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Mary Hainline Obituary
Mary Elisabeth Vonnegut Hainline, 54, died in Pearland, Texas, on June 8, 2014, from cancer.
She was born at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Ill., June 25, 1959, to Franklin F. and Margaret K. Vonnegut. She graduated from Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore.
She married Charles Hainline June 15, 1986, in Albany, Ore. They traveled as Charlie's Air Force career dictated, living in Oklahoma, South Korea, Louisiana, Florida and New Mexico. They recently moved to Pearland, Texas.
Mary was especially interested in cooking and reading. She belonged to an officers' wives club and the PTA and took an active interest in the children's school activities.
Mary is survived by her husband, Charles Hainline, and their children, Thomas of Luke Air Force Base, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Allison and Kelly of Nashville, Tenn. Also surviving are her sisters Anne (Keith) Chambers, Barbara (Gordo) Vonnegut, Trish (Dan) Newman and Megan (Tony) Robles.
Her parents and brothers Thomas Vonnegut and John Vonnegut preceded her in death.
A memorial service and interment are planned for July 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, 2172 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Hainline
Anthony Williams
July 14, 2014
Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. May the comfort of God help the Hainline's
Family & Friends. The Hainlines were friends of mine from Holloman AFB, and I in the same squadron as L/C Hainline. May she Rest In Peace...
Lenny Miller
July 2, 2014
Dear Hainline Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary is smiling down from heaven watching her children succeed in life.
Always happy and always willing to help the local swim teams.
You will missed Mary and never forgotten.
May God Bless all of you.
Donna and Lenny Miller
Kim Riffle
July 1, 2014
Our hearts go out to the Hainline family. Mary was a very special lady and I will forever remember her. We had some great times with our swimming family. Thomas and Allison, hugs are coming your way from the Riffle family
June 29, 2014
Mary Hainline is one of those few parents that I will always fondly remember. Thomas and Allison were students that I remember at Holloman Middle School. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary had a very positive impact on my life. Thank you Mary, for being the kind of mom that you were.
Ned Kline
Principal, retired 2004
Terry and Jeanette Goldsmith
June 26, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Mary was such a great person to work with. She was always looking out for her family. We always enjoyed our time with her.
Harry and Martha Bloom Alamo Paint and Glass Co.
June 25, 2014
Charlie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mary was a special person that always had a smile on her face. We will miss her greatly. May God be with you all during this difficult time.
Cathy Aguilar-Morgan
June 25, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. Mary was a great person and I really enjoyed working with her, especially when we were working for the swim team. Mary will never be forgotten.
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