Obituary of Gerald HILL

Gerald "Gerry" Louis Hill, 83, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on December 15, 1925 in San Diego, CA; to Gerald G. and Louise S. (Hart) Hill.Gerry moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 22 years ago from San Diego, CA. He proudly served his country in the U.S.Coast Guards, WWII. Gerry worked as Deputy Agriculture Commissioner for the County of San Diego for 30 + years. He was a member of the London Bridge Square and Round Dance Club and Gem and Mineral Club. He made jewelry as a fun hobby to do. Gerry loved the outdoors and he hiked all over the Sierra Mountains. Gerry is survived by his wife, Nellie Hill; daughter, Theresa Lynn Smithson of Cottonwood, AZ; sons, Lawrence Steven Hill of Cape Cod, MA; Timothy David Hill and Jonathan Peter Hill both of San Diego, CA; and many grand, great and great great grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at Lakeview Community Church on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Words of wisdom and inspirations will be expressed by Pastor Dale Ray.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Gerry's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405. Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.