Thomas Eugene Hill

Thomas Eugene Hill Thomas Hill died peacefully at his farm in Orting on May 20, 2011, at age 83. He is survived by his wife Muriel of 58 years, his 4 children, Tresa (Mark), Leslie (Mike), Tim (Drina), and Steve (Sandi), and many loving grand and great-grandchildren. Tom was born in Everett, Washington on July 17, 1927 to Lewis and Lily Hill, and graduated from Everett High School. Tom served in the US Military, where he played trombone for the Fort Langley, Virginia, Air Force band. Tom graduated from Western Washington College in Bellingham. He chose a career as a public school teacher. Tom taught 32 years with his final 22 years in Puyallup at Maplewood, Spinning, and Ridgecrest Elementary Schools. He retired in 1987. Tom loved music and used his gift for music throughout his life. He taught music, and directed choir and music at Bethany Baptist, Graham Emmanuel Baptist, and Sumner First Christian Churches. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Orting Christian Church in Orting, Washington on Thursday June 2, 2011, at 11 A.M. Donations may be made to the Twin Cities Creation Science Association: http://www.tccsa.tc/.