Obituary of Anne Hill

B I O G R A P H Y HILL: Anne Isabel Hill passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at the age of 74 years. Anne is survived by: one son, Bill Hill and his wife Sherri of Kinsella, Alberta; four daughters: Twilla and her husband Dave Warby of Lloydminster; Lorraine and her husband Art Roberge of Okotoks, Alberta; Opal Hill of Lloydminster; Shanna and her husband Mike Germann of Edmonton; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two brothers: Jack Wilson and his wife Gwen of Shellbrook, SK; Bob Wilson and his wife Carol of Prince Albert, SK as well as numerous other relatives. Anne was predeceased by her husband Robert Hill. The funeral service for Anne was conducted from the McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster, Alberta on Monday, October 9, 2006 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Norman Laird officiating. Hymns sung were “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Rock of Ages,” and “Amazing Grace,” accompanied on the organ by Pat Skinner. Active pallbearers were all of her grandchildren. Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Eulogy (Family Thoughts) Read by Michelle Bergmann (Granddaughter) I am very proud to be here today. Proud to be amongst this family and especially proud to be here to talk about a wonderful person, my grandma, Anne Hill. She was a nurse, friend, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. It is easy to relive the fond memories we all have - there are just so very many of them. It is easy to talk about her endearing qualities - we all adored her so much. My grandma gave her life to others as a compassionate nurse and dedicated mother. She worked the night shift so that she could sleep while the kids were at school but be home to spend precious suppers and evenings with her children. On holidays and weekends the family tried so hard not to wake her after a long night shift. Shhh, don’t wake mom .... was often heard throughout the house but despite the best efforts, her sleep was sometimes disrupted accidentally. Though frustrated, she tried dearly not to get mad. She understood that her children were just that, children. She was the kind of person who focused on others, never asking for anything in return. Her children watched her in admiration as she prepared for a day at the hospital. Her crisp white uniform, white stockings, and white shoes - topped off with her perfectly starched nurses cap. Nothing complete until she added her red lipstick. Then, her 5 children would line up to receive their good-bye kisses before she left for the day. Once the kisses were complete and she had left for work, the children would compare their cheeks to see who had the reddest mark ... of course by this time, my grandma would have little lipstick left on her lips. She had a wonderful garden that we all enjoyed - new potatoes, corn, carrots, and the sweetest strawberries you could imagine. She loved animals and flowers and enjoyed trips to the country. She loved jeopardy and wheel of fortune - not to mention nearly every soap opera there was. As a woman, she was strong and determined. After losing her husband she not only persevered, she triumphed, learning not only to survive but enjoy the life that she had built for herself. She was adventurous and enjoyed to travel - especially when it included the other love of her life - bowling. The cookies, her sweet tooth, the bumper sticker that read “I may be slow but I am ahead of you.” The lilac trees, Leo and Tucker, and the best rhubarb crisp known to man. My grandma loved to laugh - even if it meant that she was laughing at herself. She was humble and proud. She was forgiving and patient, kind and generous. She was understanding and accepting, intelligent and independent. ... and that smile - so pure and true - her smile was a source of warmth and comfort for us all. We will remember and cherish the time we had with you. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Special Thanks Thank you to all the wonderful nurses at the Lloydminster Hospital and to Dr. DuPlooy who showed great professionalism, understanding and compassion. Thank you to those who called, sent flowers, made donations and attended the service. A very special thank you to the Nurses Honor Guard for their attendance and kind words. Mom would have been so proud. Thank you to McCaw Funeral Service and Reverend Norman Laird for a wonderful service. Ever Loved, Ever Remembered The Family Donations in memory of Anne may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.