Lowell B. Hillier Obituary (1921 - 2009)

Lowell B. Hillier 1921-2009 Layton - Lowell B. Hillier, 88, died October 20, 2009 in Layton. He was born May 8, 1921 in Hoytsville, Utah the son of Robert Stephen and Phoebe Minerva Brown Hillier. Lowell graduated from North Summit High School, took some college classes, and attended the McCune School of Music and Art. Lowell married Thelma Johanna Hart in the Salt Lake City Temple on May 8, 1944. He entered the Army in July of 1944 and served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WWII. He was a long time member of the Ogden 17th Ward where he served in several church positions. As a young man, Lowell served in the Eastern States Mission, and upon retirement, served a mission with his wife in the Harrisburg, PA Mission. Lowell loved music and served several years as the Dean of the Ogden Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Lowell worked for many years at the Ogden Post Office where he retired in 1977. Lowell is survived by his children, LuAnn (Paul) Garrett, Robert L. (Laurie) Hillier, Janet (LaRoy) Easthope, and Michael J. (Madilyn) Hillier; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; his sister Afton Conrad and two brothers Robert B. Hillier and David B. Hillier. He was preceded in death by his wife; daughter MarshaJean (Richard) McChesney; a great-grandson Jayden; and sisters, Mary and Gloria. A special thanks to Brad and Alicia at the Beehive House in Layton and Kristine and Megan of Symbii Hospice. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Myers Mortuary of Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Friends may call on Friday, October 23rd from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Ogden City Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 23, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 October 24, 2009 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 October 24, 2009