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Dexter Hill Obituary
Dexter Kyle Hill, 31, passed away at home March 25, 2016. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on May 17, 1984, the son of Doug and Natalie Hill. He graduated from Highland high school where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball, and was the first team all-state quarterback. Dexter went on to play collegiate football at Scottsdale CC where he was the All-JuCo Offensive Player of the Year, and finished at Dixie State University.
Following his football career, Dexter worked in several capacities in the construction industry, where he was extremely good at operating machinery. He had a love for the outdoors, specifically motorcycling, camping, golfing, hunting, snowmobiling, and horseback riding. Dexter took advantage of every opportunity he could to be outside, and most often engaged in these activities with his family members.
Dexter's love for God mirrored his love for his family, especially his daughter, Brielle, who was born on August, 25, 2015. The last week of his life was spent surrounded by his siblings and parents, where he was able to give his family a final glimpse of his greatest characteristics. Among these, were his wonderful sense of humor and wit, his tender heart, his kindness toward others, and his contagious smile. Most of all, Dexter will be remembered for his loyalty and his unique ability to connect with others.
Dexter was the second of four children, and was loved and adored by each of his siblings, including: Jordan (and wife Megan), Celeste (and husband Joe), and Taysom (and wife Emily). He was dearly loved by his nieces and nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death and welcomed by his two grandmothers, Ilene Harris and Jean Hill; as well as his uncle, Craig Hill.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Colonial Funeral Home 2005 S. 4th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho 83201, 208-233-1500.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11 am at the LDS Tyhee Stake Center, 12146 Tyhee Road, Pocatello, ID 83202, with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 am prior to services.
Burial will be in the Lava Hot Springs Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com
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Bruce Hopkins
April 5, 2016
I have had the honor to broadcast Highland Football games during the time that Jordan, Dexter and Taysom played. It is with great sadness that I heard of Dexter's passing. To the Hill family please accept my prayers and sympathy.
Gary and Dixie Jenson
March 31, 2016
So sorry about your grandson Neil and Karen. We love you. .
Dan Erickson
March 30, 2016
I just think of any words thank goddess for the power of the God and the church it's sad when someone we love has died and moved on to a better place Dexter will live again Jesus Christ will be resurrected and the dead will walk once again.
Jami Herbst
March 30, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Hill family. I have such fond high school memories of Dexter. I'm grateful I was able to know him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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March 30, 2016
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dexter. He was a friend of ours when he attended the University of Northern Iowa and played football there. He was such a nice person. Our condolences to his family.
Katie Gullickson
Quintona and Greg Long
March 30, 2016
We are without words for the loss of Dexter, and wish we were able to be at the services. He is not and will not be forgotten by all of us who knew him. All our love and prayers to the Hill family.
John and Karma Merzlock
March 30, 2016
FAMILIES ARE FOREVER.We chose our families before we were born.They were our best hope of getting through mortality,individually and together,and they will be our families in the eternities to come. Dexter will be with you from time to time as you are aware of him. He loves each of you and will be there to celebrate and reconnect with until you are all together again.May the Lord bless all of you and strengthen you with HIS PEACE which surpasseth all understanding.
Brett Koebcke
March 30, 2016
I'm shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of an old college friend. What an awesome person. My condolences to you all, wish I would have seen him before his final years.
Kirk & Faye (Smith) Avarell
March 30, 2016
Doug and Natalie,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son, I can't imagine what you must be going through. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you at this difficult time.
Joy Gentry
March 30, 2016
I am do sad to here about Dexter. Your family is so special and the comfort we all have is we are an eternal family. My prayers are with you in getting through this hard time.
Debbie Richardson
March 30, 2016
I am so so sorry. My heart aches. I pray for peace and comfort for you all.
Tammie Bullock Barbre
March 30, 2016
Natalie, Doug & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dexter to your family. I pray Heavenly Father will wrap His arms around you to help ease your pain.
Bryson Hoge
March 29, 2016
God Bless you Dexter. You will be forever missed.
Chris Bohn
March 29, 2016
Dex was a real good friend of my wife and her family. I would like to send my sympathies and prayers to his family and wish the best for them.
Vivecia Barnett
March 29, 2016
I am a graduate of BYU. You are all in my
thoughts and prayers.
