James Richard Hill

Sep. 8, 1932 - Mar. 21, 2016

Date of Service: Mar. 29, 2016

James Richard Hill

James Richard Hill, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home in Herriman, Utah on Monday evening, March 21, 2016, surrounded by loved-ones.

James was born to James Harris and Mary Stanger Hill on September 8, 1932 in Burley, Idaho. He grew up in the Pella area. In 1947 the family moved to Hagerman. He graduated from Wendell High School in 1950 and then attended Albion Normal College for two years. He went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. While serving in the Navy, he married Mary Lou Gooding and they settled in Southern California. After his military service concluded he went on to cultivate a successful career in the retail industry. In 1976, he married Nola Jeanne Bevers, and they were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. He enjoyed life in Southern California with his eternal sweetheart and loved spending time with all of his family.

James was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed serving in many different capacities. After surviving serious illness, they relocated to McCall, Idaho where renewed health allowed him to enjoy his family and many outdoor activities that included the Idaho mountains that he loved. James and Nola had recently moved to Utah to be closer to family.

James was preceded in death by his father, James Harris Hill, his mother, Mary Stanger Hill and his sister, Mary Lou Hill.

Grateful to have shared in his life is his wife Nola (Bevers) Hill, sisters Bonnie (Jack) Funk and Georgia (Sherwood) Ricks, sons James Michael Hill and Kenneth (Lynne) Hill, daughters Tamie (Rick) Busbee and Kim (Allen) Rich. He also leaves eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Unity LDS Church in Burley, Idaho (275 S. 250 E). Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, March 28, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church.