~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. James Michael Hines
April 14, 1950 ~ July 2, 2020
As noted in the September issue of ALPA's The Air Line Pilot
magazine IN MEMORIAM column ….the passing of Delta pilot Captain James Michael
Hines, age 70. Captain Hines joined Delta Air Lines 08-01-1980 and was
based 030/ATL. He is survived by his
wife Jean, and by his children and grandchildren.
Obituary information for Captain Hines may be viewed online at
For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages
lists the family address as
832 Bead Lake Drive, Newport,
WA 99156.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary: James
Michael Hines, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his
home in Newport, WA comforted by his wife. Born 1950 in Columbus, OH to the
late Wendell Hines and Patricia Hines, Hiner, as he was known by friends and
family, is survived by his wife, Jean Hines; son Michael Hines and his wife
Carrie from Chanhassen, MN, daughter Ansley Hidalgo and her husband Javier from
Newnan GA; grandchildren Sebastian Hidalgo (15), Patrick Hines (7), Makenzie
Hines (4), and Savannah Hines (4), sister Linda Marshall and husband Greg,
brother Don Hines and wife Sylvia, and sister Sue Hines Beaudu.
Jim knew at an early age he wanted to be a pilot. He went to
high school in Lemoore, California and graduated Valedictorian of his class. He
received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy and served his country for 28
years including a tour in Vietnam. Jim was assigned to the S3, an
anti-submarine aircraft, serving on the carriers USS Saratoga and USS
Constellation, as well as time as an instructor at North Island near San Diego.
In 1980, Jim joined Delta Air Lines where he would captain multiple planes over
his 35-year career.
Jim was known for his big heart and great sense of humor. He
consistently cracked jokes and played pranks on people just to make them smile
and laugh. Costumes were common for Jim. He spent several Oktoberfest’s in
lederhosen and Halloweens with his grandkids dressed as a clown with a water
spraying boutonniere. Often there was no occasion when he would appear with
buck teeth, mullet hats or a bright blue tuxedo. His closest friends recall his
impish grin and the mischievous glint in his eye.
He was never just a participant in any organization or
activity, rather he always assumed a leadership role. Jim was a doer. If anyone
had an idea, he could take it and make it happen. He served as Fire
Commissioner for Pend Oreille County for three years, President of Bead Lake
Homeowners Association, and as Grand Knight of The Knights of Columbus of
Newport WA. In addition, he was extremely active in his church, serving on the
Parrish Advisory and dedicating time and resources to renovate the rectory of
St. Anthony’s church. For fun, he was the founder and President of the Vintage
Riders, a Honda 90 motorcycle gang of active adults who participated in the
local parade. He enjoyed boating with friends and family, whether at his home
on Bead Lake, or captaining a sailboat through the Caribbean, which would not
be complete without a daily reading of the Captain’s Log. Jim loved spending
time at home on Bead Lake, hosting friends who he would take snowmobiling,
boating, and spending time in the Steerage playing shake of the day and
drinking ‘Hearty Pink” wine. He and his wife Jean traveled extensively around
the world both for work and pleasure. Jim spent many long weekends traveling to
watch football; Navy, Notre Dame, and Green Bay Packers were his favorite. He
especially loved playing and hosting trivia at the local tavern, devoting many
hours a week to creating his own questions. Jim continued to enjoy these
activities throughout his three-year battle with cancer, even hosting trivia
two weeks prior to his passing.
The funeral service for Jim is Friday, August 21, 2020 at
2pm in St. Anthony Catholic Church, 612 W. First Street, Newport WA. A
celebration of Jim’s life will occur August 22 at a location to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in
Jim’s name to St. Anthony’s Parish of Newport, WA.
Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport
is in charge of arrangements. Family and
friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampell.com
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