Ervin Hill

Click Here To View Memorial Video Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Ervin Stanley Hill, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Ervin was born August 1, 1926, in Lorenzo, Idaho, one of thirteen children born to Henry Hill and Elnora Ann Ellis Hill. Ervin spent his growing up years on a large sheep ranch called Bear Creek Ranch in Irwin, Idaho, which is now under the waters of the Palisades Reservoir at Calamity Point. Ervin attended Idaho Falls High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in both the Philippines and Japan. He was honorably discharged November 27, 1946. One of the most important days of Ervin’s life was when he met Leah Helen Humphries on the ski slopes at Bear Gulch. They were married June 20, 1947, in Idaho Falls, and were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple August 11, 1949. They were blessed with five children, Greg, Roger, Pat, Paul, and Eric. Ervin joined the firm of Tandy & Wood Inc. November 4, 1946, and remained with them until his retirement August 31, 1992. He was a successful businessman, known for his honesty and integrity. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club and served as Club President from 1964-65. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ervin served on the High Council and for many years as Ward and Stake Clerk. In 1992, Ervin and Leah served a one-year mission at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he developed a love for family history work. They also served at the Idaho Falls Multi-Regional Family History Center. Ervin was the most kind and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of Christ-like attributes to his posterity. He will long be remembered for his love and devotion to his eternal companion, Leah. Ervin is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Leah Hill of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Greg (Karilyn) Hill of St. George, UT; son, Roger (Darla) Hill of Iona, ID; daughter, Pat (Brent) Burton of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Paul (Claudia) Hill of Midway, UT; son, Eric (Julie) Hill of Lava Hot Springs, ID; brother, Max Hill of Caldwell, ID; 30 grandchildren and 67 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, Elnora and Henry Hill, and eleven siblings, Thelma, Linwood, LaVera, Velbert, Gilbert, Lloyd, Merlin, Raymond, Berneice, Deon and Wayne. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Idaho Falls LDS Brentwood Ward, 2040 Brentwood Drive, with Bishop Grant Stone officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

Funeral Services will be held

12:00 Noon ,Saturday, March 28, 2015 Idaho Falls LDS Brentwood Ward 2040 Brentwood Drive Idaho Falls, ID, Bonneville 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery.