Jason Philip Hill

life story

Jason Philip Hill, 54, of Grand Marais, Minnesota, passed away at home on February 14, 2026 after a 10 year battle with multiple sclerosis.

Born May 28, 1971, in Grand Marais, Jason was the beloved son of Phil‑ip and Ada (Walsh) Hill. A graduate of Cook County High School, Jason grew up learning the excavating trade from his father, a skill that became both his livelihood and his passion. He went on to build a successful career as the owner of Jason Hill Excavating. Jason loved snowmo‑biling, fishing, playing poker, traveling, and, true to his nature, digging in the dirt. Above all, he cherished time spent with his grandchildren, who brought him endless joy. In 1999, Jason met his wife Jill and together they shared 27 years filled with partner‑ship and adventure.

Jason is survived by wife, Jill (Westphall) Hill; moth‑er, Ada Hill; sister, LeAnn Hill; children, Amanda (Dave) Plummer and Adam (EliseAuna) Goering; and grandchildren Alexis and Garrett Plummer, and Elea‑nor Goering.

He is also survived by un‑cles Joe (Sandy) Walsh, Rich‑ard Hill, and William (Carol) Hackett; aunt Wendy (Tim) Hill; in‑laws Joe (Patti) West‑phall, John (Ann) Westphall, and Jeanine (Brett) Hanson; and numerous cousins. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Philip Hill; grandpar‑ents Joe and Harriet Walsh and Laino and Anna Hill; uncles Pete Walsh and James Hill; and aunt MaryAnn Hanson.

Special thank you to Kaylan Dix CNP, Dr Sampson, Cathy Nevers, and the staff at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic.

A celebration of life is be‑ing planned for in the spring.