Contributions to the tribute of Katherine Elizabeth Hines

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Friday, December 13, 2019

I knew her as Mrs. Wise. Growing up with her son Jonathan in Bangor, together with her son Robert, and daughters Elizabeth and Johanna, was a true blessing. It was on many nights around our junior high years that I stayed over with Jonathan at the Wise family’s special home, enjoying the significant freedom that the Wise residence provided, but also benefiting from Mrs. Wise’s almost mystical control over our environment. She was always there. Conscientious, wise and beautiful. Caring, pointed and resourceful, she was a woman with high standards and expectations. Thankfully from my perspective, she also possessed a degree of flexibility and understanding that was appreciated on more than a few occasions. I loved her and felt that she loved me. She looked over me (and other young friends of the family) and the Wise family back then, and will no doubt continue to do so for the rest of our days. To her extended family and friends, especially Jonathan, Elizabeth and Johanna, please accept my utmost and heartfelt condolences. Matt Pechinski Falmouth, ME

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Jonathan Wise posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Well, no one really knows how they are going to process the death of their Mom until it happens... so instead of a polished, edited and researched obituary.... do you guy’s mind if I just speak from the heart? Thanks, I knew you wouldn’t mind. Not really sure who I’m addressing.... I guess I’m partly talking to my Mom, & to myself, to my Dad and my Siblings, to Uncle Doug (her brother) & my cousins, to all of my close friends and all of my acquaintances, old roommates and fraternity brothers and by love and association, to all her childhood friends & the ‘friends of friends’ of that have read this far down the page... It is with a heavy Heart that I had to say Goodbye to my beloved Mother last Monday at 11:22 CST. She had been fighting a severe illness in the hospital for 12 days and her body finally gave out. She passed away peacefully in a Fort Worth hospital surrounded by her Family & Loved Ones. I’m sorry if this is sudden news to those close to me, as I tried my best to remain stoic and hopeful over the past few weeks. She was an amazing woman and Mother.... but most of all she was my Best Friend. She always thought about others before herself. She gave me the priceless gifts of compassion and sympathy, gifts which I have always treasured and I have used these two pillars of humanity, to the best of my ability, as the guiding principles in my life. Be kind to others who may be less fortunate, share what you have, be proud of not just your accomplishments but those of others, have compassion for those who are suffering, throw a few bucks in the old man’s hat, and make sure to end each conversation with the words “I Love You” - these are but a few of the traits my Mom instilled in me and they will always live on in her memory. So Mom, I know you are looking down on me and, as usual, worrying more about me and my sadness & grief than you are about your new surroundings up there. Mom, try not to worry, I’ll eventually let my sadness & grief turn into thankfulness that I was lucky enough to have you as a Mother. I’m quite certain St. Peter has quite a spot up there for you and you were probably ushered to the front of the line at the Pearly Gates immediately upon arrival. Once you get your bearings up there, do me a quick favor will you? Please give Robert a High Five for me and give my Dog Rose a nice long belly rub.... she’s probably wondering where I am. I know your physical presence is gone, but your legacy will live on forever. You left this world a much better place than you found it and at the end of the day, I guess that is what we all we hope for. You were kind to everyone you met and everyone you met instantly liked and adored you. You were a blessing and I know you have many people thinking about you and our family right now. Although it will be difficult to move on, you’ve always encouraged me to persevere... and with the help of all the wonderful memories we made and the support from family & friends that has already been pouring in.... I hope that eventually I’ll be ok. At 80 years old, she lived a wonderful life full of Family, Laughter and Love. I know she has a lot of “fans” out their amongst my friends and I just want you all to know she always told me how much she loved you all. So, I say one last “Good Bye” Dear Sweet Mother. Thank you for being the Love of my Life and most of all for being my Best Friend. Love from your Son, Jonathan

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Russ Bloxom posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Kathy was a class act and a favorite among our beauties of the Paschal Class of 1957. Through passing years, she was a faithful supporter of our class reunions and projects. In our last visit, she told me, "Russ, I read your emails." She was a woman of few words. That meant more to me than any praise. It was Kathy's "acceptance" and subtle, understated show of respect and appreciation! It was vintage KATHY...Goodnight, Lady. Russ Bloxom Former Student Body President Arlington, TX

Jim Tremble posted a condolence

Saturday, November 30, 2019

It was somewhere around early 60s when the new neighbors moved in on Madison and Norfolk St. Katherine was in front of the house with Robert (who dressed in a not ready for getting dirty outfit). As chris sergeant and i introduced ourselves Katherine asked me why we called each other by our last names? I don't believe i gave her a sufficient answer because she did not look impressed. One of the last times i saw Katherine was the night before i left for basic training in the Army during Vietnam. I was smoking a cigarette outside the house on garland st.when she pulled the car up to me. I cuffed my cigarette so she wouldn't see me smoking? She walked up to me and grabbed my hand burning her glove and my hand. She told me to be careful and she kissed me and off she went into the house. It was the kind of kiss that a girl gives a guy who was going off to war. I never forgot that. and although my hand was slightly chard i was always worried i ruined her glove. My thoughts are with her family at this time those i knew and those i never met. Sincerely Jim Tremble and Family

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Katherine Elizabeth Hines

1939 - 2019

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