JEFFREY DOUGLAS HILDERMAN (JEFF)

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• My deepest condolences to the family I grew up with Jeff from the kindergarten years at Robertson to the middle school at Mynarski and High School at Sisler (even though most of Sisler time was at the Lincoln). After the Sisler years, life happened, we started careers and families. Every once and a while our paths would cross for the briefest moments, just long enough to kindle some very fond memories When I heard the news of Jeff’s passing the immediate memory of being at Jeff’s house, his room in the basement, walls covered by sports trivia and the data that he painstakingly transcribed from the morning CJOB broadcast. I also fondly remember playing street hockey on the driveway on Cathedral Ave. Our games would start with Me, Jeff and Garry Schwartz and would always end with the three of us against his older brother and at the time, soon to be Brother-in-law Randy Rest In Peace, God be with you, your light will always shine brightly - Posted by: Peter solilak (Childhood friend ) on: May 05, 2022

• Our deepest condolences to the family, We were shocked to hear this news, I had very fond memories of Jeff when were were kids especially at Uncle Henry and Aunt Lydia’s Christmas dinners. Rest In Peace Jeff. Tom Gudz and family - Posted by: Tom Gudz (cousin) on: May 02, 2022

• Jeff married my mother Ruby when I was just a kid they were very happy together and when my mom passed we all took it very hard..Jeff was always there for me and my sister but he was really close to my sister Mellisa and when she passed away at a young age also Jeff was close to my nephew Randall..Jeff was so patient and kind to us kids even when we did something bad he never raised his voice or scolded us..I was really hurt when I got the news..I'm praying Jeff can finely rest and hope he found my mother Ruby and Jeff's parents..My condolences to the Hilderman and all his friends..I didn't see much of Jeff at the end I was always working but that's no excuse..Ps it's ok if my name wasn't in the obituary cause Jeff was like a second father to me and my sisters..RIP Jeff we will always Love you..!! - Posted by: Derek sanderson (Step son) on: Apr 12, 2022

• Where do you begin sharing memories that date as far back as elementary school and take you through high school until our paths finally parted. I was the exception for what I will call "the boys" group of Tom, Howard, John, Garth, Murray, Kelly, Gerry, Greg, etc and then "the" girl they kept a close eye on and protected as we grew up together. From Robertson playground and Christ Lutheran Church, through Jeff winning the speech contest in Mynarski in Grade 9 speaking to his passion for sports. I could never even fathom to guess on how many very animated conversations he held on who was the best NFL or NHL team and why, whether over coffee or a beer at the Lincoln Hotel. Miami, Philly, Pittsburgh, Boston - it just never ended as they would fight amongst themselves on why each week, then taunt each other on the previous weeks performance as I simply sat back and watched them. The intensity of why and why not and profanity / volume would increase, but most importantly at the end of every discussion / evening - they would always walk away as friends and respected each other. What resonated the most with me is Jeff was part of this group who would always ensure that I was happy, and most importantly that I got home safely whenever we were together. Even if it meant feeling the wrath of my parents who trusted each of them implicitly with my safety and kept their lights on and their door unlocked until I was home. My parents knew most of them from the time they were at Robertson, and always had the pot of coffee on for them into the wee hours of the morning whether I was with them or not. They showed respect for my parents, which meant the world to my Mom and Dad. There was no difference from our childhood school pictures through our late teens / 20's, Jeff was the one with the smile and warm hug. While his path took him a different direction after we graduated and we all began the next phase of our lives - these are the memories that will continue to make me smile whenever his name is spoken. My deepest condolences to the family Wendy - Posted by: Wendy (Eppler) Conant (Childhood Friend) on: Apr 11, 2022

• Sincere condolences, Ruth, on the sudden loss of your dear brother. May your pleasant memories aid in your grieving process during this difficult time. - Posted by: Lana Storey (friend of Ruth) on: Apr 10, 2022

• Rest in peace Jeff. I worked with Jeff at Paulin Chambers in the 80's and 90's. We loved talking sports, especially Nfl and PGA. For a short time we lived in the same apartment bldg. We had a lot of fun together. He even met his wife Ruby at my wife's and I wedding social. His sister Ruth was both our daughters principal in elementary school. Our deepest condolences to you Ruth and your family. Roland and Stella Stoyko - Posted by: Roland and Stella Stoyko (Friend, coworker) on: Apr 09, 2022