Rita K. Hillman

Thank you to Rita for her support of nurses. I was super fortunate to benefit from a scholarship thanks to her. I will forever be grateful

Though I never had the opportunity to know Mrs. Hillman, her generosity has enabled me to pursue an education at Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing. Being a recipient of the Hillman Scholarship has not only affected my life positively, but that of my two children as well. Had it not been for her, I may not have been able to do this. My heart goes out to family and loved ones in your time of loss.

At the moment of Rita K. Hillman’s birth she had no reputation, no record of fine works, and no personally endearing qualities. But as her enriching life developed, her “generic name” took on real meaning; identifying her as a unique and wonderful person. Now at her death, her “name” is sealed. Her “good” name stands for so much as evidenced by the many comments of those who have spoken or written fondly about her this past week. As a future nurse practitioner, I wish to not only remember...

My deepest sympathies to the Hillman family for their loss. As a student at Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing, I was privileged and honored to be selected as a Hillman Scholar. Although I didn't have a chance to personally meet her, Mrs. Hillman's spirit was felt at every Hillman function I ever attended. I am saddened by this loss and will strive to practice nursing with as much generosity and commitment as Mrs. Hillman demonstrated to the student nurses she supported.

My deepest symphaties to the Hillman family for this great loss. My life has changed because of Ms. Rita Hillman, she is a gentle soul who shared her goodness with the world. I am deeply honored to be a Hillman scholar, I will continue to sow the seeds of caring and love that embodied Ms. Hillman.

I offer my condolences to Mrs. Hillman’s family and to all those who knew and loved her. Although I unfortunately did not have the opportunity to meet Mrs. Hillman in person, I am reminded of her gentle soul when I pass her smiling photo in the hallway at Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing. I am proud to be a Hillman Scholar. You are an inspiration and will be missed by all.

I came to Mrs. Hillman's funeral knowing little more than that she was profoundly generous, but all the rich and expressive words about her left me with a deep appreciation for her intelligence, kindness, humor and strength of character. I regret that I was never able to know her, and I feel even more proud and honored to be a recipient of the Hillman Scholarship. (This sounds like so many polite/proper words, but all those snapshots -- the dwarves, the mushroom/chantarelle on a beach, the...

I never had the honor of meeting Mrs. Hillman, but after hearing the beautiful words spoken by her family, I can truly understand what an amazing person she was. I will be forever thankful for her generosity, and I am proud to be a Hillman scholar.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.