Jacob James "Jake" Hill of Moscow died at his home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was 93.
Jake was born January 27, 1926, in Aptos, California to Otto H. Hill and Hilda (Wiebe) Hill where he was raised, attended school, and worked on his family-owned orchard. He grew up quickly becoming the foreman of the crew at age 12. When he wasn't working, he was exploring his inventive skills in his dad's barn. When Jake turned 18 years old he was drafted into the Navy where he served as a pharmacist's mate and medic.
Following his discharge in 1946, he entered the ministry for 7 years.
On May 20, 1955, he married Joyce and they began their life together in the Colville area where Jake worked at his father's sawmill. A short while later they moved to Moscow where he built a sawmill in Viola and logged with his brother Otto. As the price of lumber fell, and a surplus on hand, they decided to start building. They built houses and later were invited by the University of Idaho to build apartments for students.
In 1974, Jake decided to change occupations and began to till the soil in Starbucks, Dusty, Palouse, and Potlatch. He incorporated his love for flying by transporting the crew, often including his kids, to the 'lower' farm for a day's work.
From his childhood, he loved the ocean, fishing, snow/water sports, flying, and jet boating the Salmon River. Born as a natural inventor with talented hands, he enjoyed re-engineering machinery in his shop.
Jake will be most remembered for his constant purpose to walk with God.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Otto, and sisters Myra Hill, Esther Corcoran, and Shirley Fortune.
Jake was born January 27, 1926, in Aptos, California to Otto H. Hill and Hilda (Wiebe) Hill where he was raised, attended school, and worked on his family-owned orchard. He grew up quickly becoming the foreman of the crew at age 12. When he wasn't working, he was exploring his inventive skills in his dad's barn. When Jake turned 18 years old he was drafted into the Navy where he served as a pharmacist's mate and medic.
Following his discharge in 1946, he entered the ministry for 7 years.
On May 20, 1955, he married Joyce and they began their life together in the Colville area where Jake worked at his father's sawmill. A short while later they moved to Moscow where he built a sawmill in Viola and logged with his brother Otto. As the price of lumber fell, and a surplus on hand, they decided to start building. They built houses and later were invited by the University of Idaho to build apartments for students.
In 1974, Jake decided to change occupations and began to till the soil in Starbucks, Dusty, Palouse, and Potlatch. He incorporated his love for flying by transporting the crew, often including his kids, to the 'lower' farm for a day's work.
From his childhood, he loved the ocean, fishing, snow/water sports, flying, and jet boating the Salmon River. Born as a natural inventor with talented hands, he enjoyed re-engineering machinery in his shop.
Jake will be most remembered for his constant purpose to walk with God.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Otto, and sisters Myra Hill, Esther Corcoran, and Shirley Fortune.
Jacob James "Jake" Hill of Moscow died at his home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was 93.
Jake was born January 27, 1926, in Aptos, California to Otto H. Hill and Hilda (Wiebe) Hill where he was raised, attended school, and worked on his family-owned orchard. He grew up quickly becoming the foreman of the crew at age 12. When he wasn't working, he was exploring his inventive skills in his dad's barn. When Jake turned 18 years old he was drafted into the Navy where he served as a pharmacist's mate and medic.
Following his discharge in 1946, he entered the ministry for 7 years.
On May 20, 1955, he married Joyce and they began their life together in the Colville area where Jake worked at his father's sawmill. A short while later they moved to Moscow where he built a sawmill in Viola and logged with his brother Otto. As the price of lumber fell, and a surplus on hand, they decided to start building. They built houses and later were invited by the University of Idaho to build apartments for students.
In 1974, Jake decided to change occupations and began to till the soil in Starbucks, Dusty, Palouse, and Potlatch. He incorporated his love for flying by transporting the crew, often including his kids, to the 'lower' farm for a day's work.
From his childhood, he loved the ocean, fishing, snow/water sports, flying, and jet boating the Salmon River. Born as a natural inventor with talented hands, he enjoyed re-engineering machinery in his shop.
Jake will be most remembered for his constant purpose to walk with God.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Otto, and sisters Myra Hill, Esther Corcoran, and Shirley Fortune.
Jake was born January 27, 1926, in Aptos, California to Otto H. Hill and Hilda (Wiebe) Hill where he was raised, attended school, and worked on his family-owned orchard. He grew up quickly becoming the foreman of the crew at age 12. When he wasn't working, he was exploring his inventive skills in his dad's barn. When Jake turned 18 years old he was drafted into the Navy where he served as a pharmacist's mate and medic.
Following his discharge in 1946, he entered the ministry for 7 years.
On May 20, 1955, he married Joyce and they began their life together in the Colville area where Jake worked at his father's sawmill. A short while later they moved to Moscow where he built a sawmill in Viola and logged with his brother Otto. As the price of lumber fell, and a surplus on hand, they decided to start building. They built houses and later were invited by the University of Idaho to build apartments for students.
In 1974, Jake decided to change occupations and began to till the soil in Starbucks, Dusty, Palouse, and Potlatch. He incorporated his love for flying by transporting the crew, often including his kids, to the 'lower' farm for a day's work.
From his childhood, he loved the ocean, fishing, snow/water sports, flying, and jet boating the Salmon River. Born as a natural inventor with talented hands, he enjoyed re-engineering machinery in his shop.
Jake will be most remembered for his constant purpose to walk with God.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Otto, and sisters Myra Hill, Esther Corcoran, and Shirley Fortune.
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