HINE: Harry Thomas

August 1, 1929 – December 26, 2015

Harry Hine of Nokomis, SK passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 26, 2015 at the age of 86. Harry was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (Barber) in 1980, and his wife Bev (Jones) in 2006, parents Thomas and Annie Hine, brothers George and Les Hine, sisters Lillian and Eileen. Harry will be loved always and missed greatly by his children Heather (Clare) Hodgins, Margo (Dennis) Bradley and Dale (Judy) Hine and their families: Christopher (Amy) Hodgins, Leah (Kyle) Worth: Tammy Matechuk and children Brandon, Riley and Charlie: Thomas (Robin) Matechuk, Michael Matechuk; Dale (Judy) Hine: Jefferson (Christine) Hine and children Karis, Amira and Keats, Jade Hine and daughter Kylah, Tyler and Christopher Coghill.

Mourning Harry are his special friend Ilene Harding, his brother Art (Theresa) Hine, his step-children Maureen (Stu) McLellan, Dale (Pam) Jones and Brett (Genevieve) Jones and their families: Erin (Rob), Hayley, Dylan and Aidan Taylor; Marc, Tejas and Nylee McLellan; Douglas Jones; Danielle Edwardsen and son Jagger; as well as Harry’s many dear friends and other relatives.

Harry was always active in many aspects of community life. He operated his plumbing, heating and trenching business in Nokomis and neighbouring communities. He was a proud member of the Nokomis Legion and a lifelong supporter of Last Mountain Regional Park where he served as a board member for many years, and as a volunteer for pretty well the entire 50+ years of the park's existence. His cottage was a very special place for him, his family, and his many friends as he hosted countless gatherings and celebrations on his back deck, which was full of beautiful flowers. When he was able to sit still for a moment he enjoyed watching the many colourful birds at his feeders.

Harry enjoyed summers at the cottage at Last Mountain Regional Park and winters in B.C., El Centro and Arizona. He loved to travel to Hawaii and throughout North America from Alaska to Mexico and everywhere in between. Harry loved all kinds of sports including hockey (refereeing and supporting the local hockey teams) and curling. He had Saskatchewan Roughrider season tickets for many years & enjoyed several Grey Cups. Harry loved hunting with his many hunting buddies. He never missed a deer season not even at 86 years of age. Harry loved fishing, boating, and hitting the golf links both as a golfer and volunteer grounds keeper. He took great pride in organizing the annual LMRP Seniors golf tournament.

Harry enjoyed meeting new people, playing cards and visiting with friends, neighbours and family of all ages. He was always ready and willing to help out with a project or wherever he saw a need. Harry had a great love for life and lived life at full speed right to the end.

A Celebration of Harry’s Life will be held at Last Mountain Regional Park, near Govan, SK on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. For online condolences, tributes or in lieu of flowers to make a donation “In Memory of Harry Hine” to the Last Mountain Regional Park Cottager’s Association please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com