Darrell “Brad” Hime

Memorial services for Darrell Bradley “Brad” Hime, 54 of Eudora will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.  He died at his home on August 31, 2011 due to a medical heart condition.

He was born March 24, 1957 in Fredonia, Kansas the son of Lawrence “Larry” D. Hime and Sharon Eaton-Yeahquo.

He graduated from Eudora High School in 1975 and attended the Salina Vocational School.  He worked for General Motors for 28 years.  He was a member of the UAW #31.  He recently received his welding certificate from Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, MO.

Brad enjoyed KU athletics, photography, traveling, cooking, and baking. He loved spending time with family and friends and especially loved to give to those he loved, gift giving was his love language.

Survivors include two daughters, Brandi Hime, Eudora, KS; Jenny and her husband, Bill Sinkinson of Mandeville, LA; a son, Justin and his wife, Jennifer “Gi” Hime, Raleigh, NC; his mother, Sharon Eaton-Yeahquo, Linwood, KS; his step-mother, Jeanie Vangemeren, Lawrence, KS; three sisters, Sharlyn Fulks, Ottawa, KS; Leah Hime, Fredonia, KS; Debbie Hime, Bonner Springs, KS; step-brother, Grant Hardesty, Livermore, CA; four grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Camiryn and Elizabeth Sinkinson; Katie and Owen Hime; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will greet both family and friends an hour before the service at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials in his name to the Brad Hime Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary.