Mrs. Grace Evangeline Thompson Hines, age 83, of Billings, Mont., passed peacefully May 14, 2014. Grace was the first daughter and sixth child of Grace Sanders Thompson and Rev. Tenner Thompson ’17, born in Minneapolis on May 27, 1931. Grace, being the only girl, learned her life lessons through the trials and tribulations administered lovingly by her five brothers and carried those values throughout her life. Grace graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1949 and continued on to St. Olaf College, where she graduated in 1953. Grace loved her educational experience so intently that she decided to choose the art of teaching as her profession. Grace taught in many locations in Minnesota before deciding to move west to Billings in 1958. She served the Billings School District #2 for 10 years as an English and physical education instructor, and loved all sports, indoor and out. She adored skiing, golf, basketball, and baseball, and also enjoyed cheering on her beloved Minnesota Vikings and Twins when able to view them on television. Grace married Mr. Lew B. Hines in 1965 in Minneapolis, with her father presiding over the ceremony. Grace and Lew welcomed their son, Chris Hines, three years later. Grace and Lew enjoyed 48 years of marriage and served The American Lutheran Church as members of the congregation, as well as leadership for the ELAC.

Grace is survived by her devoted husband, Lew; her loving son, Chris and his wife Layla; and two adoring grandsons, Cale and Carson. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. Memorials may be made to American Lutheran Church or charity of choice.