Jackie Sue Hill, née Campbell, 83, passed peacefully on Aug. 6, 2023, in her Ethel, Washington, home surrounded by family.
Jackie was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on May 22,1940, to Earl Harold Sr. and Oneta Lucille (Carlson) Campbell. Jackie had two younger brothers, Carl E. Campbell and Earl Harold Campbell Jr. The Campbell family moved to Toledo, Washington, shortly after she was born. Jackie married Gerald Wayne Hill in 1958. They started their family right away, so Jackie was not able to finish high school. But after having her last child, she went back to high school and received her diploma from Toledo High School in 1968. She raised all six of her children on her own while Gerald fell trees for Weyerhaeuser until the late 1970s, when he sustained a significant injury.
Jackie will be remembered by her large family for her sassiness, her passion and talent for quilting and sewing, and her love for God. She attended Bethel Church regularly and was known for helping others. Her lovely quilts were showcased in the Southwest Washington Fair and she won several ribbons. Many of her quilts were made for her family and friends.
She loved spending time with her family, raising a parrot named Corky, hosting big family gatherings for holidays and camping trips, enjoyed bingo nights and attending church on Sundays. Her favorite gospel songs were “In the Garden” and “Should You Go First.” Her favorite colors were blue and lavender. She enjoyed watching hummingbirds at her feeders and loved freshly cut flowers.
Jackie was so very loved and never alone during her final days. She had her children and grandchildren by her side until the very end.
Jackie Sue was the centerpiece of her huge, loving family — a family that at one time or another all lived on the same street as each other.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Gerald Wayne Hill; her brother, Carl Campbell; and her six children, Dennis (Pam) Hill, Michael (Angelina) Hill, Darrell (Liz) Hill, Troy (Janet) Hill, Catherine Hill and Travis (Robin) Hill. She is also survived by her 20 grandchildren, Jeff Hill, Heather Garman, Stefanie Larsen, Stash Noga, Adam Noga, Kelly Hill, Kristin Gaffney, Dustin McDowell, Elizabeth Hill, Taylor Anderson, Lorenzo Hill, Jimmy Henricksen, Rachel Hill, Halle Hill, Austin Hill, Bradford Tobin, Courtney Tobin, Rhian (Hill) Robinson, Colin Hill and Braeden Hill; and her many great-grandchildren.
Jackie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Earl and Oneta Campbell; her brother, Earl Campbell Jr.; and her infant son, Ronald Hill.
A celebration of life will be held at noon Aug. 26 at 218A Pinkerton Road in Ethel, Washington. All are welcome.
