Linda Lucille Hill

Linda was born in Trinidad, Colorado on May 2, 1937 to George Samuel East and Grace Lucille East. In 1943 during World War II, the family moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico (the secret city) where her dad was an engineer with the Corps of Engineers working on the Manhattan Project. Linda had many stories of her young years during the war and learned to value what little the family had and make the most of it. She adored and loved spending as much time as possible with her Nanu and Nandad (grandparents) and had many stories about her special times with them.

After the war her family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1952 Linda’s sister, Terrianne, was born. Linda attended Ernie Pyle Junior High School and Albuquerque High School. In 9th grade she met her dear friend, Shirley, and they remained friends throughout all these years.

Linda met her soon- to-be husband, Richard Hill, on a blind date arranged by mutual friends. Linda and Richard were married on February 3, 1956. In 1961 the couple moved with their two young children, Cathy and Michael from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Livermore, California. In 1963 their third child, Steven was born.

Prior to her marriage Linda worked for a credit union. She also worked in the 80’s as a bookkeeper for Resources for Family Development. However, the majority of her adult life she was a stay at home mom devoting her life to her family.

In 1989 Linda and her husband moved to the Placerville/Somerset area where they lived on 5 acres. They enjoyed trips in their motor home to Arizona, New Mexico, New Orleans, Canada and Washington, DC.

Linda was a woman of many talents. She loved sewing and doing arts and crafts. She was a self taught artist. In high school she did beautiful water color and pen and ink drawings. Eventually she learned acrylic oil painting. In later years she took up cross stitch and created beautiful landscapes, still lifes and protraits. She made amazing Christmas decorations and ornaments, clothes and dolls. Linda also loved to bake, making delicious desserts for every holiday and family gathering. She was an amazing cook and could make something delicious out of nothing. Linda loved everything about New Mexico from the food to the Native American people and the beautiful turquoise jewelry.

Linda was preceded in death by: her parents, George and Grace East; granddaughter, Melissa Wood; daughter- in- law, Leslie Hill; grandsons, Ryan Wood and Jay Bingham.

She is survived by: her husband of 67 years, Richard Hill; sister, Terri Tafreshi; three children, Cathy (Richard) Wood, Michael Hill, Steven (Margie) Hill; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Wood, Megan (Matt) Short, Jeremy Hill, Crystal (Joe) Souza, Samantha (Don) Graham, Tom (Renee) Bettencourt and Pat Bettencourt and twenty great-grandchildren, Asher, Silas, Zavius, Sorin, Xander, Kash, Rori, Madi, Ammiah, Nevaeh, Olivia, Steven, Ava, Brooklynn, Davin, Grant, Raelynne, Chrystian, Sofia, and Ellie.

Our mom, Nana, wife and sister was strong and determined. She was happy with the simple life, quiet, loving and compassionate. She always put others before herself. We will miss her gentle spirit and boundless love.

There will be celebration of her life with family and close friends on Saturday June 24th. Please call 530-391-0893 for details.