Myron E. HILL, Jr.

HILL, WOODEN, BENSON, CRUM, GLADE, LEASE, SHIGA, DAVIDSON, STERN, SMITH, EGELAND, MAURONER, MORRIS, PHALEN, ODLAND

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 1/24/2016 at 16:26:23

August 31, 1927 ---- January 23, 2016

Myron “Junior” Hill, 88, of Clarion passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion. A Celebration of Life service for Myron Hill will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue North East in Clarion, with Reverend Mike Gudka officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Myron (Junior) was born on a rural farm north east of Clarion on August 31, 1927 to Julia (Wooden) and Myron Hill, Sr. He attended country school for 8 years and graduated from the Clarion High School. In 1949 he married Dorla Dean Benson, the daughter of Louis and Thelma Benson.

He farmed with his father until 1951 when he moved to his own farm south east of Clarion where he lived the rest of his life. He was recognized by the Jaycees as an ‘Outstanding Young Farmer’ and was a life-time member of the Clarion United Methodist Church where he served faithfully on many committees. He served on the North Central CO-OP Board for several years and enjoyed his investment clubs.

In his younger years, he enjoyed summer travels with the family and in their later years, extensive travels with Dorla. For many years they enjoyed a Tuesday morning coffee time with friends and family. Myron was a longtime member of the Iowa Farmers Union. He and Dorla became strong environmentalists and worked with CCI – Citizens for Community Improvement – to help protect the air and water quality of Iowa.

He thoroughly enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of high school and college wrestling. He also loved following and cheering on his Cubs. He took great pride in his land and loved watching the crops and livestock grow. He had a tender heart for his children and grandchildren and loved to have them come to the farm. He was a devoted husband and confessed his faith and love in his Savior and Lord Jesus.

Myron is survived by his wife, Dorla Dean (Benson) and children Kay Crum, Julie (Paul) Glade and Willow Hill. Also by 9 grandchildren: Jess (Lonn) Lease, Sienna Hill (& Richard Shiga), Sarah Davidson (& David Stern), Amber (Jeremiah) Smith, Ryan (Elizabeth) Glade, Hayley (Alex) Egeland, Gwen (Alex) Mauroner, Caitlin Glade (& Tyler Morris), Govinda (Krista) Phalen and 8 great grandchildren: Tristen, Gabe, Mya, Liam, Lydia, Ezra, Logan, and Mira. Other survivors include nieces, nephews and other family. He was preceded in death by his sons Michael and Larry Hill, by his parents Myron Sr. and Julia (Woodin) Hill, his brother Dale (Avis) Hill, sister Lela (Bud) Odland.

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