It is with deep sorrow that we remember Charles "Chuck" Roy Hill who passed away August 20. Chuck's life touched many and his memory will continue to inspire those fortunate enough to have known him.

Chuck was born on July 8, 1949, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Gail and Dona Hill, but he spent much of his childhood and young adulthood hunting and fishing in and around the Barbee Lakes in Indiana.

He met his wife of 49 years, Jaira, at Ball State University after he spent a few years in the Army as Explosives Ordnance Disposal (AKA bomb squad). They met during a sailing club meeting; he was the commodore. They visited Oregon on their honeymoon (Jaira had never been west of the Mississippi River), and it was then they decided to leave the Midwest for the beautiful Northwest.

They bought five acres outside of Silverton and began the dream of building their own log cabin. Chuck and Jaira welcomed their first son Nicholas shortly after buying the property, and then welcomed their second son Todd 23 months later. Their sons spent their youngest years watching their dad build a house out of logs from the property. It was a labor of love. They welcomed many people to their home over the years, cooking and serving food for literally thousands of people. During Covid, Chuck and Jaira cooked and packaged take home Thanksgiving dinners for everyone in their church.

Chuck retired from the State of Oregon as a construction project manager for the National Guard. He spent the next years fishing and tinkering on projects around the property. He attended First Baptist Church in Silverton.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Jaira; two sons Nicholas (Danielle) and Todd (Elaina), two grandchildren, Ruthanna and Sullivan Charles; a brother Gary Hill and a half brother Rob Stucko. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gail Hill and Dona Stucko and his half brother Steve Stucko.

A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated, either to Canyonview Camp or to YWAMMontana at https://giving.ywammontana.org/support and choose Cozmore Fungulan.