James Dale Hinman, age 66 of Miles City passed away on April 18th after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born November 28th, 1954 in Sauk Center Minnesota to Richard and Eunice (Weinand) Hinman. Growing up in Minnesota Jim was a Boy Scout and he played football and wrestled through high School. At the age of 16 after his father passed away, Jim’s uncle, Keith Hinman brought him to the Lewistown area for a hunting trip. He fell in love with Montana and said he would be back. After graduating from Melrose High School, Jim went to work at a Dairy farm and KRAFT. He then moved, keeping his word and around 1976 he made Montana his home.
Jim married Paula Viall/Warford in Miles City. With this union they were blessed with five children: Denell, Eva, Weston, Amanda and Catherine “Buck”. The couple later divorced.
Jim worked for Paula’s father Oris Warford where he found his passion for masonry. Jim owned and operated Hinman Masonry & Construction, here in Miles City and was a very accomplished bricklayer. Infact, Jim would say he was the best brick mason in 5 counties. His work can be found throughout Montana. The majority of it, here in Miles City. Throughout his years he has had many apprentices that would learn his trade and carry on his work, which he is very proud of. Later on, in his career he added consulting and radon mitigation business, Radon Bee Gone to his work portfolio. He was a consultant for Hardisty Real Estate for over 40 years. Jim was an incredibly hard worker and tried his hardest to work till the day he died.
Jim enjoyed big game hunting, bird hunting and fishing with longtime friends Mike Jarrett and Monte reder. Jim was involved with a Masonic Temple here in town, holding special positions in the Yellowstone Masonic lodge #26 Lodge beginning in 1978. In the past serving as Lodge Master and worshipful master. Jim was a member of the Custer County Democratic Central committee and was a strong supporter of democratic politics and events and would often meet with the support candidates through the years.
Jim was a diehard Minnesota Vikings fan. The hard times of being in the hospital ,chemo and radiation never kept him from watching his team.
Jim is preceded in death by his father Richard Hinman Grandparents Art & Eva (Close) Hinman, Albert & Lucy ( Heinen) Weinand, granddaughter Molly Grace Strecher and all his well-loved Labrador Bird dogs; Diamond, Shadow, Joe Bob, Simon and Dutch.
Jim is survived by his children: Denell Hinman of Lewistown, MT, Eva (Phil) Stokes of Havre, MT, Weston (Kim) Hinman of Broadus, MT, Amanda Hinman of Mount Vernon, WA, Catherine “Buck” (Brad) Stecher of Billings, MT, sister Mary (Terry) Mcgovern of Minneapolis, MN, brother Tom (Trudy) Hinman of Northfield MN, mother Eunice Spleiss of Blaine, MN, 17 grandchildren four great-grandchildren and his faithful Labrador Duke.
Jim loved Miles City and he never wanted to leave. With the help of his amazing friends Paul and Joann Peterson he was able to live out his final days in the place he loved, with his devoted dog Duke by his side. A very heart felt thank you to holy rosary hospice for great care, also to his good friends Monte, Paul and Bruce for bringing him to Billings for his cancer appointments.
Internment for the family at Knowlton cemetery in Knowlton, MT will take placed at 11:00 prior to the service. The funeral service will be held at Third River fellowship, 2 N . Lake Avenue in Miles City on May 1st at 2:00 pm with the reception to follow at Parker’s, 13th S. 10th Street; at Jim’s request. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday May 1, 2021
Three Rivers Church
2 North Lake
Miles City, MT 59301
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Connie and Ron Watts and Watts Ins says
Our sincere sympathy to his kids. Will miss ya buddy!
Dawn Marie Kellmer-Anderson says
I will miss you my friend. I enjoyed working with you too. I know heaven gained an angel.. My condolences to his family. Jim will be greatly missed..
Wanda L Ayers says
My deepest condolences Buck on the loss of your dad. Your love and care this last year or so was especially appreciated by him even though he may have had some funny ways of showing it. Jim had a big heart and a fearlessly independent spirit. I know many will miss seeing him around town. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Hinmamm family and the many friends and acquaintances of James. As I sit here trying to take in the loss. Im reminiscing so many decades of pleasant memories. So sad he was a good friend of mine. Always polite and considerate to me. . May James rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I am so very sorry to read of Jim’s passing. Our paths crossed when working with real estate transactions, where I found him to be a very reliable mason, radon tester & mitigator, and most anything that needed to be fixed, even sweeping out my chimney. He always got the job done! He truly didn’t know his worth!
Mary Snell says
Rest In Peace Jim. Will miss seeing you at Reynolds.
Alan & Colleen Schock says
We are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a good man, hard working, kind & well respected. He was our friend for 45 years & will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy. Alan & Colleen Schock
Jana Mueller says
My sympathies go out to all of Jim’s family. He was such a nice guy with a great twinkle in his eyes. Gone to soon. – Jana Mueller
Vicki says
RIP my dear friend. To Jim’s family I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great friend of mine, the last time we spoke he never mentioned he was sick, my heart goes out to you. He was a gate keeper for God for sure. We had tons of talks, laughed, got upset with each other but still loved our friendship, & cared about each others lives. May You find Comfort in God as he did. I will miss him dearly.
Kelli D Rooney says
I was so sad to see the passing of Mr Hinman. He was a very nice man. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Sylvia Zimmer says
So sorry for your loss Wes and family… prayers for all🙏🙏🙏
Denise Sweet says
Jim will be missed. He had a kind heart and soul. May your memories keep you at peace!
Carolyn Hays says
To all of Jim’s children, my deepest sympathy. I hadn’t seen your dad forever but I was always sad to think of your mom and he divorcing. It’s amazing how you have all grown and scattered about in your life. Denell and Eva were the only 2 of you I still had any idea of the whereabouts of. Your dad was always so sweet to all of the Warford family even after he and Paula’s divorce. That takes a true gentleman to remain friends with the estranged family. My prayers are with you and I wish you great memories of your dad. Keep him alive in your thoughts!! Cousin Cooky
Jessie Leidholt says
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a very nice guy.
Dale and Linda Marcil says
Jim will be missed by many he helped me and many others understand concrete work and helped when I screwed it up. Our hearts go out to family and friends.
James Arneson says
I will miss seeing you around town, just to say hello. I know you were the best brick layer I ever watched work in town. RIP Jim.
Donna says
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He fixed my leaky basement when nobody else would touch it. He always had a smile and a warm hello. I pray God will comfort you in your time of loss.
Patty Ward says
So sorry to hear about your dad. I met him at the VFW when my parents were alive. He was liked by everyone who knew him.
May God bless each of you and your families.
darlene bement says
Buck plez get in touch with me