Joseph Hines
Joseph Hines of Paradise Valley passed away Nov. 7, 2012. Joe grew up in Pittsfield, Mass., and was a graduate of Tristate University in Angola, Ind.
He married Nancy Wohrle, his high school sweetheart, in 1949. They have four children: Brad (Brenda) Hines, Glenn Hines, Kathy (David) Taylor and Cindy (Jim) Allen. Grandchildren include Kelli (Cody) Howard, David (Jillian) Allen, Nicki Allen, Susannah (Ryan) Mack, Betsey (Johnny) Wilder, Toni Hines, Kaitlin Hines and Dylan Hines. Great grandchildren include Aubrey Howard, Alyx Howard and Haylee Howard.
Joe had a dynamic career in sales and business leadership, including president of Thompsen Industries (Phoenix), president of Vanda Beauty Counselor (Orlando, Fla.), executive vice president of Dart Industries (Los Angeles), chairman of Zila Pharmaceuticals (Phoenix) and chairman of Spheric Technologies (Phoenix).
Joe was an active member of Scottsdale Rotary, Shriners and Paradise Valley Country Club. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was also an experienced and avid aviator – one of his real passions.
In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully appreciated for either the Shriners Children's Hospital, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., in St. Louis, Mo. 63131-3597 or Golden Retriever Rescue of Arizona, P.O. Box 71987, Phoenix, AZ 85050.