Ida Belle Hines
1918 – 2012
Ida Belle Hines, 94, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, July 30, 2012 at a local health care facility.
She was born March 1, 1918 in Easton, Missouri to Robert L. and Nellie I. (Grier) Holmes.
Ida was a secretary at the University of Iowa and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and painting landscapes. She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; son-in-law, Jerry Ayers; brothers George and Lloyd Holmes; and sister Mary Lee Hawkins.
Survivors: her daughter Carol Ayers, Westfield, Indiana; son Howard Lee Hines (Julie), Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The Family suggests memorial gifts to Central Christian Church, 1501 North Leonard Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506.
Ida Belle was a wonderful Christian woman that I am proud to have known since high school. I will never forget her efforts to write to me while I was away at college or to keep in touch via cards a letters since I left MO in 1996. I am certain her loss is mourned by many, but we also celebrate the opportunity to have known her in life. Rest in peace Ida Belle. You are certainly missed.
Lisa and I would like to extend our condolences and deepest sympathy to the family.
As a fraternity brother to Howard, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to get to know Ida Belle during our college years and beyond. She was always friendly and charming and I know the world is a better place because of her.
Carol & Howard, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I remember her so clearly and she was always happy and smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joyce & Joe Rangel