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John Hilfiker Obituary
John Loring Hilfiker, age 73. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Joseph (Rebecca) Hilfiker and Anastasia (Gregory) Mortimore. Adoring grandfather of Victoria, Jakob, Katherine, and Leah. Dear brother of William (Anita) Hilfiker and Jill (John) Eckelstaffer. Caring friend of Ann Bowles. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. A proud graduate of Eureka Senior High, veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, and past executive director of the Concrete Pipe Association of Michigan. He passed away after a good day of skiing. A memorial will be held in the spring.
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Fred & Susan Jacobson
March 6, 2009
Our thoughts are with you.
Sharon & Bob Rowland
March 6, 2009
To Jacks Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Lots of good memories from school and the plant. Jack was very Special.
Deane Sweet
March 5, 2009
My condolences to all the Hilfiker family, we have lost an old friend.
Judith Silva
March 1, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to the family.
Lynn & Charles Lawrence
March 1, 2009
Our sympathy to the Hilfiker family.
March 1, 2009
Extending our love and sympathy.
Dick and Jeanne Nash
Art Covington
February 28, 2009
Jack,in my mind I see that same happy smile you wore at the 50th class reunion and I remember from Jefferson School when I first met you in 6th grade. I offer my condolences and prayers to your family and loved ones.
Robert Dalton
February 28, 2009
I am very saddened over the loss of an old friend. My heart- felt condolences go to Jack's family. He will be missed.
Phil & Sally Arnot
February 28, 2009
To Jack's Family: Our condolences amd thoughts are with you.
Valerie Hauger
February 28, 2009
All in the Hilfiker family have been very special to me. I am so very sad of your loss of Jack. Love to all.
Jerry McGillivray
February 28, 2009
Oh Jack, you left us way to soon. You were such a good friend, classmate and team mate that you will never be forgotten as long as we live. To Joe and Traci we share you grief and hope it comforts you to know that so many of your Dad's friends loved him. Rest in peace old friend.
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