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Graydon Hileman Obituary

Graydon Hileman In fond remembrance of Graydon Glenn Hileman, 56, of Morro Bay who went to his heavenly home on Monday afternoon, April 18, 2016. Graydon Hileman was born in November 1959 in San Luis Obispo to Dr. Lloyd Oliver Hileman and Helen Bowen Hileman. He grew up in Morro Bay with his brother, Dean and sister, Candace. As a child, he enjoyed his proficiency on his unicycle and performing magic tricks. He attended Morro Union Elementary School and Morro Bay Jr. - Sr. High School. He graduated from Morro Bay High School in 1977. He attended the Church of Christ in Morro Bay. After high school, he worked as a plumber's apprentice, working in the Sierra Vista area of Arizona. He moved back to the Central Coast in the early 1990's and enjoyed living at the beach on Studio Drive in Cayucos. He worked for David's Plumbing in San Luis Obispo and later became the owner of David's Plumbing. He moved back to Morro Bay eight years ago. Graydon loved the outdoors as he enjoyed rock climbing, the beach and the ocean. He also loved jazz, playing his saxophone and reading books, a trait that he picked up from his mother who was the San Luis Obispo Children's Librarian. He later became a devoted volunteer with the Morro Bay Friends of the Library. He was known for his sense of humor and his kind nature to others with a wide circle of good friends. He was involved in the planning of many of his class reunions from Morro Bay High School. He is survived by his brother, Dean and sister-in-law Sherry of Los Osos; brother-in-law, Randy Kirkman; nephews, Jason Hileman, Travis Hileman, Brian Kirkman, Bradlee Kirkman and nieces, Coral Hileman and Crystal Hileman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Helen Hileman and his sister, Candace Hileman Kirkman. A Memorial Service will be held at the Los Osos Valley Memorial Park Chapel located at 2260 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, Calif., on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 11:00am. Reception to follow the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morro Bay Friends of the Library, 625 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, Calif., 93442. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Apr. 24, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Graydon Hileman

13 Entries

Graydon and Jellies in Monterey

Vicki Lynch

April 16, 2019

Miss you forever my friend. The world is less bright with you gone

David Reid

April 18, 2017

A year has passed and I still am at a loss for words. You are a large part of my favorite childhood memories. When I heard of your passing I thought I had lost a longtime friend. What I have come to realize is I have not lost a friend. You live on in my memories and I think of you often and the crazy things we did as kids. Rest In Peace my friend.

Seona Lampman

May 8, 2016

You are a kind spirit, and our neighborhood loved having you at our parties. Say "hello" to Jeff Hensley up there. Enjoy a bonfire in the sky for all of us.

Kalila Volkov

April 30, 2016

As a neighbor, I didn't know Graydon well, but he certainly had a sweet presence and a delightful smile. There is a sadness around here now that he's gone. Many blessings to him and his loved ones as he journeys on.

Christine Ponder

April 27, 2016

"Death is to life what returning is to going away. Death is a return to where we set out from when we were born."
"How do I know that when I die here I will not be born somewhere else?"
"Why should we not assume that life and death are equally good?" Lin Lei

So grateful to have had you in my life even if it was only for a short time. I will think of you often and I will see you again, my friend. May your new wings carry you far.

Rhonda Viescas

April 26, 2016

Your leaving has hit me hard. The late night chats and special attention are just want I needed. You were a loving gentleman. I admire you for your humor, intelligence, and insights. You left much, much too soon but I am so very proud that I was your friend. I love you, my brother.

Rhonda Viescas

April 26, 2016

Your leaving has hit me harder than any other person that I can remember. You were there for me unknowingly keeping me company when I needed it most. The late night chats and humor, and wisdom, the connection, and love are more than I expected. You are truly one of a kind, and you left much, much too soon. I love you, my brother.

Cinder Buss

April 26, 2016

Graydon... We all feel the loss... Rest in Peace.... Sweet man

Graydon - Best camping trip ever!

Vicki Lynch

April 26, 2016

I miss you Grass Hopper. It was a blessing for me that even though we didn't hang out in school we eventually connected in our later years and became the best of friends. God knew what he was doing putting you in my path. You really changed my life, even if you didn't realize it. I'm already missing our long middle of the night chats on Facebook. Now who is going to get my obscure literary references? You always got them!

Friends like you are hard to come by and I will always feel the loss of you. But, Friends forever you said! I have it in writing. Save me a seat up there!

Love you Pal
Little Grass Hopper

Marleah

April 26, 2016

Farewell, Peanuts. The angels are really going to be laughing with you around.

Carol Orona

April 26, 2016

It has been many years since room 3 at Morro Elementary. You were only six then, a bit shy but still with that ready smile. We lived only a few blocks from each other so it was fun watching you grow those early years. A teacher always hurts inside when one of her former students is taken and much too young I might add. Rest in peace Graydon.

Donna

April 25, 2016

God must have needed a good plumber to call you home so soon. We never hung out in high school but became friends on Facebook, I'm going to miss your humor and friendship..The driving videos,the cave and your random videos of MB..Say hi to Doug and keep a light on in the cave..Till we fight zombies again...
R.I.P.

Steve Best

April 20, 2016

Graydon and I once shared a common dream. We saw and felt many things in the same light, humor and drive; We both joked about wanting to be behind the wheel of Johnny's Camaro. Graydon's generosity of spirit was infectious, and I have many great moments in our relationship that are indelible and was proud to have him as a friend and partner.
Rest easy Graydon, start her up, put it in gear, arm up on the back of the seat, and take that Camaro out for the long drive; Johnny won't mind. Fare Well.

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