Jim Hippler, 64

Jim Hippler, 64, of Henderson, Nev., passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 8, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born Feb. 24, 1947, in Coeur d'Alene to A. Vern Hippler and Mildred (Feely) Hippler.

Jim grew up in Coeur d'Alene where he had many great boyhood friends and experiences, including many wonderful summer days at his parents' lake home on Lake Coeur d'Alene. He graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1965 and went on to the University of Idaho where he graduated in 1969. At the University, Jim was a member of the ATO fraternity.

Jim's business career included a number of years in the audit department of Equitable Life Co. and then a long career in Las Vegas with the Boyd Gaming Group where he retired several years ago as the Vice President of Administration. In all, Jim spent more than 30 years in Nevada where he was a well respected business man and member of the community. He was active in a number of organizations over the years including the United Way and Nevada Counsel of Problem Gambling.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman and made a number of trips back to his native Idaho to go camping and hunting with his brother Larry in the central mountains of the state.

Jim married Hope Zirkle of Coeur d'Alene in 1967 and they had one son, Dan. Jim and Hope later divorced and she preceded him in death passing away in 2008.

Jim is survived by his wife, Ivy Hippler; son Dan; stepdaughter Ava Mims; stepson Mitchell Mims; sister Sharon (Dale) Andersen and brothers, Larry (Barbara) Hippler and Jon (Cyndi) Hippler.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Las Vegas. The family requests any donations be made to the American Red Cross.

You may visit Jim's memorial and sign his online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.