"Hilary was a kind and thoughtful person who will be missed by her many bridge friends at Victoria Palms. Our sincere sympathies are sent to Jim and the family. Marcia &Roger Miller"
In loving memory of
Hilary Ziebold
May 15, 1942 - July 28, 2018
Hilary Joy Ziebold, age 76, of Ames passed away Saturday, July 28 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A gathering will be Sunday, August 5, 2018 2- 3:30 p.m. with a time for reflections at 3:30 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.
Hilary was born on May 15, 1942 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan the daughter of Carl and Sophie Stach. She received her Bachelor's of Education degree from the University of Toledo in 1963. She married Jim Ziebold on August 15, 1964 in Fremont, Ohio. They moved to Ames, Iowa January 1965.
Hilary was an educator working in Gilbert and Ames High School where she worked in the special needs department. She was instrumental in starting the Ames High Special Needs Swim Team and coached Special Olympics at the State and National level until retiring in 2006. In 1991, Hilary received the Iowa Special Olympics Outstanding Coach of the Year award. She was chosen to be a coach at the inaugural national Special Olympics competition.
In 2009 Hilary and husband Jim became "Winter Texans" in the Rio Grande Valley area at the Victoria Palms Resort in Donna, Texas. She led the party bridge activities and found time to teach both formal beginning and advanced party bridge classes.
Hilary and her daughter Kymm, taught swimming lessons at their house. She was a tremendous cook sharing that passion with her son Eric. She loved reading, spending time with her family, playing bridge and her bag was always packed ready to travel.
Hilary is survived by her husband, Jim Ziebold, her daughter, Kymm (Mark) Salwasser, son Eric (Cẻila) Ziebold, grandchildren Taylor, Jena Salwasser and Adele Ziebold, and a sister, Noreen Daniels.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bliss Cancer Center of Ames or Camp Courageous of Iowa.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"We are so sorry to learn of Hillary?s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family! ? Mike & Sharon Shull"
"I enjoyed working with Hilary for thirteen years at Ames High. I benefited greatly from Hilary's clear and honest perspectives on challenges at our school. No one could outwork Hilary or care more deeply about the kids. Leonard Larsen"
"It is with sadness, and gratitude, I shared this news with my sons. We spent two weeks out of many summers with Hillary and Kim as they taught my boys how to swim. Through patience and humor, she was a wonderful teacher! Chris Robinson"
"Hilary was a wonderful teacher and friend. We worked together for many years at Ames High, and we could all depend on Hilary to go out of her way to support and do what was best for kids. Our sympathy to Jim, Kymm, and Eric. "
"I always enjoyed playing bridge with Hilary. She was patient and kind to those learning to play. I will miss seeing her at our Bridge gatherings. "