jimhines | Memorial, Donations, Cards

Amy’s memorial/celebration of life will be Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. at the Overlook Pavilion in Burchfield Park. 881 Grovenburg Rd, in Holt.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Amy’s memory to Saint Vincent Catholic Charities or the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan.

Amy worked for a time at St. Vincent, which does a lot of good for children and families. And the Leukemia Foundation supports other blood cancers as well, and doesn’t limit that support to children. They helped us with copays and other expenses in recent months.

I’d also ask that, if you’re able, please consider donating blood or platelets. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells, but it also damages the bone marrow, which is where blood cells are produced. Amy required a lot of transfusions to get her through chemo. Those donations make a real difference to people fighting cancer and other diseases and injuries.

For those who might want to send cards, they can be sent to our home address if you have it. If not, you can also use:

Hines Family
P.O. Box 521
Holt, MI 48842

(I hope you’ll understand and forgive my not posting our home address here.)

Finally, Amy’s obituary is on the funeral home’s page.

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Thinking of you all - and setting up regular platelet donations.

I'm sorry seems pale and inadequate in the face of this. I don't have any other words though. I wish there was anything I could do to ease your loss.

May you be comforted among the mourners of the world.

Jim, I missed this news—I'm so, so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing and bring comfort to everyone who knew her.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I am sorry for your loss. May you and yours be surrounded by blessings and comfort.

Sometimes peace is found in the noise of life, sometimes in the quiet of wilderness, sometimes simply sitting at home with a favorite story. May peace be with you in whatever form you need.