Vivecia Wilson Barnett
RaeLyn Price
March 29, 2016
Dear Hill family,
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for the loss of Dexter. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you feel our Saviors loving arms around you and may you find peace and comfort through him.
Love, The Rdale and RaeLyn Price family
Kevin and Melody England
March 29, 2016
President and Sister Hill and family,
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Families are forever and you are a forever family. May you find peace with each other and in the Savior Jesus Christ.
Bishop and Sister Kevin and Melody England
Dave and Angie Hansen
March 29, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vince and Becky Bellon
March 29, 2016
Doug, Natalie and Family,
We are truly sorry to hear of Dexter's passing. We wish to express our condolences and let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and strength in knowing that through the atonement of Jesus Christ we will be reunited with our loved ones again.
Gary Mickelson
March 29, 2016
Dear Doug and Natalie,
Just wanting you to know we are thinking of you and your family during this most difficult time.Dexter was an amazing person that I enjoyed getting to know over the years. The Angels are welcoming a special person home and we hope you find peace in that.
Gary & Karen Mickelson
Wendy Hammond
March 29, 2016
Doug,
My heart breaks for you. Dexter was a fine person, who loved life and loved his family. I pray you will be blessed with strength and peace in the days ahead.
Stephanee Mower
March 29, 2016
Our hearts are broken for you all! We send our love and constant prayers!
Kevin and Sue Hansen
March 29, 2016
Doug, Natalie, and Family,
Sue and I are deeply saddened for your loss. We hope you find peace and comfort in the coming days. Your kids and you have always had a place in our hearts. Knowing our Heavenly Father's plan, and that Families are Forever, will heal your pain with time. We are so very sorry.
Kevin and Sue Hansen
Meridian, Idaho
March 28, 2016
Dear Doug and Natalie, You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we know the lord's love will comfort you and your family. Kevin and Connie Neeser
Bridget Bybee Short
March 28, 2016
To the Hills, I wish I knew what to say. Growing up in the 3rd ward with your family I always enjoyed Dexters smile. Your family is amazing and my heart aches for your loss.
Helen Lusk
March 28, 2016
Gone but never forgotten. Such an incredible family support system and such an example to us all. Unconditional love at its finest. Love you Doug and Natalie. Thank you for sharing your wonderful son with the world. Such a fine athlete and human being. You raised him right. He was AWESOME!
March 28, 2016
Dear Hill family: We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We have fond memories of Dexter, and all of your family, when we lived in Pocatello. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We love you.
-Jerry & Nancy Jussel & family
Katie Rhoades Homer
March 28, 2016
I am very sorry for this heartbreaking loss your family is going through at this time. I graduated with Dexter and my prayers go to you all and hope that you may find peace in the Savior Jesus Christ.
March 28, 2016
Doug and Natalie and family,
I am so sorry and saddened to hear about Dexter's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you guys.
Elesa Shuman
Judd Thompson
March 28, 2016
I am extremely saddened by the passing of Dexter. I was a teammate of his at Dixie State in 2008 and became a close friend of his. He was a great person and made everyone around him better. I will always remember the great memories I have with Dexter and will be praying for his family during this difficult time.
Judd Thompson
Kelly and Penny Fisher
March 28, 2016
To lose a child is hard. We hope that you can find peace in your memories. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Steve Muir
March 28, 2016
Dexter was a dear friend and will be sadly missed. I know he is with our father in heaven. Prayers go out to the family.
Darryl Syversen
March 28, 2016
Celeste,
I know how much you loved and adored each of your brothers. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Smitty and Quincy Faure
March 28, 2016
Doug, Natalie, Jordan, Celeste, and Tays... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing this wonderful young man with us and with the world. His charisma, his smile, his true compassionate and friendly demeanor were contagious to all of us who had the pleasure of working with him. We have so many fond memories of days in the training room... On the football field.. Or on the basketball court ... Because of Dexter. We will cherish those memories for our lives... May God bring you all peace and healing. Our prayers are with you!
Mel & Lisa Hall
March 28, 2016
Dear Doug, Natalie, & family; We are so sorry! We know that words cannot console your feelings of loss, but we wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. So grateful for the gospel plan. Love, Mel & Lisa Hall
March 28, 2016
Taysom,
I only know you as a fellow Idahoan and a fan of BYU football, but my heart goes out to you and your family at this very difficult time. Please know I am one of tens of thousands of fans who appreciates the great example you have been as a representative of BYU and the church. We extend our love, sympathy and sincere condolences to you and your family. Life is fragile and when we lose a loved one we are expected to go on, but life is never the same. May the Spirit be with you to give you peace and buoy you up.
