Duane Folsom Hillam

Duane Folsom Hillam 1919 ~ 2006 Heaven has received a master builder. Dad is off to design and build the biggest bridge of his life. Duane Folsom Hillam passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him, September 23rd, 2006, in a home that was filled with love and gratitude for a wonderful father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born January 23, 1919, in Amarillo, Texas, a son of LeRoy W. and Ethleen F. Hillam. He married Jean Irene Anderson July 16, 1941, in the Logan LDS Temple. After her death June 16, 1999, he married Suzan Ross Campbell March 27, 2001 and was later divorced. Duane graduated from South High School in 1936 where he was a Student Body Officer and played football, basketball, and track. He attended Utah State University lettering in basketball and track and was also a Student Body Representative for his class. He graduated in 1940 with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering and later became a licensed professional engineer. He received the Citizenship Award and the American Legion Medal and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Reserves upon graduation. He served five years of active duty before and during World War II and was discharged into the Army Reserves as a Major. He completed 28 years of active and reserve duty and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1968. He liked to brag about being on the X Corps Pistol Team and holding an NRA Masters Card. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many leadership positions including Elders Quorum President, Ward Clerk, High Priest Group Leader and Stake Athletic Director for nine years. Duane spent over 20 years as a volunteer giving Income Tax assistance under the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program. As a hobby he loved woodworking in his shop where he made many things for kids, grandkids, and friends. He loved to cook and enjoyed golf and bowling. He is survived by one son and six daughters, Doug (Kandy) Hillam, Judy (Gene) Brimhall, Bonnie Hoen (James deceased), Patti Ramey (John deceased), Merrilee Clark, Terry (James) Bragg, and Laurie Jo (Daren) Deadmond, 35 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and seven on the way. He is also survived by sisters Shirley Nielsen and June Bertram and sister-in-law, Harriett P. Hillam. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean and babies Sherrie and LeRoy. A celebration of his life will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. September 29, 2006, at the Orem Stonewood Stake Center, 450 S. 100 W., Orem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2006, at the same Stake Center. Family and friends may visit from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be held in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com