Dorothy Anne Hill, age 83 of Clancy

Memories

Read the thoughts and memories, then feel free to add your own.

1. Robin Butala Hossfeld says

   January 1, 2014 at 6:55 am

   Greg and Jim, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I wish you the most of whatever you need right now as you work through your loss. She was a wonderful woman.

2. Kerry and Jan Perea says

   January 1, 2014 at 10:13 am

   Dear Greg, Char and Jim:
   We share in your grief at the passing of our angel Dorothy and yet at the same time rejoice
   that she is out of her pain and face-to-face with the Lord. We send our condolences to you
   all and our love. Our whole family loved her so and will miss her our whole lives. Our praise
   to you for giving her the care and love that helped her make the transistion from this earth
   to her heavenly home. Love from all the Pereas.

3. DEBBIE MURGEL SCHRAMM says

   January 1, 2014 at 6:59 pm

   I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A STRONG AND VERY GOOD PERSON. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. KEEP YOUR CHINS UP AND REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES. SHE HAD A HEART OF GOLD. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SHE IS AT PEACE AND SHE WILL NOT BE SUFFERING. SHE WILL ALWAYS LOOK DOWN UPON YOU ALL. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE.

4. Joni Brooks says

   January 1, 2014 at 7:09 pm

   Jim, Greg, and family
   Such a sweet sweet lady. So very sorry for your loss.
   Joni Brooks

5. Georgina Phipps says

   January 2, 2014 at 8:55 am

   I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
   Georgina Phipps

6. R. Fred Chaffeur says

   January 2, 2014 at 12:56 pm

   Jim, Greg and Family,
   I have many fond memories of your mom and visits to the ranch, long conversations over coffee and always feeling warmly welcomed. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve her loss. – Fred Chaffeur

7. Christy (Perea) Isbell says

   January 2, 2014 at 9:00 pm

   Dearest Greg & Jim,
   I am so very sorry for your loss, and share your sorrow at the passing of your beloved Mother Dorothy. All of us who were blessed to be counted among her family and friends know what a beautiful, caring, thoughtful, and dedicated wife, mother, and friend she was. And, for me, my “Beloved Other Mother”…For so I’ve always thought of her.

   In the way of celebrating Dorothy’s life, I’d like to share a memory that always makes me laugh…Jim & Greg, I know you remember the old-fashioned water pump that still worked, just a few steps outside the kitchen door of the old homestead ranch house you were still living in when we were kids. There had been running water in the ranch house for quite a few years, but every time we came to visit I’d make any excuse I could to pump water…I loved that old pump, and Dorothy knew it! So one day when we came to the ranch for one of our many Hill/Perea “Homemade Taco-Day” feasts, Dorothy — with a mischievous twinkle in her eye — told me to go pump the water I would need to mix up my tortilla dough for the tacos. I joyfully grabbed the bucket and went outside to the old water pump, and I’m sure Dorothy probably nudged my Mom and whispered “Watch this!” as I headed for the pump.

   So I went out to fill the bucket. But then, for a few stunned seconds, I just stood there…staring disbelievingly because…Well, I just couldn’t believe that the old water pump, the one I loved so much — was gone — removed — no indication that it had ever even been there at all! Well, once my disbelief turned to comprehension I flew back into the kitchen, tears running down my face as I cried over that old water pump! I think I yelled “You took out the pump! It’s gone! How could you take out the pump!” A few minutes later we all 3 laughed together, that I would be so distraught over the removal of a silly old water pump when there was running water in the house!

   We have laughed many times in the years since then, remembering the day I cried because I couldn’t pump water — And each time we remembered, Dorothy had that same mischievous twinkle in her eyes. To this day I must confess that I never visit the ranch that I don’t half expect to see the old water pump magically reinstalled, right where it used to be. But of course, it never is. And then I laughingly remember the day Dorothy sent me out to pump water, knowing that I couldn’t! I live in Arizona now, but three or four years ago when I came back again to visit I was gratified to learn from Dorothy that the old pump had been turned into a decorative water fountain and lives on at Jim’s place! I was so happy to hear that…

   And so, the beloved old water pump lives on — in memory and in fact, just converted to a new form — different but not less loved. So, too, is our beloved Dorothy Hill…wife, mother, friend, and more…I will miss her all the rest of my days. But she lives always on in memory — and also in another form I know, now in union with our Blessed Lord, and joyfully dancing in Heaven her beloved Al.
   With love, Christy

8. Peggy Laurine Marcinkowski says

   January 3, 2014 at 3:11 am

   Our precious earth angel Mrs. Dorothy Hill – How will we live without you… One could never have a more true and loyal friend as she was to so many, including my Mom and me. She heard and fought for the needs of her loved ones literally to the point of giving up pieces of her life each time to the end. It is akin to the most cherished experience combat vets speak of – camaraderie. How fitting for such a patriot! I’ll never forget her first call urgently informing me of my Mom’s need – even suggesting I quit my job if necessary. Dorothy lived her values. We agreed upfront we would fight the good fight, only speak the truth and not use our connections. As she repeatedly said, we followed out hearts and fought the good fight. The rest we leave to God. Dorothy was an amazingly selfless care-giver to numerous people; which allowed them to live out their lives with dignity, according to their wishes. How rare it is for a person to so strongly, courageously and tirelessly live their values at such a high cost to oneself as Dorothy did. How fitting it is Greg, Char and Jim Hill (only some of the many people whom she “mothered”) returned such tireless, selfless and sacrificial loving care-taking to their Mom; honoring her wishes to her last breath. I, our loved ones on earth and heaven and your Mom are so proud of and grateful to each of you. Dorothy was a spiritual guide. She taught us well. Her footprints on this earth have ended and she passes the torch to us. May we be worthy of such a saint’s role. Dorothy, this world will be so much less without you. Thanks for the ineffable honor and privilege of including me not only as your friend, but also your family. Until we meet again on the other side, I know your spirit will continue to guide us. I love and miss you beyond words. Godspeed my dearest Dorothy! P.S. Please dance with my Dad for me in memory of the lifetime of cherished shared family nights (running into early mornings) of fun, laughter, food, drink, cards, songs, jokes, stories and above all priceless love.

9. Mark Anthony & Co. Salon says

   January 3, 2014 at 8:13 am

   Greg
   We are so sorry for your loss, may you find peace in comfort during this difficult time. Prayers to you and your family.

10. Lynn and Julie Harbaugh says

    January 3, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    greg, char and Jim, we are sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you .

11. John Chaffeur says

    January 3, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Jim, Greg
    I am sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady. After many years of being out of contact, it was a real joy to reconnect. Some of my fondest memories are of the times spent on the ranch with Grams & Gramps, staying with your Mom and Uncle Al. I remember their joy of watching and listening to little Greg sing. I feel very fortunate that your Mom entered into the lives of my children. She made a strong positive impression on them. She is now at peace and living with our Lord in heaven. May the Lord comfort you and your families in this time of grief.

12. Loreto McCullough "PWEE" says

    January 4, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Jim & Greg,
    I am so sorry for your loss of your Mother Dorothy,she was a great Lady & I loved visiting with Al & Dorothy so very much. Your Family has a special place in my heart forever. I loved waiting on all of you. My thought and Prayers are with you always. Please take care of yourselves & God Bless all the family. She & Al are together again.