George Edmond Hill

George Edmond Hill, 81, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home. George was born in Rigby, Idaho on November 18, 1934. He was the youngest of five children and grew up on the family farm. He attended Ricks College where he met his sweet wife, Royce Damron. They married in the Idaho Falls Temple on October 21, 1953. In 1954, they moved to the Columbia Basin. George worked at the sugar beet factory, ran a gas station, and farmed in Warden for three decades. They raised their six children on the farm before becoming a successful business owner in Moses Lake. George loved working in the temple with Royce. He served three missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

George is survived by his loving wife, Royce, of Moses Lake; two daughters, Wendie (Val) Iverson and Melanie (Peter) Christensen; two sons, Michael (Terri) Hill and Brett (Sheri) Hill. He is also survived by two sisters, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Two sons, Doran and Kevin, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moses Lake Stake Center, 1515 South Division. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Warden. Viewings will be held at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories on Thursday, August 25 from 5-7 p.m. and at

Moses Lake Stake Center on Friday, August 26 from 9-9:45 a.m. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory.