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Haines E. McKibbin

1922 - 2017

Haines E. McKibbin obituary, 1922-2017, Lafayette, IN

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1922

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2017

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Lafayette, Indiana

Haines McKibbin Obituary

Haines E. McKibbin

Lafayette - Haines E. McKibbin, 95, of Lafayette, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Cumberland Pointe.

Born in Middlebury, Indiana on April 23, 1922. He was the son of Elma and Ernest McKibbin.

On June 1, 1946, he married Maxine Michael in Lafayette.

Mr. McKibbin was a staff sergeant from 1942 to 1945 in the United States Air Force. He served in the China, Burma, India theatre, and Tinian Island in the Pacific.

Mr. McKibbin was president of McKibbin Trucking Co., Inc. and retired in 1985.

He was a red coat volunteer for St. Elizabeth Hospital from 1986 to 2004.

He was an active member of Immanuel United Church of Christ. His dedication to the church was reflected by his involvement as deacon, trustee, elder, and president of the consistory board.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, wife Maxine, and sisters Oneta Moore and Wilmetta Krotki.

Surviving are daughters Elaine Hurst (Jim) of Kokomo, Jane McKibbin of Lafayette, and Beth Smith (Paul) of Jupiter, Florida. Also, surviving are 4 grandchildren, Amy Hoag (Dirk), Alyssa Pearson (Gordon), Brett Smith and Laura Smith; and 5 great grandchildren, Haines, Hillary, and Harrison Hoag, Corbin and Amelia Pearson.

Visitation Saturday December 2, 11a.m. until service at 1 p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Pastor TJ Jenny, Ph.D. officiating assisted by Rev. Nancy Eberhard.

The family would like to acknowledge the special care provided by the Franciscan Health Hospice of Lafayette.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel United Church of Christ. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralhome.com.

Published by Journal & Courier on Dec. 1, 2017.
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I helped take care of haines a couple years ago and i will always remember him as a very loving, easy going, and cheerful man. I enjoyed getting to start our days together and end them together. I also will remember him as the only person i would eat cherry pie for. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Jenni Mason

April 21, 2018

Elaine and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Mary(Fortin) and Bob Fairman

December 4, 2017

Elaine and family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mary (Fortin) and Bob Fairman

December 4, 2017

Elaine, Jane, and Beth,I got a smile on my face when I saw your dad's picture. He was a lovely man. I always enjoyed spending time talking with him. Jane, he tolerated us so well. I know you all will miss him. ❤Vicky Gately Smith

Vicky Gately Smith

November 30, 2017

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