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Lila Hill Obituary
July 1, 1932 - March 22, 2025
Meridian, Idaho - Lila Hill, 92, of Meridian passed away on March 22, 2025. Lila was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on July 1, 1932 to John and Bonnie Seamster. She grew up and graduated high school in the nearby Sargent Community. She married Kent Kehler in 1950 and they relocated to Meridian in 1952. Three sons were born to this union. In 1968, she remarried to Earl Hill and moved to his Amity Road farm. Lila taught piano lessons and served as a church organist for over 50 years. She was one of the founding members of the Meridian Historical Society and wrote the weekly historical column for the Meridian Times for over 20 years. She was also active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Order of the Eastern Star, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, the Idaho Huguenot Society and P.E.O. Chapter BZ of Meridian. She served as the United Methodist Historian for Idaho for almost a quarter century and as the City of Meridian historian for over 30 years. Lila received numerous recognition and awards both locally and on a regional level for her work in the community including Meridian Woman of the Year in 1992 and Meridian Volunteer of the Year Award in 2015. She was also a prolific crafter. Earl and Lila could be seen at many of the local craft shows pedaling their woven rag rugs. She remained busy through her final days; often playing piano at the assisted living center and sewing quilts for the hospital. Survivors include her three sons: Keith, Boyd and Kurt Kehler (Terri); Earl's son, Marti (Dixie) and daughter, Sallijo; grandchildren: Gage Kehler, Alyse Russel, Stacey Walgamont, Kimberly Hill and Christiana Williamson; and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 28th at Meridian United Methodist Church. Burial will follow be at Meridian Cemetery. Services are under the care of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.
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Susan (Gossi) Folger
May 12, 2025
What an amazing woman! I did not know about her community involvement and so many accomplishments. I only remembered her as a neighbor to my family on Amity/Cloverdale and as my piano teacher. Special condolences to my MHS classmates, Marti Hill and Keith Kehler.
Barbara L. Grant
March 27, 2025
Oh behalf of Idaho State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, our deepest condolences to your family. Lila was a beloved member of our organization for over 53 years. She will be remembered for her love of local history and genealogy. She will dearly missed by so many.
Barbara Grant, State Chaplain
ISSDAR
Rose McKinney
March 27, 2025
Lila was a long time friend of our aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Doyle McClure. Their friendship began as neighbors in downtown Meridian. Dorothy and Lila were both members of P.E.O. ChapterBZ and treasured the preservation of Meridian´s history.
Elizabeth Jacox
March 26, 2025
I met Lila years ago when she was a frequent visitor to the State Historical Library & Archives. She devoted countless hours to research on the history of Meridian and Ada County. Over the years we had enjoyable conversations and I relied on her extensive knowledge and long memory. I am glad that we kept in touch, I regret that I hadn't visited her recently. The last time we met, she was busily working on quilts and keeping up with her piano practice, starting each day with "Beautiful Morning." I was lucky to have known her. I will miss her.
Jennifer Johnson
March 25, 2025
Lila was very helpful getting historical information for the Dairy Board. She had wonderful experiences that she shared. She was amazing.
Barbara Perry Bauer
March 25, 2025
I met Lila years ago when I was a young historian. Lila shared her knowledge and passion for Meridian's history with me. Over the years, I had the opportunity to work with her on several projects, and I always admired her love for her hometown and her ability to share information. She was the backbone of Meridian's Historical Society, and without her, so much of the town's history would have been lost. I always enjoyed my time visiting and learning from Lila. She will be greatly missed.
Loretta Cummins
March 25, 2025
Lila made quilt tops that she gave to the SW Idaho Chapter of Project Linus to comfort children in health or family distress.
On Linus workdays we would see her at Meadowlakes where she would turn in tops and pick up more fabric to create more quilts.
We will miss seeing her.
Judy Gallic
March 25, 2025
Lila loved visiting us at our Project Linus event in the Conference room at Meadow Lake Lodge. She couldn´t wait to share all the quilts she sewed for children that needed a special comfort . She was such a delightful friend and will be missed.
Toni Smith
March 25, 2025
Lila will be missed by many. Her effort's in our community did not go unknown. We all knew of the good work she did for us.
Janet Walter
March 25, 2025
Lila would come down to our Project Linus meeting at Touch Mark and bring us at least 10 quilt tops that she had made since our last meeting and pick up more fabric. We so enjoyed visiting with her. We had just commented how we didn't see her at our last meeting. She will be so missed.
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