James Hilary

Jim was born July 25, 1944 in Little Falls, Minnesota. He graduated from Little Falls High School in 1963. He went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Business and IT from the University of Minnesota.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mae; son Jonathan Hilary, daughter Sarah Hilary of Keizer, OR; daughters Kelly Hilary Pischke of Hutchinson, Minnesota; and Kristin Hilary Radunz of Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Grandchildren Lauren Johnson (Andy), their children Marli, and Stella of Hutchinson, Minnesota; and grandson Kerry Mielke (Kristin), and their children Kali, Kaleb, and Karson of Albertville, Minnesota.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents Keith and Mildred Hilary.

He was a big Minnesota Vikings fan no matter what state he lived in. Upon moving to Oregon he met Mae and started their lives together. They shared the love of spending time at the Oregon coast whenever possible! They also looked forward to the times they were able to spend with their Minnesota families.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 1pm.

Salem First Presbyterian Church

770 Chemeketa Street NE

Salem, Oregon 97301

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Research at Oregon Science and Health University in Portland, Oregon.