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I went to high school with Matt. I remember his as just THE nicest guy!! My prayers are with his family.
April Crabtree
February 05, 2009 | Phoenix, AZ
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Matthew Bowen Hill
Mesa, Arizona
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35, Mesa, AZ died January 24, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. Matt was born February 7, 1973 to Sheril and Ann Hill in Downey, CA, the youngest of five children. He graduated from Mountain View High School in Mesa, AZ, class of 1991. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from ASU, and was close to completing his master's degree from BYU in Theatre Theory, History and Criticism. On December 14, 2007, Matt married his sweetheart Lizeth Sayas. He was adjunct professor of theater at Scottsdale Community College and was the computer lab technician for the school. Matt will always be remembered as a defender of the underdog and fiercely loyal to his friends and family. He had a big brain and a bigger heart, with a great sense of humor. Matt was a lover of movies, theater, good food and was passionate about technology. He was intellectually curious and a voracious reader. Matt always knew the answer to any question! He was the favorite uncle of Megan, Tim, Brennan, Griffin, Greg, Nick, Katie, Alex, Sonny, Hannah, Max, Mitchell, Brock, Sophie, Stephen, Brad, Libby, Nate, Jack, Axel and Kaenan. He is survived by his loving wife Liz, his parents Sheril and Ann Hill, and his siblings Leslie and Mark Walker, Tracy and Christopher Williams, Von and Lisa Hill, and Burke and Cindy Hill. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bert and Hattie Oberhansley and Von and Maxine Hill. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 28 at 11:00 AM at the Maricopa Stake Center, 611 N. Stewart, Mesa, AZ. Friends may visit Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way and at the church Wednesday morning from 9-10:40 prior to the service. Interment: Spanish Fork, Utah City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please help in assisting Liz with medical expenses by donating at TeamBigRedCat.com.
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Although I never served with Matt I did know him while we were on our mission. My condolences to the family's and friends. I was very sad to hear of his passing
Clayton Hughes
February 03, 2009 | Las Vegas, NV
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I served part of my mission as a lucky companion with Matt. He was very fun loving, had a great personality, and smiled all the time. We had many adventures together, I will miss him tremendously.
Alan Perkins
January 31, 2009 | Spokane Valley, WA
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Dear Hills: I only found out today of the passing of my friend Matt. We were in Young Men together for many years and he is so unique and fun. A wonderful soul and heart as large as the world and smile that would make one be glad you were with him. I saw him last at his reception with his sweet wife. I am glad to claim Matt as my friend. I am so glad that we will always be friends forever. I love Matt and all he has given me. Dan Boyle and family
Dan Boyle
January 30, 2009 | Mesa, AZ
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I went to High School with Matt and was part of the same clubs. Matt was always able to put a smile on my face. Matt gave me many fun memories, I was sorry to hear the news. Your family is in our prayers.
Rachel Hollenbeck(Duffin)
January 30, 2009 | Mesa, AZ
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As a former SCC staffer, I had the pleasure of knowing Matt Hill and appreciating his creativity and skill. I am terribly saddened for the tremedous loss his wife and family must endure.
Patricia Bezunartea
January 30, 2009 | Tempe, AZ
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I served with Matt in Natchez, MS. At that time I was known as Elder Anderson. We had fun and pain riding up and down those hills on our bikes. Matt and I would talk about music, movies and girls. He always got annoyed by Queen fans who only knew Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust and We Will Rock You. We would take little road trips which, honestly, got us into some trouble. What a great time.
One night while he was brushing his teeth I snuck into his bed and slid against...
Shane Corellian
January 29, 2009 | Salt Lake CIty, UT
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I was one of Matt's mission companions. We served together in Metairie, LA. for a few months. I had heard he was sick an am shocked and saddened by his passing. He was a good companion.
Cade Seeley
January 29, 2009 | Kaysville, UT
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Matt was larger-than-life. He made his corner of the writing lab at SCC a cheerful, intelligent place. When I had trouble yesterday with a mal-functioning classroom computer, I rushed there...and then waited while the tech desk across campus was called. I said to the lady at the center: "Well, I guess we all know nobody can replace Matt." With tears in our eyes, we nodded. He was beloved. He will be deeply missed.
Dixie Swan
January 28, 2009 | Scottsdale, AZ
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