John H. "Jack" Hill Jr.

John H. Hill, Jr. Jack Jack passed away at age 85, Thursday, February 24, 2011, in the presence of his wife of 65 years, Arabella (Ann), and his children and grandchildren. Born in Spokane, Washington to families of Palouse homesteading, farming and railroading, he spent his childhood in Spokane, graduating from Rogers H.S. in 1943 as the valedictorian of his class. Jack entered the Army Air Force upon graduation and completed WWII service as a B-29 navigator. Jack's Air Force career ended in the reserves as a Major at McChord Air Force Base. Jack played football in high school, boxed in the Air Force, and enjoyed boating and golfing. Jack had a long, stable, and successful career as part of Tacoma's automobile business serving in management and sales for Osborne McCann and Gilchrist Buick. He received prestigious local and national recognitions for his abilities. He is a well-known figure of Tacoma's auto row and was often seen throughout retail auto and supporting businesses with his distinctive pipe and hats. He was a faithful and loving family man, survived by his wife Arabella (Ann); his three children Karen (Wes Jones), Jack (Martha), and James; his five grandchildren Stacey, Ashley, Katherine, Jacqueline, and John Henry IV; and one great grandchild Cooper (Stacey and Jason Noble). He is dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at the Tacoma Elks Lodge, Sam Allen Room, 1965 S. Union, Tacoma, WA 98405, on April 8, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All are welcome.