Kem and Brenda Hines celebrate 40 years!

Kem and Brenda (Toombs) Hines, of St. Joseph, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2023. They were united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1983, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in St. Joseph, with the Reverend Wally Reed officiating. November 12 was also opening day of deer season so the day began at 4 a.m. for hunting followed with the wedding at 4 p.m. Kem was late.

The couple have four children, Rodger Hines, Shawn (Ashley) Hines, James Meade and Kyle (Colbie) Hines, all of St. Joseph. They also have six grandchildren, Dylan Hines (St. Joseph), Drayton Hines (Springfield, Missouri), Tori Hines (Orland, Florida), Rylan Hines (St. Joseph), Kyson Hines (St. Joseph) and Elizabeth Hines (Desha, Arkansas). In 1983 Mr. and Mrs. Hines began Hines Heating and Cooling, a sheet metal and HVAC company, working out of their home in St. Joseph. In 2007 a property at 6291 NE State Route 6 was purchased from Anne and Jim Meade and the business was relocated. In 2011 the name changed to Hines Inc dba Hines Mechanical and continues to serve the St. Joseph community and surrounding area.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to the couple at 316 SE 68th Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64507.