Robert Nelson Hines

Robert Nelson Hines, age 58, of Imbler, died at his home. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at the Union County Senior Center (1504 Albany, La Grande). Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.


The son of Bob and Lorene M. (Walker) Hines, Robert was born on January 19, 1958 in Lovington, New Mexico. His first few years of schooling were in Santa Rosa, NM. Later, the family moved to Pendleton where he graduated from high school. Robert worked harvest around Pendleton for several years, followed by some time at the Umbarger Ranch. In 1984, he moved to Union County and went into the construction business with his dad and his brother, Jeff, opening HNS, Inc. Robert enjoyed tinkering, mechanics, and improving processes.


Survivors include his parents, Bob and Lorene Hines of La Grande; son and daughter-in-law, Casey and Crystal Hines of Beaverton; siblings Tim Hines of La Grande, Jeff Hines of La Grande, JoAnn Christenson of Imbler, Becky Mitchell of Athena, Oregon, Darlene Fleming of Walla Walla, Washington, and other relatives and friends.

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