Virgil L. Hill

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil L. Hill on January 13, 2026, due to complications from a series of falls at his residence in Arvada. He was a beloved father, family member, friend, parishioner, and community member. It is comforting to believe he is with his wife Shirley, two daughters, a grandson, and two older brothers who preceded him in death. Virgil is survived by two daughters, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a loving brother and sister. His spirit will always remain alive within his family.

Virgil is celebrated for his kind and gentle soul; devoted love and care for family; countless professional accomplishments; leadership in numerous volunteer organizations, various water and bank boards, and his local church. He was a man who lived his life fully with integrity, dedication, generosity and kindness, and doing all with a delightful sense of humor.

Born in Granby, Colorado in 1928 to Harold and Bertha Hill, he was the middle child of five. He grew up ranching and farming on the family homestead outside of Granby. He exhibited a rare curiosity and thirst for knowledge learning to read the bible at the age of four. There are spirited accounts about the "Hill" boys, and cherished tales of harrowing car escapades. Although the youngest and only girl, his sister both tended to, and reigned in her brothers throughout their lives.

Virgil exhibited leadership as an editor of his yearbook and class president of his graduating class from Hot Sulphur Springs High School in 1945. After graduation he worked as an auto parts manager, manager of a dairy, and a chief for a fire protection district. He married Shirley Rossman in June of 1949, and they enjoyed 71+ years of marriage until her death in 2020.

His predominate and illustrious career was with the Consolidated Mutual Water Company beginning in 1954. He pursued further education in Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analyses and Engineering classes during his rise within the company. He served as general manager or president for over 27 years and continued as a consultant for several years after his resignation in 1991. His crowning achievement, in short, was improving the company's early reputation and preserving its' structure as a private, non-profit, customer owned company, rather than a public or government run utility.

A love of music enriched his life. He taught himself to play the guitar, dulcimer and even attempted the banjo. He and his wife traveled the country attending Willy Nelson concerts, danced to country western music, and perfected the "Pretzel" move. Virgil enjoyed playing golf as often as possible and was known to frequent a few pool halls.

A celebration of life for a truly extraordinary person will be held at a future date. While memorial donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Lutheran Medical Center Foundation, or a charity of your choice are appreciated, they are entirely optional.