Hot Springs, Arkansas
William Ross "Bill" Hinde, age 82, of Hot Springs, Arkansas was called to be with the Lord on January 18, 2009.
He was born at Hays, Kansas, the son of Robert and Marie Hinde. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Robert "Bob" Hinde and Gene Hinde. On December 30, 1950, he married Delores Doubrava of Holyrood, Kansas.
He was a graduate of Salina High School, Salina, Kansas and Carter Carburetor School in St. Louis, Missouri. He also served his country in the United States Air Force. He attended the Glory Barn Church in Hot Springs.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Hinde of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Dr. Allen Gerber of Hot Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Elizabeth Hinde of Mesa, Arizona; six grandchildren, Jennifer Gerber, Jason Gerber, Anna Gerber, and Amos Gerber, all of Hot Springs, and Spencer Hinde and Andrew Hinde, both of Mesa, Arizona; and one brother, John Hinde of Glendale, Arizona.
Bill was a talented mechanic and owner of his own business, Busy Bee Service in Sedgwick County near Wichita, Kansas. Besides his career as a mechanic, he sold boats, trailers and was an accomplished water skier and barefoot skier. His passion was Hudson cars and he helped organize the Hudson Club in Wichita, Kansas. He was a long time member of the National Hudson Club and a member of Hot Springs Cruisers.
Services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2009, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jess Gideon officiating.
Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery in Hot Springs, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Allen Gerber, Jason Gerber, Amos Gerber, Sam Gibson, Reggie Gibson and Bill Verwolf.
Honorary pallbearers are Michael Jones, Bryan Thompson, Bob Small, Ken Thompson and Gene Malir.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 1335 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913; or Glory Barn Church, 136 Treasure Isle Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913; or Gideons International, 2900 Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214.
Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com
Delores,
We want to extend our sympathy to you in the loss of your husband. It has been a long time since I have seen you but our mother was close to you all.
Thinking of you,
Emma, Evelyn, Erlene and Ernie
Evelyn Parker
February 01, 2009 | Holyrood, KS
Dear Delores,
Rose sent me a message about Bill's death and I was saddened to know about it. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I only met Bill that one time at the Holyrood High School Reunion in 2006, but after reading some of the messages to you, I think I missed knowing a wonderful person. I know your Bill and my Dale would have really enjoyed knowing each other. You must have years of wonderful memories together -- and your love for him lives on through your children and...
Vida Stanton
January 31, 2009 | Milwaukee, WI
Delores, Kent and I are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. When we visited Vera, we always loved to see him scurrying over to tell his latest tale from Busy Bee. I will never forget our skiing trip on the lake and how he pulled his vehicle right up to Mom's porch to pick her up when there was snow on the ground. What a great neighbor you were to her, and a very special friend. She HATED to see you leave. We will never forget Bill. What a great guy!
May God bless you!
Marcia Craft
January 30, 2009 | Wichita, KS
Delores: We hope you are able to read this when you get your computer. We considered it a privilege to attend Bill's funeral. We are thankful that the weather was good between Mission TX and Hot Springs. We have many memories of our time spent at various lakes and will always remember what a great water skier he was. God Bless
Your sis and brother-in-law
Rose and Bob Small
January 27, 2009 | Mission, TX
Sister Delores, Tom and I want to extend our sympathies to you in your time of sorrow. We loved Bill and always enjoyed you and him sitting behind us in church. Know that we are thinking of you and are praying for you. We love you.
Tom and Janie Jones
January 22, 2009 | Hot Springs, AR
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Toni Hoch Pflughoeft
January 22, 2009 | Ellsworth, KS
bill was a good friend , helped me with my HUDSON project. was always there to help. also sold some watercraft to help me out. i remember the time a news paper reporter did a interview and ol'e wild bill gave him a demo ride in one of his HUDSON'S. i think it scared the crap out of the reporter when BILL demonstrated the handling quality of the car. will never forgett my friend wild bill.. REST IN PEACE BUDDY !!!
DENNIS DYE
January 21, 2009 | WICHITA
Delores, Jan and Brent- I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Bill. Time simply moves to fast...it was just yesterday when Uncle Bill , Uncle Gene and Lance hunted pheasant with Tim, Pat and I up here in Nebraska! We had such a great time all those years ago! Love You Uncle Bill and I will miss Your great attitude!
Mike Hinde
January 21, 2009 | North Platte, NE
I remember Bill from Busy Bee. But mostly, from conversations with my late aunt and uncle, Reed & Ruby Mitchener. They were all in the Hudson club together. My deepest condolences to Delores and the family.
Mike & Debbi Wallace
January 21, 2009 | Park City, KS
