HINES, Ward A.

HINES, CACHET, REINERTSON, FORD, LOVETT

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 4/25/2015 at 08:35:30

Obituary ~ Ward A. Hines
November 24, 1924 ~ July 14, 2009

Ward A. Hines, age 84, of Pickerington, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Born in Makanda, Ill., to Louis and Gladys Hines, both deceased.

He is survived by beloved wife, Margaret Grace; and children, Harry L. (Nina) Hines and Heather H. (Dave) Cachat; and grandchildren, Kira, Clayton, Wyatt Hines and Allen Cachat. Ward is survived by two sisters, Maxine Hines and Minerva Reinertson, both of Iowa; many nieces and nephews. Wonderful friends and in-laws, Harry and Joyce Ford, Paul Ford and Nelson (Rita) Ford. Preceded in death by sister and husband Rhudell and Merrill Lovett, brother-in-law Don Reinertson and special cousin Paul Hines.

A 1942 graduate of Garden Grove High School (Iowa), he went directly into the Navy and was assigned to the Navy Armed Guard. His World War II service record includes action in three theaters of war, Commendation for Bravery, and part of the occupation forces to Japanese territory. He spent eight months in Russia as part of what later became know as "the forgotten convoy."

He retired in 1996 after 50 years in the baking industry, the last 35 years with Nickles Bakery. He spent ten years as a volunteer at The Ohio State University Hospitals. He also spent many years volunteering in his community and Church. Ward was a wonderful story teller and spent many hours repeating his stories to friends, neighbors and on more than one occasion - strangers.

He is a charter member of The Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church in Pickerington Ohio. He and his wife of more than 40 years have greatly enjoyed many years of traveling and the time spent with their wonderful grandchildren.

A special thank-you to the Doctors, Nurses, and aids that took such good care of Ward during his final days.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life are scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, 895 Old Diley Road, Pickerington, Oh. 43147, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Prince of Peace Church or the Arthur James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, 300 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, Oh. 43210.

Arrangements by the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, Pickerington, OH. On-line condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com.

[Interment was made at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia; Section N70UU, Row 44, Site 3.]

SOURCE: Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, Pickerington, OH

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2015