Vada L Hilts, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 11, 1937, the fifth of five children born to Hillard and Vada Langlie.
From the time Vada was a little girl, she had a love and passion for art. Always drawing what she saw and perfecting details to meet her critical eye for beauty. Over the many years of drawing, painting, sculpting, Vada shared her love and passion for the beauty she saw in everything around her, especially in “God’s country,” Colorado!
Family and friends were an extremely important part of her life. Family gatherings were always so special because of the relationships she had with each one, making you feel that you were the most important person in her life. Her gift of encouragement touched everyone she knew and even those that just met her once. She loved fiercely and always made time for her children and grandchildren.
With the many physical and life challenges she faced in her life, her strong faith in Jesus Christ gave her comfort and peace as she trusted in Him to bring her through all things. She lived life to the fullest every day of her life and even her “million dollar” smile radiated to the hearts of those caring for her.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, devoted and loving children, Vada (Paul) Reilly, Jim (Monica) Pruett, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Susan (Britt) Byerly of Midland, Texas; Steve Hilts of Bakersfield, California; precious grandchildren Christopher (Priscilla), Rebecca (Josh), Josiah, Caleb, Chelsea, Cole, Cade, Alyssa, Parker, Ben (Mishel), Sarah (James); precious great-grandchildren Ayden, Kinsley, Brooke, Aubrie, Arabella, Declan, Campbell, Brandt, Katy, Jake; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 2pm at Springs Community Church, 7290 Lexington Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Springs Community Church “Women of Grace” ministry, 7290 Lexington Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918.
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