A tribute to Donald Hill
October 12, 2023
by Al DeMayo
Donald Ray Hill (Don) was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, friend, and patriot. He left this world peacefully at the age of 83 on September 24, 2023 at 6:40am, surrounded by his loving family.
Born to Sidney Marion and Hazel Polley Hill on June 10, 1940. In Wichita Falls, Texas. Donald Ray pursued his dreams to serve in the US military, joining the US Air Force where he served from 1959 to 1965. It was there that he met the love of his life, his angel - Nancy Lee Hill, whom he married in August 1962, and together they raised four (4) children - Michael Ray, Raymond Sidney, Teresa LeAnne and Stephanie Polley. After marrying in North Carolina, they headed west to start a life in California. In between, Donald Ray went to Baptist Bible College in Missouri and completed his education with honors. He was a proud Pastor for many years and taught Sunday School for his local church throughout the years.
Donald (Don) enjoyed working for the Edison Company in Santa Paula, and City of Pasadena as a Lineman for 30 + years, and working for Galpin Motors, and finally a Quality Control Manager at LiteGear. He enjoyed weekends away with his Angel (Nancy), going to Santa Barbara or San Diego. He had a love for music all types, playing guitar and sharing stories of the different music he enjoyed. He loved spending time with his family and having get togethers all throughout the year, laughing and joking, storytelling. He loved to watch Football and cheer on his Favorite team “The Rams”. He loved going to church on Sundays, at Grace Baptist Church. Donald (Don) was a faithful man and enjoyed reading bible verses and talking about what they meant to him and to others. He always had a smile, and was happy to help anyone at anytime. He enjoyed making things in the garage and doing things around the house. Most of all, loved his Angel Nancy Hill and family. He loved to tell stories of growing up, sharing so many great memories with all of us, which we really enjoyed and hope to remember each one. He will be truly missed. He was a protector, guider, believer and a great example of a humble, loving human.
A funeral service is scheduled for Friday October 20, 2023 at 11am, at Eternal Valley Memorial Park @ 23287 North Sierra Highway, Newhall, California 91321. Services will be held outside at the “Veterans Memorial Garden” honoring him and his service. A reception will follow at 12pm at the memorial hall at the same location.
In lieu of flowers if you wish, please donate to some of his favorite charities:
- Wounded Warriors @wwfs.org or Hope for the Warriors @hopeforthewarriors.org
- TAPS info@taps.org
Thank you for celebrating his life with all of us.
Love and friendship - the family of Donald Ray Hill (Don)
-Written by Teresa (Hill) DeMayo, Donald's daughter.
Born to Sidney Marion and Hazel Polley Hill on June 10, 1940. In Wichita Falls, Texas. Donald Ray pursued his dreams to serve in the US military, joining the US Air Force where he served from 1959 to 1965. It was there that he met the love of his life, his angel - Nancy Lee Hill, whom he married in August 1962, and together they raised four (4) children - Michael Ray, Raymond Sidney, Teresa LeAnne and Stephanie Polley. After marrying in North Carolina, they headed west to start a life in California. In between, Donald Ray went to Baptist Bible College in Missouri and completed his education with honors. He was a proud Pastor for many years and taught Sunday School for his local church throughout the years.
Donald (Don) enjoyed working for the Edison Company in Santa Paula, and City of Pasadena as a Lineman for 30 + years, and working for Galpin Motors, and finally a Quality Control Manager at LiteGear. He enjoyed weekends away with his Angel (Nancy), going to Santa Barbara or San Diego. He had a love for music all types, playing guitar and sharing stories of the different music he enjoyed. He loved spending time with his family and having get togethers all throughout the year, laughing and joking, storytelling. He loved to watch Football and cheer on his Favorite team “The Rams”. He loved going to church on Sundays, at Grace Baptist Church. Donald (Don) was a faithful man and enjoyed reading bible verses and talking about what they meant to him and to others. He always had a smile, and was happy to help anyone at anytime. He enjoyed making things in the garage and doing things around the house. Most of all, loved his Angel Nancy Hill and family. He loved to tell stories of growing up, sharing so many great memories with all of us, which we really enjoyed and hope to remember each one. He will be truly missed. He was a protector, guider, believer and a great example of a humble, loving human.
A funeral service is scheduled for Friday October 20, 2023 at 11am, at Eternal Valley Memorial Park @ 23287 North Sierra Highway, Newhall, California 91321. Services will be held outside at the “Veterans Memorial Garden” honoring him and his service. A reception will follow at 12pm at the memorial hall at the same location.
In lieu of flowers if you wish, please donate to some of his favorite charities:
- Wounded Warriors @wwfs.org or Hope for the Warriors @hopeforthewarriors.org
- TAPS info@taps.org
Thank you for celebrating his life with all of us.
Love and friendship - the family of Donald Ray Hill (Don)
-Written by Teresa (Hill) DeMayo, Donald's daughter.