Oliver Hill
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Oliver Hill, after a hard-fought battle with melanoma, on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Ollie was born in Vancouver, BC but the family moved to Moose Jaw, SK when he was 7 years old, where he was raised along with his four siblings. Ollie married his soulmate, Cathy Kober, on November 2, 1974 and they welcomed their daughter, Jessica and son, Ryan within the first two years of marriage.
Ollie was a master of carpentry and could build anything you asked of him. Most of his family and a lot of friends, have at least one thing Ollie created. He enjoyed a career at Cushings Millwork for 40 years as a benchman and then as Supervisor. Even as a supervisor he still got his hands dirty for the jobs. After his career at Cushings ended abruptly, he began working for KMS Construction, where he was a jack of all trades. He was always well liked and respected at work and made many life-long friends.
Ollie was a fisherman (just ask Emerson Koch about the many trips to Clam), a hunter, a builder, and a loyal friend. More than those things, Ollie was a doting husband, a phenomenal dad, “the best papa ever”, and a solid brother/brother-in-law. He was his grandchildren’s number one fan with every sport they did whether it be hockey, football, soccer, or cheer. When he wasn’t watching live, he’d make sure he got videos sent to him. He was so proud of all four of them. Ollie was the man who we all went to without any judgment passed. He was the glue that held our family together, he was the rock when we would crumble, he would be the bright light in any dim room. His smile and laughter were contagious and you couldn’t help being drawn to him, then you couldn’t leave because he had so many stories and when you were finished, Ollie had a nickname for you (sorry if it happened to be potlicker).
Ollie’s kindness, compassion, humour, and unconditional love will be deeply missed by all who knew him. No one can ever fill his shoes. As his friend Wayne said, “They broke the mould with Ollie”.
He was predeceased by his son Ryan; mutti and stepdad, Christine and Ray Beauchesne; ma and pa, Ruth and Ed Kober; nephew, Luke and niece, Camryn. Left to carry his love are his wife of 48 years, Cathy; daughter, Jessica; grandsons, Jordan and Bentley; granddaughters, Caelyn and Harley; brothers, Humph (Alice) and Tey (Leah); sisters, Sarah and Mouse (Terry); sisters-in-law, Trish (Randy) and Bonita (Greg); Aunt Maureen and Uncle Jurgen; nieces: Karissa (Alex), Jayne (Josh), Maddy, Tess, Alex, Laura, Amy (Arden), and Melissa (Ryan); nephews: Bret, Aaron (Michelle), and Nick (Aly); as well as his great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.
The Hill family would like to thank “Team Ollie”: Dr. Eric Bortolotti, all the nurses on the surgery floor (who else would have given him German Chocolate and Motor Oil), all of dietary, Christa, Desiree, and housekeeping Carole. Your compassion and care went above and beyond and we are forever grateful.
A Celebration of Ollie’s Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Dear Cathy and Family
Sorry to hear of Ollie’s passing
Please treasure your memories and hold them dear to your heart.
They will help you get through the difficult days ahead
Cathy and family
My deepest condolences
Dear Cathy and Family
We are so very sorry to know that Ollie has passed away.
You have our most heartfelt condolences.
May he rest in peace.
Our deepest sympathy Cathy,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time…
Sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss Cathy and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heartfelt sympathy to you Cathy and to all of Ollie’s family. Wishing you all strength and comfort.
Heard about his passing from a friend, hadn’t seen him in 15+ years but he and his family always treated me like gold, he will be missed. Thoughts are with the family
Dear Cathy and Family;Chris and myself were so sad to hear about Ollie ,gone waaaay too soon!Rely on friends, family and your beautiful memories to help you at this very sad time,take care
My deepest condolences to Cathy, Jess and all of Ollie’s family and friends that loved him dearly. He was an amazing soul with a giant heart and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Dear Cathy & family,
Sending you our prayers & deepest condolences. We are so sad to hear of Ollie’s passing
Rhonda & Morley Ellis
Deepest sympathies go out to you Cathy and Jess. Ollie was one of a kind for sure he could always make you laugh or smile. He will be greatly missed. Please take care of each other.
Dear Cathy and family
My deepest condolences, so very sad to hear this news about Ollie passing. He will be truly missed.
Our deepest sympathy Cathy to you & your extended family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. We are devastated by the news, there are so many great memories of the good old hockey days & times spent with you guys.