Lynn Russell Hiner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LYNN RUSSELL HINER was born Saturday, April 7, 1951 in Long Beach, California, the son of Kenneth Russell Hiner and Leora Jensine (Anderson) Hiner. He passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 peacefully in his sleep while at home in Phoenix, Arizona. Lynn grew up in Garden Grove, California and graduated from Santiago High School. He was an Eagle Scout and played in the school’s marching band. After graduation Lynn went on a two year mission in Argentina for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Soon after Lynn returned from his mission he met the love of his life. On Friday, September 28, 1973 Lynn married Susan Denise Simpson at the Los Angeles Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Lynn graduated from Cal State Fullerton and began his career in education. He worked at Parmelee Avenue Elementary School in East Los Angeles for 25 years until he retired in 2013. Lynn loved to do road trips with his family, fishing, volunteer with the Boy Scouts, competitive marksmanship, and baking awesome desserts. He had many hobbies and they always included his family. Weekly Sunday dinners were a family tradition at Lynn’s home. Church service was always important and Lynn served faithfully in his church assignments and callings. After retirement Lynn and Susan moved to Phoenix, Arizona where their son and three daughters had started their families and careers. Lynn is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Susan, Rebecca Hiner, Bryan Hiner (Vanessa), Jill Wade (Chad), Kristi Ross (Isaac), 13 grandchildren, mother Leora Hiner, brothers Bob Hiner and Keith Hiner, and sister Rhonda Dubski. Lynn will be laid to rest in a private service at Phoenix Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lynn Russell Hiner

April 7, 1951 - May 28, 2020