James "Jim" Arthur Hirning

James “Jim” Arthur Hirning, 78, passed away on August 16, 2021, at his home in Meridian with his wife, Sylvia, by his side. Jim was born on December 17, 1942, to Lorentina Otto Hirning and Arthur Hirning in Walla Walla, WA, joining his sisters, Jean and Kathleen. In 1943, the family moved to Ritzville, WA and was later joined by sister, Carolyn. Jim graduated from Ritzville high school in 1961 and joined the Navy. He was Gold Crew Member and Plank Owner on the submarine the USS Ulysse S Grant. In 1995 he married Sylvia Urquidi in Boise. Jim was proceeded in death by his parents and sister, Kathleen Ottmar, his brothers-in-law: Arlo Ottmar and Jerry Weise. He is survived by his wife Sylvia; six children: Selma Steele and her husband, LeRoy, Lauren Cullyford and her husband, Shawn, Kristjin Manzanares and her husband, Derek, James Jr., Jonnie, and Charlie and his wife, Jessica, sisters: Jean Weise, Carolyn Edelin, and 10 grandchildren. Military Honors will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise, at 2:00 P.M. on September 17, 2021 with a reception to follow at Waters Edge at 287 E. Shore Drive in Eagle. Special thanks to Keystone Hospice and their wonderful staff, our dear friends: John and Pam, Michael and Wendy for all their support. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Sailor, rest your oar.