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for Thomas Hiller
John Wheeler
February 12, 2024
Here there Tom,
We had a reminder email about Laura's passing..10 years ago now. Your legacy, Hiller's Emblem Shop, continues to thrive and is still supporting the community. You did good!! They even keep some visqueen hanging up just for you! Now don't get a swelled head but you taught me a lot in those 15 years we worked together. Here's a cartoon for you from the old days...
John
Ron Leigh
April 17, 2012
I was just informed by a mutual friend, Stan Edwards, that Tom had passed away. I met Tom many years ago when I was involved with the Active 20 30 club in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We attended many conventions together.
One of my fondest memories was taking him to a Calgary Flames hockey game sometime around 1984 and introducing him to the Mayor of Calgary. He was very pleased. We kept in touch over the years. As recently as last October we had a conversation and he informed me that he had cancer but expected to live another 2/3 years.
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Ron Leigh
Osoyoos , British Columbia
Ruthie
February 11, 2012
I traveled with Tom many times over the years, ski trips, camping trips, rafting trips. Tom was a very special person to me and he helped me immensely following the death of my 2 daughters. He always knew how to make me laugh and taught me how to enjoy life, how to have fun again. I am forever grateful for the gift of his friendship. Peace be with you Tom.
Della Reeves-Burckhardt
February 10, 2012
Tom was a super guy with a big heart who always was ready with a hug, and a contagious smile. We spent lots of fun years with Tom skiing in Lake Tahoe and celebrating apres ski.
I will always remember his gift to my grandchildren of wedding rehearsal tee shirts when Fred and I were married.
We cherish our memories of you always Tom!
John Wheeler
February 2, 2012
I've really enjoyed reading what friends have had to say. I spent 15 years working with Tom and his kids and nephew. I smile when I think of all the late nights we spent printing caps and shirts for little league. What a time we had!! I'd do it all again :-) You will be missed but you will never be forgotten
February 1, 2012
I will miss having Tom here each year in Tahoe. What a fun guy! -Don McMillan, Mgr. of The Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe.
Ron Stewart
January 29, 2012
As a child, I remember Uncle Tom as charming, charismatic, friendly, smiling and confident. Seemed like a “cool� guy. The memorial was very nice. The cousins did an amazing job. I hope we stay in touch to keep the family connected. Take care, Ron Stewart (son of Lavonne Hiller).
Peter Nelson
January 29, 2012
I enjoyed having Tom as a classmate from Beaverton High School, Class of 57... 54 1/2 years ago.
Sue Sloan
January 29, 2012
Always smiling, skiing, rafting and golfing and making those great sweatshirts for the Moose herd. We will all miss you Tom.
Suzanne Whisler
January 29, 2012
Tom, his camera, on skis, in the snow. All great memories. You will be missed.
Rick and Joyce Speight
January 27, 2012
Oh, so many good times. Parties with the 20-30 gang, beach trips, and my favorite, Tom throwing snowballs from one end of the living room to the other at our house on new year's eve as Joyce arrived home from work. That devilish smile will be missed.
Ron Neve
January 27, 2012
Skiing with Tom was always FUN!!!!
The videos.......Once on a ski trip with Mr. Hiller to Europe he was under the weather, so I promised to ski the third run for him. It was on the Stubai glacier in Austria, I ducked under the rope into a double black rock choked chute and named it appropriately "Tommy's Run". I will always remember my FUN friend and skiing buddy. His passing saddens me.........
John Wheeler
January 27, 2012
”Come on.....Faster, faster, faster!” For 15 years I heard that, along with... ”Less talk, more work!” I worked for Tom and he was a real character!! I learned an awful lot from you. Thanks for the memories :-)
Ron Neve
January 27, 2012
Skiing with Tom was always FUN!!!!
The videos.......Once on a ski trip with Mr. Hiller to Europe he was under the weather, so I promised to ski the third run for him. It was on the Stubai glacier in Austria, I ducked under the rope into a double black rock choked chute and named it appropriately "Tommy's Run". I will always remember my FUN friend and skiing buddy. His passing saddens me.........
Kathy Tibbot
January 26, 2012
Missing Tom. I learned much from him in the business. He was a great supporter. I still hear his voice. Kathy Tibbot
January 26, 2012
Missing Tom. I learned much from him in the business. He was a great supporter. I still hear his voice. Kathy T.
