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DOUGLAS M. HILL Douglas M. Hill, age 82, of Duluth, GA, died Thursday, May 4, 2006. Doug, a retired missionary of 40 years, was a well respected educator, friend, and mentor to many. He spent his 40 years as a teacher and administrator for the Presbyterian and UCC churches in the Middle East. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Lois Hill in 1993. He is survived by his 4 children: Laura (Mike) Womersley of Grand Rapids, MI, Karen Cress of Cherokee, NC, Chris (Mary) Hill of Duluth, GA, and Debbie Hill of Smyrna, GA; his 10 grandchildren and sister, Barbara Wieman of St. Paul, MN. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held 3 PM on Friday, May 12, 2006 at Duluth First United Methodist Church. Memorials in his honor may be made to FABSIT (Friends of the American Board of Schools in Turkey), 14 Beacon Street, Room 708, Boston, MA 02108. Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535.
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Spiro Vassilopoulos
May 4, 2022
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Louise McNair Bradford
September 10, 2006
My condolences to the Hill family. I remember my years at Community School with great fondness and especially living in the dorm. I remember fondly all that Mr. Hill did and was to the school and community while I was there. Mr. Hill will be remembered by many.
Louise McNair Bradford
Bob Upton
July 13, 2006
I went to Community School because I had lived with one of the school's founders while I was in college at Wooster. She told me hundreds of times about wanting to cultivate a "community" spirit among the diverse children in Teheran, Rasht, Hamadan, Tabriz. So around 1926 (I've forgotten the date) the School began in Hamadan. Her daughter, Martha (now 82 and living in Wooster) was sent as a boarding student as a small child.
Moving ahead many years, from 1969-1970 I discovered that Doug perfectly embodied the person who carred Sarah Wright McDowell's intention lo those many years before. She was delighted with my many letters back to Woo telling her about her wonderful school! Doug was a remarkable person, juggling so many difficulties and conflicts...and never seemed flustered or at a loss. He could not possibly have been more helpful or supportive as a "boss" and was indeed a good friend with whom I lost touch so carelessly in recent years! I am delighted he lived to see that so many of his former students are keeping the Community-spirit alive. Indeed, whenever two or more are gathered together....it is Doug who is always mentioned! haha. He and Lois were quite a pair...and I have thousands of great memories to think about!!!
Jack Shakarchy
May 16, 2006
Please accept my sincere condolence to the family. Your parents were very special and I have wonderful fond memories of both of them Jack Shakarchy
Mehrnoosh Batmanghlidj
May 16, 2006
My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Hill, such a respectable Headmaster at CHS...
He will never be forgotten...
God bless him...
Sas Saddick
May 16, 2006
My sincere condolences to Mr. Hill's family. The years at CHS under Mr. Hill's guidance are truly memorable.
Wilma Dellalfar
May 16, 2006
Our deepest condolences to the entire Hill family. Mr. Hill and the Hill family are permanently in so many peoples minds and history that we all feel a big loss.
Be well and Inshallah we hear good things from now on.
Kelly Zakis
May 15, 2006
Mr Hill was one of those rare adults who truly knew how to connect with young people. As a boarding student at the Community School for 4 years I was a witness to his fairness, understanding and I always knew that he would be available during tough times since my parents we not able to be around. I have nothing but fond memories of him and the entire Hill family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Jack (Rabipour)Rabbie
May 15, 2006
Suffice to say how sorely our Mr. Hill is missed not only by his family and friends, but by those of us who were fortunate enough to have been guided by him throughout our cherished years at CHS in Tehran. So long and farewell...
Kim (Godfrey) Senior
May 15, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Mr. Hill. He was a wonderful man and a great headmaster at Community School. He will always be remembered very fondly by all of us lucky enough to have known him. Kim Godfrey Senior- 1975 graduate of CHS
Bijan Goodarzi MD
May 14, 2006
I too remember Mr. Hill well from CHS. I also remember going to his office on several occasions. He played an important role as an educator in my life. I will never forget him
Bardia Panahy
May 13, 2006
Sincere condolences to the Hill family. Mr. Hill's dedication will always be remembered by CHS alumni.
Fritzi Lincoln Riahi
May 12, 2006
With deep sympathy, I send my condolences to your family. I enjoyed teaching at Community School under Mr. Hill's kind and able leadership. He was a fine headmaster for a great institution.
Fritzi Lincoln Riahi
RITA WOOLF(NEE SHINA)
May 12, 2006
OUR DEEPEST CONDONLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF A MOST WONDERFUL HEADMASTER AT COMMUNITY SCHOOL. STUDENTS AND PARENTS STILL TALK ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS, AND HOW WE ALL BENEFITTED OF SUCH A RICH EDUCATION. OUR HEART GOES TO THE FAMILY.
YOURS SINCERELY,
RITA
Andy Colantonio
May 12, 2006
Dear Hill's: Your Mom and Dad had an amazing and lasting influence on so many, I can never forget them or CHS. Andy C.
Spiro Vassilopoulos
May 12, 2006
The legacy of all teachers is what they imparted to their students. I am but one of several thousand that is forever grateful that people like Mr.& Mrs. Hill dedicated themselves to education. [email protected] (Class of 1971)
Sarvenaz Pahlavi
May 12, 2006
Deepest condolences to the family from one of Karen's classmates. Mr. Hill left me with wonderful memories and he will always be cherished.
roberta crisson
May 12, 2006
Doug Hill embodied the spirit of Community School in Teheran. He was committed to the belief that international education bridged cultural and idealogical chasms. And how right he was - the CHS family reunions are part of his legacy, and we are all richer for having known him.
Isaac Ainetchi
May 12, 2006
I will always remember Dr. Hill fondly
Elizabeth Saghi
May 12, 2006
Laura, Karen, Chris & Debbie,
I was so sorry to hear about your father's recent death. I remember him well during my years at Community. He was a gentle (but firm) principal and gave me some very good advice when I needed it.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Elizabeth Saghi
Carl Wilson
May 12, 2006
What wonderful years I enjoyed with Doug at Community School. I still remember when he and Chris acted in my production of "Auntie Mame" at the IAS... he was such a good sport all the way. Cheers, farewell and thank you for those times in Iran.
Margaret (Blair) Greene
May 12, 2006
Mr. Hill was a wonderful person. I knew him in Tehran, Iran when I attended the Community High School. He will be greatly missed while he journeys to his spiritual home
Rana O'Connor
May 12, 2006
Karen, Chris and Mary, Laura and Debbie and Lorrin and Jackie: Thinking of all of you today on an appropriately gray and rainy day in Maine. I have such great memories of your dad and our times in Iran, and am so glad to have seen him again recently at Chris and Mary's. All my best. I'll talk to you soon, Love, Rana
Bob Duggan
May 11, 2006
The Internationals Sunday School Class at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta sends condolences to the family of Doug Hill. We appreciate his participation in our class.
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