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Hill -- Harold W. "Bill" Hill, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alethea �Lea� Hill; a son, David and wife, Ginny of Bluewater, NM; a daughter, Susan E. Hill of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Joshua Hill and wife, Nicole of Newport News, VA, Allison Morris and husband, Bobby of San Rafael, NM, Zachary Hill and wife, April of Ft. Carson, CO.; great-grandson, Oliver Jack Morris of San Rafael, NM. Bill was born in Decatur, IL to Herman and Lillian Hood Hill. The family then moved to Rock Island, IL where Bill graduated from Rock Island High School in 1942. He then joined the US Army Air Corp, was trained as an Instrument Technician. Bill was stationed in England with the 8th Air Force, 364th Fighter Group, 383rd Fighter Squadron and was discharged in 1945. He enrolled in Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. After two years he went to work for Missman, Stanley, Farmer and Assoc., Civil Engineers for seven years. At which time he and his family moved to Champaign, IL where Bill attended the University of Illinois and he received a degree in Civil Engineering. They moved to Greeley, CO where he worked for Hoskins and Assoc., Civil Engineers, and also gained his registration as a Profession Engineer and Land Surveyor. When the company moved in 1962, the family moved to Albuquerque where Bill worked for the Corps of Engineers, ending his career as Chief of the Flood Plain Management Branch in 1975 After retirement, he and his wife moved to Albuquerque's South Valley. He opened and ran Hill�s Saddle Service for 20 years and retired again. Bill was an active member of the NM Appaloosa Horse Club during those years. Bill then volunteered as a greeter at the Bio Park and was with them for more than four years. Retaining his interest in the Army Air Force, Bill joined the NM 8th Air Force Historical Society and became the permanent membership chairman. He also kept his connection with the 364th Fighter Group and attended their yearly conventions. Memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks North of Paseo Del Norte) with Rev. Kim Fields-Haley officiating. A reception will follow at French Mortuary Westside Reception Hall. Interment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you make a donation to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199-0790 or to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 Attn: Carla Ramirez. French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
        Published on: Sat August 31, 2002