Marilyn Sigler
January 25, 2012
Tom was an amazing person, he always managed to make you feel special when he was around. I was fortunate to go on a couple of his Tahoe trips - they were the best. I was also on the Bleu By You PTC team that Tom made our shirts for for 10 years. Rest in Peace Tom - you will be greatly missed.
January 25, 2012
I remember Tom from BHS and he was the only "guy" in our short hand class and did we have fun. After seeing him at the school reunions...he was the same old Tom. What a neat guy. Kay Howarth Baricevic
January 24, 2012
This time of the year I always think of the great Tahoe ski trips. Your work and dedication always made these trips enjoyable for all. Rest in peace.
Berdi Gilstrap
January 23, 2012
I knew Tom and his family for years, we were old neighbors. My condolences.
Helen Green-Henry
January 22, 2012
Really nice slide show. Looks like Tom had a full life doing the things he loved. Wishing your family comfort knowing you have a new angel in heaven to watch over you. Sorenson Family
January 21, 2012
Long time Bergie freind will long be remembered.
Shirley Martin
Phyllis Millan
January 21, 2012
Bergie women of Bleu By You (PTC) will miss our favorite shirt maker. Condolences to the family.
Glen Fotre
January 21, 2012
I didn't see my "Bergie Buddy" many time since I moved to Arizona, but I guess that I've seen him for the last time. He will be missed by many!
Shawn Storey
January 21, 2012
Tom was young(a kid) at heart.I always enjoyed skiing with him.Bergies will miss him at Lake Tahoe.
January 21, 2012
Tom was a great brother-in-law who was loved and accepted by all of our family.
Bing & Lavonne Stewart
Carol Jarmer
January 20, 2012
Thanks, Tom, for your kindness and friendship. Good memories with you at Tahoe, Anthony Lakes, Red Fir Lane. Thanks for your skiing encouragement to Bryant. We miss you already.
January 20, 2012
Ray and I have many wonderful memories of trips with Tom to Lake Tahoe. He always made us feel welcome and included in whatever he was up to, whether it was a day of skiing or an evening at a local restaurant. More recently we often saw him on bike rides. He was working hard to get and stay in shape. He was a kind, generous man and we are saddened to lose him. Ray and Samantha Waltz`
Jeanne Nyquist
January 20, 2012
Tom was a very caring ski friend. He looked out for everyone's safety and made sure everyone had a good time. Thanks to Tom for his friendship.
Trish Ezell
January 20, 2012
We will miss you Tom. You were always there for me and I won't forget.
Lisa Miller
January 20, 2012
Tom was a very enthusiastic skier. We will miss him.
Becky Storey
January 20, 2012
Frencjie I will always remember you, a great ski and raft buddy! You will be missed not only as a Bergie, but as a great Person!
Becky Storey
January 20, 2012
I did not know Tom well but remember him as a very caring and fun guy when we attended the same Mt. High ski trips. He made me laugh on more than one occasion which gives credit to his great sense of humor. I send my condolences to his loved ones. Elaine Bock
Cher Hinerman
January 20, 2012
I have wonderful memories of skiing with Tom all over the world. His kindness, laughter, and joy of life will be greatly missed by all his Bergie family.
Shirley Hoem
January 20, 2012
Remember Tom skiing backwards taking videos in the 80's with a BIG video camera? Then we got to watch the videos of ourselves skiing? How did he ski backwards with that big camera??? Tom, you will be missed.
Linda McGavin
January 20, 2012
Tom, I wish you had been able to take more ski trips with Mountain High where you didn't have to work! We enjoyed your company very much. Your legacy of running the Bergie Tahoe Trip with Bob Burns will be remembered forever.
Valerie Skinner
January 19, 2012
I will miss you Tom, you were always looking out for me and making sure I was safe.
January 19, 2012
Tom was a great ski friend we all will miss him at the midweek ski group at Timberline, Kurt Mezger Eagle Creek
Bob Kabeiseman
January 19, 2012
Tom was a GREAT person...will always remember meeting him on a trip I ran to Maui with Steve Rieg (another one missed greatly!).
Bob Burns
January 19, 2012
Tom was great ski buddy and friend. He will be missed.
January 19, 2012
D' Boss will be missed by all of us who had the opportunity to work for him. We will continue to "work more, talk less!" in his honor.
Nancy & Bo
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