It's been very nice reading all these journal entries- a wonderful expression continuing the connection of the relationship with your Paps. Mine past on 9/5/14 and j talk to him all the time.So much has changed between us, but this is definitely gravity. 

Hello Daddy,
We had a blast for GH Day! I didn't even have a plan and things just... well were perfect- Now I'm kinda thinking you made the plan ;)  This year we learned about taking care of our money~ I was about Ashley's age when you took me to Young Americans Bank! Thank you for teaching me to financially smart!  So the girls helped me pay the bills...I have to say it was the best bill paying session ever; made tedious tasks fun! But the best part was teaching them how to play cribbage!! Ashley & I took turns wearing a rally hat and she was right on my tails~ Kayley was on my team and did great... I'm looking forward to playing with them into the future. Now I need a plane trip so I can teach them rummy too!  Playing games with you growing up has given me so much brain power, thinking skills, confidence, and sportsmanship~ Thank you Daddy for instilling these qualities in me by spending the time to play. :) It is so much fun, and trying, and amazing to watch them grow. AND, yes, I now understand so much more... Thank you for every moment you gave. Love Always,
Karen

I wish you were here because I have never seen you in my whole entire life. I might if seen you when I was a baby, but I don't remember.  My mom has this picture on the wall with you when she was little.  

I wish you were here with us and I love you.  I wish you could play games with us a lot.  If you were here I would love to see you. 

15 years... and this one is for the record books!  Everybody says 2020 is the year that just won't stop pounding... (pandemic and all)... but for me, I just feel closer... we took the girls to UCSD for Grandpa Hill day the year- awesome trip!!!  Thank you so much for making college important (they loved it!) We got 2 new kittens too- you would like them- Yin & Yang. I keep remembering when Calig came to Cambridge and the fun you had with him... they are him combined, and nanu + boba - lots of love! Thank you for teaching me ow to garden too- we passed that on to the girls this year too! But, the best... yesterday one of them said, "if your dad was here he would have the plan and it would be done!"  Somehow they know that you always had the plan, and the importance of thinking ahead.  Thanks :) 
 and now they would like to say something...


Hi Daddy,
I have someone very special here with me... and she would like to write something~
 
i wish you were here today.  i love you. ~ Ashley

She typed it herself! She and her sister are so amazing~ but you know that- I know because you told me, and grandpa too.  It was so nice to feel the love from my family.  Thank you for being there for me always.

There are many uncertainties in the air right now ~ but I feel your presence and also a need for for your support at the same time...one is there and one is my wish :)  Recent clue~ I'm finding...: Lemonade into lemons:) no ~ Lemons into lemonade!! to funny~ I'm ready to get back up again- thanks to you and your instilled optimism!
xoxoxo
Ashley would say- xoxoxo through dino time! My paleontologist heart lives in her!!! and Kayley too! oh man Kayley is so expressionist!!! 

I love you and thank you for making me a better person every day.
love you daddy, Karen 

I so want you to know these beautiful girls. We do well with grandpa hill day every year.  (Dilly bars and all) And they know lots about you... but its just not what I always wanted, what you always joked about and dreamed of...

I'm not sure why but I have been so much more sad about losing you too early this year.  -almost even bitter- which is NOT something I learned from you.  yesterday was a banana day- in class a girl had a banana and it was funny because it was found in the closet- so I told them that bananas make great prizes.  And then a banana was on our math page... I just finally felt you around again and I've really missed that feeling.  Thank you

It's time to move on. it's time to get going... Adda and are are working on something new and are super excited about it!  I'm trying to be peaceful and happy.  And like you said- don't be a teacher :) so here we go!

I know you're there in my heart and I know you're there for all of us.  I love and miss you- always and forever- My Daddy. Cheers- xoxoxo

Hi Daddy.  I still talk to you everyday... I always will.  Ashley just told me, ""People you love are in your heart except its just different when they die.""  She is a genius.  I know you love her and Kayley just as much I as do.  We took a train trip to San Diego this year to see the Rockies play.  It was a few days after Grandpa hill day but it was a great celebration nonetheless. The ball game was fun, we used the light rail- which also reminds me of when we took it in Salt Lake.  Then this weekend we went to the Buffs game @ UCLA tailgate.  The girls definitely know your teams! These experiences are so fun for the family- thank you for making me a fan too.  I promise to be more of an optimist this year.  I need your optimism right now... so let's go - glass half full!!! Thanks for always being in my heart. I love you, Karen

