James D. Hill

March 17, 1956 - April 9, 2016

James D. Hill passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio at the age of 60. He was born March 17, 1956 in Ann Arbor, MI son of Howard and Catherine (White) Hill of Saline, MI. A graduate of Saline High School (1974) and Eastern Michigan University, Jim taught mathematics at Elmwood High School for the past 32 years. At different times over those years, he coached basketball, football and track, and truly enjoyed working with all his students and student athletes. He was devoted to the Elmwood Schools community. Jim is survived by his father, Howard Hill, of Saline, MI, his sister Christine Hill (Paul Michaud) of Saline, MI, and nephew Aaron Pohl (Kimberly Mertz) of Ypsilanti, MI. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine. A Graveside Service will take place on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in Oakwood Cemetery in Saline, with Rev. Dr. James Tuttle officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Jim Hill Memorial Fund, benefiting the Elmwood High School Scholarship Fund, 7650 Jerry City Road, Bloomdale, OH 44817. Envelopes will be available at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline where friends may begin calling on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. In addition, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Elmwood High School 7650 Jerry City Road Bloomdale, OH 44817 on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. To sign Jim’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.