Sincerely,
Larry Schwendiman
March 28, 2016
Natalie, Doug and Family,
My heart breaks for each of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you and your prescious family,
Barbara Cook
Joe & Natalie Germaine Family
March 28, 2016
Dear Doug, Natalie, & Family:
Our hearts are just broken for you. We have such fond memories of Dexter. We loved him so much. Please know that our prayers are with you and we love you very much. May you feel our Heavenly Father's arms around you and His comfort during this difficult time. Much love from Arizona.
David & Connie Rowley
March 28, 2016
Taysom, love and hugs to you and your loved ones as you mourn the loss of your precious brother. May you gradually find peace and comfort to heal your broken hearts, through Jesus Christ's infinite healing mercy.
Blake, Sandy, McCall, Tanner. Zac, Ally & claire Modersitzki
March 28, 2016
Dear Hills: While we didn't have the good fortune of meeting Dexter, we've grown to love members of his family. Please know many are praying for you and love you. Heavenly Father knows all and knows your struggle at losing your son; may his loving spirit embrace you all at this time!
We feel this sad for you
John Erickson
March 28, 2016
Taysom we are saddened by your loss and hope that you can feel the arms of the Holy Ghost surround you and your family. Our prayers are with you and hope you heart heals from this loss. We missed you Saturday but your brothers were thinking of you as they knelt on the field and prayed for their brother away in Idaho with his family. It is always difficult to see that life goes on yet it is so different for you because of your loss. Again our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Ed Hill
March 28, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of Dexter.
I pray your memories and love along with God's wonderful arms keep you comforted and at peace during this most difficult time.
Connie Dominguez
March 27, 2016
I'm so sorry for ur loss. Dex was a friend who I respected and loved. May God be with you through these trying times
Jody Bloxham
March 27, 2016
Doug and Natalie and family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Praying for strength for you to get through the next many days and years. God bless...
Val Moss
March 27, 2016
Taysom,
We are truly saddened at the death of your brother Dex. We lost a daughter 3 years ago. This Easter Day we send our love and may the Holy Spirit be with you and yours. I met your Brother in law David in Provo 3 weeks ago in a restaurant. We are from Rexburg and take in BYU sports every chance we can. We have had season tickets for several years to the football games and love it most when we get to see No. 4 out there. Good luck in your recovery. We would love to meet you some day. Val and Kathy Moss
Hardison Family
March 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
John Novosel
March 27, 2016
Doug and Natalie we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dexter I will always have fond memories of him growing up and all the joy he brought to those around him I can't imagine what you're going through But please know the thoughts and prayers of all the novoselfamily are with you.
Elmo Díaz
March 27, 2016
Los Amamos mucho aunque no nos conocemos en persona. En Jesus somos hermanos y atravez de el nos encontraremos un dia nuevamente. Que Dios los bendiga en este momento tan dificil.
Claudia Tremelling
March 27, 2016
Doug, Natalie and family:
My love and prayers are with you all. There are no words to make things feel better right now. Please know I understand and care about you very much. I'm here to help in any way possible. May our Heavenly Father bring you comfort and peace through the days ahead.
Madison Gillmore
March 27, 2016
I know that this is a little late but R.I.P Dexter Hill 3/25/16 you were amazing and I miss you so much I really wish I could've seen you more at your football games and annoying you when you were doing interviews with other people. I really wish I was actually able to talk to you instead of being to shy to say something to you. I wish I could've seen you before you died. Thank you for being my "boyfriend" when I was a little girl. I miss you and I hope I get to see you again soon and I know your family misses you a lot! No matter what I will always be your little cheerleader!❤Fly High my favorite football player! Love you and miss you Dex Rest In Paradise!
Kara (Decker) Bohn
March 27, 2016
We knew Dexwhen he played for UniversityofNorthern Iowa. My daughter who was 3ish at the time was completely and madly in love with Dex he would come over to my parents house.after games and just hangout we were his home away from home.Madison is beyond deviststed like most people are and I pray God will carry you through this. Thank you Dex for being such a good example to all of us we love and miss you. Until we meet again!!
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