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Robert Henry Hill

October 31, 1941–February 3, 2021

Robert "Bob" Henry Hill, longtime Rosalia resident, passed away February 3, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. He was 79.

Bob was born October 31, 1941 near Icicle Flats, Idaho to Raymond and Anna Forseman Hill. Bob moved around a lot as a young child as his father was away at the war. He graduated from Dayton High School where he also met the love of his life, Della Jean Hill. They married on June 9, 1962 and made their home at Huntsville near Waitsburg.

He worked as a millwright and custom cutter for area farmers. They lived in Spokane for a time where he worked in construction before moving to Rosalia in 1973. Bob worked for many years as a maintenance foreman for the Rosalia Producers grain elevators. He liked to talk and would strike up a conversation anytime someone would listen.

He loved camping, fishing and wood-working. They also enjoyed travelling, including trips to Mexico and Canada. He was a member of the Rosalia CommUnity Church.

Bob is survived by his three children, Mike (Lisa) Hill of Spokane, Kris (Dan) Karr of Ocala, Fl., and Suzanne Hill of Rosalia; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; as well as his brother Jim Hill of Valley, Wash., and sister, Tauna Hooper, Seattle.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Della on September 8, 2020 and by his parents.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 13 at 10 a.m. at the Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, Wash., followed by a Memorial Service at the Rosalia CommUnity Church at 3 p.m. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to the Rosalia CommUnity Church or the Rosalia Fire Department. On-line guest book is at http://www.bruningfuneralhome.com

Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is caring for the family.