Joseph L. Kine Jr., born on Jan. 7, 1933 passed away on Sept. 1 in Granite Bay, Calif.
The loving son of Joseph Sr and Mildred (Newbery) Kine, original 31ers, was born in Boulder City’s Tent City during the construction of the Hoover Dam. He attended Grace Community Church and their youth groups and was active in the Demolay for Boys.
Joe was an accomplished track and football athlete at Boulder City High School receiving recognition as an All American in football and receiving a four-year football scholarship to the University of Utah.
Joe also received his Master at California State University in Sacramento. Joe was a pilot with the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves.
He was the department head and special education teacher at Rio Americano High School. Joe is survived by his loving family, wife of 29 years, Charlotte Kine, Children, Lindsay Hilton(Jim), Susan Chapman (Bill), David Kine (Anna) and Peter Kine, step-daughter, Michelle Stephens (Myron), eight grandchildren, Sidney, Logan, Austin, Mathew, Taylor, Cole, Olivia, Sophie; brother, Dean Kine and sister, Dorothy Rants(Jack), former wife Rae Kine.
Joe along with Chuck Greenwood were our heroes when growing up in Boulder City. Joe lived on C Street and I lived on D street. The Kine residence was a place where kids congregated. At the Kine home a trapeze was set up where we all took a turn swinging. There was also a basketball hoop where so many kids learned to play.
Several boys who resided in the neighborhood were along with Joes family, Dorothy and Dean were Bilbo Helms, Churck Greenwood , Joe Howard, Larry and Roger Barnson, Roger Likens, John and Bill Sharp, and Paul Burt.
Joe was a terrific sprinter, and a great football halfback. Joe and Chuck would help coach us younger kids in football. We had not helmets, but the High School was discarding helmets and we young kids were able to obtain them.
The Henderson kids had uniforms and an organized football team. Somehow a game was scheduled with them in Henderson. Here we were with old helmets with the name of Kine, Greenwood, Rants, Swift, etc written inside and a few of us had discarded shoulder pads, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. Somehow we beat the uniformed players. Joe Kine and Chuck Greenwood were responsible for us having a least a concept of designing a play. John Sharp the next door neighbor of Joe scored the only touchdown of the game.
I recall Kine, Alexander, Ship, and Swift making a relay record at the Modesto Relays that remained a record for many years.
While attending college I met a Professor Richard Wirthlin who had played football at the University of Utah with Joe. He commented on his good character and athletic ability.
Great memories of good times spent in the Kiine neighborhood.
Jimmy Widner (1958)
January 7, 1933 – September 1, 2010
The loving son of Joseph Sr and Mildred (Newbery) Kine, original 31ers, was born in Boulder City’s Tent City during the construction of the Hoover Dam. He attended Grace Community Church and their youth groups and was active in the Demolay for Boys.
Joe was an accomplished track and football athlete at Boulder City High School receiving recognition as an All American in football and receiving a four-year football scholarship to the University of Utah.
Joe also received his Master at California State University in Sacramento. Joe was a pilot with the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves.
He was the department head and special education teacher at Rio Americano High School. Joe is survived by his loving family, wife of 29 years, Charlotte Kine, Children, Lindsay Hilton(Jim), Susan Chapman (Bill), David Kine (Anna) and Peter Kine, step-daughter, Michelle Stephens (Myron), eight grandchildren, Sidney, Logan, Austin, Mathew, Taylor, Cole, Olivia, Sophie; brother, Dean Kine and sister, Dorothy Rants(Jack), former wife Rae Kine.
Roy Atkin (1956)
Joe along with Chuck Greenwood were our heroes when growing up in Boulder City. Joe lived on C Street and I lived on D street. The Kine residence was a place where kids congregated. At the Kine home a trapeze was set up where we all took a turn swinging. There was also a basketball hoop where so many kids learned to play.
Several boys who resided in the neighborhood were along with Joes family, Dorothy and Dean were Bilbo Helms, Churck Greenwood , Joe Howard, Larry and Roger Barnson, Roger Likens, John and Bill Sharp, and Paul Burt.
Joe was a terrific sprinter, and a great football halfback. Joe and Chuck would help coach us younger kids in football. We had not helmets, but the High School was discarding helmets and we young kids were able to obtain them.
The Henderson kids had uniforms and an organized football team. Somehow a game was scheduled with them in Henderson. Here we were with old helmets with the name of Kine, Greenwood, Rants, Swift, etc written inside and a few of us had discarded shoulder pads, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. Somehow we beat the uniformed players. Joe Kine and Chuck Greenwood were responsible for us having a least a concept of designing a play. John Sharp the next door neighbor of Joe scored the only touchdown of the game.
I recall Kine, Alexander, Ship, and Swift making a relay record at the Modesto Relays that remained a record for many years.
While attending college I met a Professor Richard Wirthlin who had played football at the University of Utah with Joe. He commented on his good character and athletic ability.
Great memories of good times spent in the Kiine neighborhood.
Roy Atkin
Bill Boggs (1956)
On Feb. 1950, my mom gave me a birthday party at our house at 500 Arizona Street. It was to celebrate my 12th year.
Unknown to me, Mom invited Chuck Greenwood, Joe Kine and Jack Rants as special guests! They were kind enough
to a young kid (12!) to attend. Mom arranged for master photographer, Mark Swain, to drop by and take pictures.
I have a great photo framed and on my office wall of the 4 of us in front of my house at 500 Arizona Street!
Needless to say, I was thrilled to have Varsity football players present at my party!!
I still feel real young - - until I try to do much activity!!!
A big Hello to any former Boulder City residents that read this....
Bill Boggs - Class of 1956