Lawrence Edward Hiner Jr.

Lawrence Edward Hiner, Jr. (Larry) of Easton, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 9, 2012, with his loving wife and family at his side. He was 85. Born January 29, 1927, in Baltimore, MD, son of Lawrence Edward Hiner, Sr., and Mildred McKeever Hiner, he was raised in Pikesville, MD, and resided in Baltimore County until his move to Easton in 1971. Educated at Franklin High School, New York Tech/Baltimore Jr. College, and McCoy/Johns Hopkins, he completed his Architectural Engineering Certificate in Drafting in 1947. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the Destroyer Meredith (DD890). He is preceded in death by his parents and only sibling, Mary Catherine Bull of ID, who passed away on February 1, 2012, at age 88. Larry met the girl of his dreams (Dorothy Gamble) in 1947, and they were married on May 20, 1950, at St. Joseph's Church, Texas, MD. He is survived by Dorothy and their two sons, Lawrence Hiner, III,and his wife Cherie of CA; Michael Hiner and his wife Terri of Easton; six grandchildren, Lawrence, IV, Christian, Kyle, & Travis all of CA, and Michael Anne and Justin, of Cordova; and four great grandchildren, Kaleb, Malakai, Orrin and Eleanor of CA. He also has numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed a lengthy career in architectural design and construction, working for several companies: Fenton & Lichtig, C.W. Williams, Ira C. Rigger and the Daiger Corporation in the Baltimore area. In the early 1970's, Mr. Hiner opened an Eastern Shore office for the Daiger Corporation, and later joined Tidewater Roofing and then Nuttle Lumber Company as a designer and project manager. At age 62, he opened his own business, Construction Coordinating, Inc. He possessed a special talent of helping his clients realize their "dreams" by designing beautifully functional office and living spaces. His kind and friendly demeanor was enhanced by his "patience of Job" personality. Larry was a very active and devoted member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church since coming to Easton. By combining his devout Catholic faith and design skills, he offered his time and talents in various projects at both the old and new churches of Saints Peter & Paul. He was a Fourth Degree Member of Knights of Columbus and Life Member of the American Legion (Timonium & Easton). Larry enjoyed the camaraderie of golfing with his closest friends and boating on the Miles River. Special thanks from Larry’s family goes to Talbot Hospice, Shore Health Systems Home Care, Comfort Keepers, and the wonderful neighbors of Easton Club East for their dedication and companionate care for the weeks and days leading up to his departure. Friends and family may visit from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, in Easton. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Church, Easton, MD, with graveside service and interment the following day at 11 a.m. at New Cathedral Cemetery in Baltimore, MD. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Saints Peter & Paul Family Life Center, 7906 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601 or Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601.

Lawrence Edward Hiner Jr.

January 29, 1927 - February 9, 2012