Howard Edwin Hill
Howard Edwin Hill, 84, of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 at home.
Howard was born on June 30, 1926 in Princeton, W.Va. and graduated from Bluefield High School in Bluefield, W.Va. He then entered the US Navy in 1944 and served until 1947.
On August 22, 1949, he married Joyce A. Armstrong in Bluefield, W.Va. After his service in the Navy, he went to work for Western Electric (AT&T) as a tool and dye maker.
He was a part of the Knife Makers Guild for 22 years after taking up knife making in 1952.
Howard is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; sons, Richard Hill, Randal Hill, and Ronald Hill; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, August 6, 2010, 3:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Military honors will be provided by Polson VFW Post 2986.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Hill’s family would appreciate contributions to Partners in Home Care Hospice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is assisting Mr. Hill’s family.
Dear Joyce, Ricky, Randy and Ronnie
My sincere sympathies to all of you on the passing of Uncle “Alf.” I am deeply saddened at his passing. He lived out his life and passed on in the place he loved the most, the “Hills of Montana.” I will always cherish the times I spent with him–he was a talented and unique individual. I know the deep faith you have will sustain you in the days and months ahead.
Dear Joyce and family,
Although it has been many years since I have seen you, please accept my condolences on the loss of Alf, my “Papaw’s” brother. I will always remember the pictures my mom, Cookie, forwarded to me of Alf hand-feeding the deer and I always envied him living out there in Montana. Such a beautiful place. Sending my thoughts and prayers and wishing you peace.
Courtney and kids.
Joyce and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss but a great homecoming for Howard in heaven. He has been restored and walking the golden streets with Jesus along with Orson DeLay and Pastor Rudy.
God bless you and your family.
June and Bill
Dear JoJo and Sons, It is with our deepest sorrow that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It was a great pleasure to know Howard and an honor to call him our friend. We shared many good times and he has left us with some great memories. His time on earth has made it a better place for us all. We didn’t get to solve all of this country’s problems, but that’s not our fault. The country just wouldn’t listen to us. It is of some comfort to know that his absence is only temporary and we will all be together again. May God Bless you and comfort you.
We Love You, Harry and Linda
Joyce, I’m so sorry you have had to go thru such a long time with this. Just want you to know I’m here for you any time you want to stop or call to just visit for awhile. I have missed you for a long time and missed your husband sitting with a cup of coffee while you got the grocery’s. Words, there just aren’t any to express the sorrow I feel for you. God Bless You and your families!!
Howard was a Good Man, in ever aspect of the two words, Good and Man. Rich I would just like you to know that your Dad would have been very pround of you, the message that you gave were just how your Dad felt. Thank you for the five R’s, and the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Our prayers are with the entire family.
Ron, Robin, Ryan, Roslyn and Rachel Hardy
Very Best wishes from us. May you have wonderful memories. Mom is so glad we all got to know eachother. Blessings from Mom and Me. Hal and Helen
Dear Rick and Suzi;
I learned of your faher’s passing in The Journal yesterday, Mon Aug 9 while at the Polson Library with my granddaughters. I am so sorry that I did not find out in time to be at the graveside service with you.
Arlene Roundhill delivered a fruit tray to you after John Kaye’s memorial service at the Polson C&MA Church – I believe she saw Howard there at your home. I did not realize that he was failing……..
May God bless you both and give you peace. Please convey our condolences to Joyce.