As always, missing you a ton this year Daddy.  The girls would absolutely love you- this year for RWH day we did high fives- up high, down low, in the middle- too slow!! They love it :) We also happened to just have a fun camping weekend which included tons of sugar- I think your mission of having over infused sugared grandchildren to drive their parents crazy has been fulfilled~ we had blast. This summer we visited CO and the girls got the see where you are, and Grandma & Grandpa too.  They also got to meet Ken & Carol- man he reminds me of you so much.  I'm always talking about bananas in class... it makes me smile- and the kids like it. Teaching sure does have some great moments... everything else is the same and going fast! James & I did escape for a weekend (finally) and went on the wine train- man it was awesome and I so wish I could have shared a glass with you:) These girls are gonna be adult soon at this rate! Thank you daddy- I'm going to keep trying to be as good a parent as you were to me. Love, Karen

Hi Daddy, it really doesn't seem like 10 years... Thankfully I can still clearly remember holding your hand 10 years ago and telling you how much I love you.  And everything we got to do that year... Most cherished- Surprise Father's Day, Dublin hat photo shoot, vowing to learn how to juggle, and my favorite- sitting on the couch talking about cool stuff we did and what I should take on the trail to have a piece of you with me.  And I will absoultley never forget you sitting by the stairs on Father's Day and making plans for your future grandchildren and travels.  Always an optimist! Always a go getter! My daddy... This year for RWH day the girls learned your favorite quote, ""some days you're the windshield, and some days you're the bug.""  It's was a bug day for sure but in the end I shared lots of memories with them and Ashley asks about you and says she loves you:sparkling_heart: I'm pretty sure Kayley feels the same and once she can so say she will! They love their grandpa! Next year we are doing the sugar thing!!!! They will be the perfect age!  I love you daddy.  Karen

I can't believe its been 9 years... really doesn't seem like it.  James was saying it felt like just a few years ago when we visited in Utah.  i can still remember your laugh- always will... :) And I'm glad to see the post from 2 years ago is back :) 
This year I know you have been with us all of September- getting to know your newest granddaughter Kayley.  She has your infectious smile and Mom's cute face- don't you just love her! Thank you for celebrating her 1st Grandpa Hill day with us- we had a nice RV camping trip- the first in our RV- in honor of a camping trip I remember when some of your friends had an RV. I'm so glad you gave me a love for the outdoors- the girls will be lucky to grow they same love- inherited from their grandpa! We found a pine cone! Ashley started investigating them and when I saw the most perfect one I know you led me to it- you always helped my pick the best one to take home.  We got a beautiful one for our Grandpa Hill day! Awesome trip. Thank daddy. We are looking forward to many more RWH days- Miles sent me a beautiful email with some wonderful childhood stories full of ideas for future RWH days - I can't wait!  (especially the one when get all hopped up on sugar!)
Your presence was clearly felt with Kayley- (of course) her birth certificate is stamped with your birthday- super perfect! Thank you for being my North Star, my confidence, my foundation, my guide with my babies.  My girls will grow to know and love you as I do and I'm so glad they have you love keep them safe and happy.  I still think of you everyday- We love you daddy. Miss you even though you are always in my heart.

Daddy I don't know what happened to last year's post but I know I wrote it! So last year James and I got married- we eloped cuz I just couldn't walk an isle without you... But I know you were there because we coincidentally happened to do it on your anniversary with mommy and the license came stamped with your birthday! Everything just fell into place. ON to this year... most importantly I want to thank you for giving me the courage to become a parent. This year our beautiful Ashley was born and I often look to you to watch over her- thank you being my faith in her future.  Each year on your birthday we celebrate- for this first one she ate her 1st bananas! She will grow up knowing all about you. And as you told me many times, 'wait till you are a parent...'- yes I get it now (beginning to...).  Thank you for everything you and Mommy did for me and Mark.  We are truly blessed to have a loving family. I try my best everyday to pass it on to Ashley. I am so glad she has you to watch over her and keep her safe. With love and adoration, Daddy I love you always...

7 years Daddy. Well I got to visit the cemetery a few days ago, it was beautiful- just like you wanted :) I have fantastic news this year! James and I eloped on our 10 year anniversary- which happened to be August 26- you and mom's anniversary, and mom gave me the diamond from her ring from you, and the official date the marriage certificate was recorded was your birthday, and James has finally decided to quit smoking today- because I'm pregnant!!! Yea!!! So it really feels like you have been here with me through all these life events I have been scared to go thru without you! You always find a way to support me :) Love you and miss you, as always, but honestly feeling quite close to you right now:) Love you Daddy aka Grandpa to be!!

Hi Daddy, so much going on- its a time of transition right now! I got budgdetcuted and unbudgetcutted this year and now I am trying to find a district home for the year... I so hope I can be a coordinator again! But from this came the notion of my very own preschool, so I am now pursuing that! It will come I know it- and I'm back in school- a place you made me love through love and support, thank you so much for that. Everyday there is something I want to tell you about, and I do- I put it out there and I know you hear. I lost my Calig this year, please take care of him like you did when you met him; he is irresistible! We did the yard this year- labor intensive just like I remember you doing- I know you would love it! I could never have become the person I am today without your love and support: college classes in grade school, adventures, soccer, mopeds, gymnastics, mountains, encouragement, faith that I could be anything... Thank you daddy I cherish you and miss you; Love you with every courageous thing I do, as it came from you...

5 years... wow.  Still wish you were here. I really want to play cribbage. Its the things like that (games and such) that make people family.  The together time, shared time. I really miss that... a lot. Been gone a while...  You know how often you remember the bad stuff- it always seams easier to remember; more in the spotlight.  Well not with you Daddy. I always think of you smiling, telling a goofy (and often pretty goofy) joke, or getting geared up to do something. You always make things exciting, and that's what I remember. Happy times filled with laughs.  Thank you for keeping me smiling and laughing, even now, when I need it, and sometimes when I don't, it's just nice to know someone with your transcendent positive energy. Love you & miss you...

A good year... Bought a house, got a promotion! I still think of you everyday, especially with the house.  Now I truly appriciate all the work you put into making our houses homes... I wish you were here to help with our backyard! I did learn how to drywall :) James says hello too... I've gotten to the point where I can share stories about you, and I really enjoy this because I seem to find so many good ones to tell.  Like going to the rockies on your birthday and teaching till the end, and buliding an easel, and selecting a great piano, getting the sewing machine, running marathons, driecting divisions, taking me places, and having great hair, and loving adpoted kids trough it all ;)You are still an inspiration to people who hear about you and to me.  I particularly like to refer to bananas as prizes. 'You get the banana' for making smiles daddy... oh~ I'm sorry for smowboarding, I still love skiing more though...! Love you always...

hi daddy, well I got a masters degree! Now I have to figure out what kind of dr. I want to be. I was looking at the pictures of you teaching and I only hope that I can express knowledge to students in the classroom as beautifully as you did. I finally did something you always wanted me to do- I quit smoking. When it's hard I just think of you and persist! Three years later and your support is still keeping me strong and optmistic, I know it always will. I think of you always, miss you, and love you.

This was a banner of a year, I was the bug, but like you said some days that is the way it is... I wish that I could talk to you about my classes, you always know just what to say.  Thank you for always teaching me out of the classroom.  Everything wonderful about me comes in part from you.  I miss you still everyday and I know that living up to your caliber is the best way to show you how much I love you.  P.S. I'm working on the juggling :)

To my Daddy,
i miss you and i love you.  Thank you for being German :), loving, courageous, and optimistic.  Even in the face of cancer you never let life go by without seeing it, feeling it; without living it full of hope and dreams and goals.  I am so lucky to be your daughter because i got to see how life can be lived.  and for you i will always do my best to live like you; keeping you in my heart every day.  i love you.

Dear Mrs. Hill,
I was saddened to hear of Richard's death.  Although I hadn't know him long, I greatly enjoyed the time we spent together this summer on Martha's Vineyard.  I will keep him in my prayers.
Best regards,
Bruce Donaldson
Colorado Institute of Technology

My dear friend Rich and I shared a love of clothes, first at Otis Brothers and then Homer Reed.
You were a man of distinction Rich, one to emulate and admire

Dear Kay and Family:
   Rich will be remembered as a unique person with a zest for life.
I will keep him in my prayers.
Bernie O'Neill

Kay and Family,
We are saddened to hear of Richs' passing. He was truly dedicated to all he did and it showed with his enthusiasm and effort. He was a fine fraternity brother and friend, but most of all a tremendous individual. 
Time will be your ally. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rick and Bonnie Jacobus

Kay we are praying for you and your family daily.  We love you.  
Please plan to come in April.  Joan is
coming for SURE.
God bless.  Nancy and Mike

Please give my condolences to the family.

Dear Kay, Mark, Karen, Ken and Family,
Already we miss Richs' laughter.  The world was a better place because of him.  He will truly be missed.
Take care, Urho, Emma, MaryAnn
Ogden, UT

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Richard William Hill

19 septiembre, 1941 – 4 octubre, 2005

Allnutt Funeral & Cremation - Macy

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