Obituary for Alvin Wesley Hill
Alvin Wesley Hill (Jan. 23,1938 – Mar. 11, 2020)
Dad lived a full life and exemplified his approach to life where he connected with the natural world and knew that everyone has a role to play. He passed peacefully from this world, surrounded by loved ones.
Alvin was born on January 23, 1938 on a farm that touched Barrier Lake. He was the third of eight children, and loved his life on the farm. He spent several years working for Saskatchewan Agriculture and also worked in logging in the Hudson Bay area, before settling down to working on the family farm in Barrier Ford. While running a mixed farm, he drove the school bus for 10 years and stayed busy serving on several local boards in Archerwill and Bjorkdale.
Alv spotted Noreen Hoffus at a dance in Steen SK and he was smitten. They were married on August 21, 1959 and last August celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his loving wife Reeny and their 4 children: their daughter Sherry [Frank] Nigro and their two children, David [Mallorie] and Michael [Leisha]; their daughter Vicki [Reg] Squires and their children: Landon (Vita), Kevin, and Stacey; their son Craig, and their son Gord [Alan].
Alvin is also survived by brothers Vic (Cecile), George (Julie), Don (Norma), Les (Colleen), sister Diane (Bernie), sister-in-law Linda Hill, as well as Noreen’s family including sisters-in-law, Clara Hoffus, Vivian Hoffus, and Margaret Hoffus. There are many nieces and nephews who will also remember Alv.
He was predeceased by his parents, Percy and Olive Hill, brothers Jim Hill and Ken Hill. As well, he was predeceased by in-laws Larry and Pearl Hoffus, Locky and Grace Hoffus, Clayton Hoffus, Allan Hoffus, Robert Hoffus, Herb and Marlene Hallson, Milton and Lois Salmond, Jerry and Dena Hoffus.
Alv grew up on the farm, learning to trap and hunt with his grandpa and Indigenous elders. He had an “independent” streak. He loved to wander the woods, spotting arrowheads, antlers, and every animal with his eagle eyes. He liked to claim his Irish heritage even though he did not have direct connection to Irish relatives, but he had the gift of gab. He loved to visit, tell stories, host fish fries, and share a drink and a laugh. Even as his mobility became more limited, he would comment on all the wildlife he saw from his window. He loved his deer and birds and Mom was diligent in feeding all the animals so that he could watch from his vantage point.
Celebration of life and interment will occur at a later date in the spring or summer. Donations can be made to Barrier Ford Cemetery (through the Cornerstone Credit Union in Tisdale) or Tisdale Hospital in his name.
Dad lived a full life and exemplified his approach to life where he connected with the natural world and knew that everyone has a role to play. He passed peacefully from this world, surrounded by loved ones.
Alvin was born on January 23, 1938 on a farm that touched Barrier Lake. He was the third of eight children, and loved his life on the farm. He spent several years working for Saskatchewan Agriculture and also worked in logging in the Hudson Bay area, before settling down to working on the family farm in Barrier Ford. While running a mixed farm, he drove the school bus for 10 years and stayed busy serving on several local boards in Archerwill and Bjorkdale.
Alv spotted Noreen Hoffus at a dance in Steen SK and he was smitten. They were married on August 21, 1959 and last August celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his loving wife Reeny and their 4 children: their daughter Sherry [Frank] Nigro and their two children, David [Mallorie] and Michael [Leisha]; their daughter Vicki [Reg] Squires and their children: Landon (Vita), Kevin, and Stacey; their son Craig, and their son Gord [Alan].
Alvin is also survived by brothers Vic (Cecile), George (Julie), Don (Norma), Les (Colleen), sister Diane (Bernie), sister-in-law Linda Hill, as well as Noreen’s family including sisters-in-law, Clara Hoffus, Vivian Hoffus, and Margaret Hoffus. There are many nieces and nephews who will also remember Alv.
He was predeceased by his parents, Percy and Olive Hill, brothers Jim Hill and Ken Hill. As well, he was predeceased by in-laws Larry and Pearl Hoffus, Locky and Grace Hoffus, Clayton Hoffus, Allan Hoffus, Robert Hoffus, Herb and Marlene Hallson, Milton and Lois Salmond, Jerry and Dena Hoffus.
Alv grew up on the farm, learning to trap and hunt with his grandpa and Indigenous elders. He had an “independent” streak. He loved to wander the woods, spotting arrowheads, antlers, and every animal with his eagle eyes. He liked to claim his Irish heritage even though he did not have direct connection to Irish relatives, but he had the gift of gab. He loved to visit, tell stories, host fish fries, and share a drink and a laugh. Even as his mobility became more limited, he would comment on all the wildlife he saw from his window. He loved his deer and birds and Mom was diligent in feeding all the animals so that he could watch from his vantage point.
Celebration of life and interment will occur at a later date in the spring or summer. Donations can be made to Barrier Ford Cemetery (through the Cornerstone Credit Union in Tisdale) or Tisdale Hospital in his name.