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Billy Hillman Obituary

Dr. Billy Woods Hillman born in Kansas on July 30, 1934, went to join his Lord on July 15, 2015. He was a Professor of Counseling and Guidance at the UofA for 28 years and a Marriage and Family Therapist for ten years. He was President of the Arizona AAMFT, an active member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church and humanitarian and interfaith organizations. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 58 years, Betty Hillman; daughters, Debi Demijohn (Russell) of Parker, CO and Susan de Alban (Luis) of Mindo, Ecuador; granddaughters, Laurissa and Kimberly Demijohn. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Cindy. A Celebration of Bill's life will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 9252 E. 22nd St. Arrangements by VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 21, 2015.

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Beverly Nichols

July 19, 2016

I was just doing an online search for my former mentor and was so sad to pull up this obituary. I owe my career as a marriage and family therapist to Dr. Bill and will be forever grateful for his "taking me under his wing" at the U of A and afterwards, as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Betty, as well as your girls. With love and appreciation to a wonderful man who is and will continue to be greatly missed!

nancy

November 6, 2015

To the Hillman family,
May God be with you all during this difficult time. Dr. Hillman was one of my professors during my masters study at the U. of A. His chatty, warm, and down to earth lectures made his courses very informative yet entertaining. His presence will be missed.

Mary & John Daley

August 31, 2015

Dear Betty,,
John and I are saddened and surprised to learn of Bill's passing. During my graduate training in the mid 70's Bill was one of my Professors, later we became colleges. He was always kind, helpful and understanding. I appreciated his wisdom and will miss his sparkling smile. Our payers extend to all of you who are feeling his loss. Mary and John Daley

Jim McIntosh

August 21, 2015

Dear Betty and Susan, / My thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of grief. / Susan, you were such a support for me during the summer of my mother's death. Wish I were able to help you in some way. / Paz y cariño, Jim

Michelle Mitchiner

August 11, 2015

So very sorry to hear about Bill. Heard through dad, (Dan H). Betty, many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love from your extended Hillman family, Michelle Mitchiner (Micki Hillman)

Paul (Dan) & Susan Hillman

August 11, 2015

Just found out yesterday threw my brother Jack Hillman that our cousin had passed away. Myself (Dan Hillman) and wife Sue were sorry to hear the news but did know he had been suffering for sometime as we had visited him about six months ago at his daughter Debi Demijohn's home in Colarado. We will be praying for Betty and daughters Debi and Susan,and grandauters during your time of grieving.

Lou and Lonnie LaMontagne

July 27, 2015

So sad to hear of Bill's passing. Please know we hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Roberts

July 22, 2015

My sincerest condolences to Betty and family...I will always remember Bill's kindness and welcoming smile at Presbyterian gatherings!

July 21, 2015

Dear Betty: My deepest sympathy for your loss of your dear and loving husband, Bill. I always remember your kind loving visit to me when my son, Gus, died. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers.WinniePorcelli

Pat

July 21, 2015

With sympathy and condolences. May God give you strength and comfort. Psalm 94:18,19,22.

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