Wayne died from cancer on New Years Eve, 2010. His obituary was published in the Salt Lake Tribune on January 5, 2011.

Louis Wayne Hill 10/26/1949~12/31/2010 Louis Wayne Hill passed away peacefully, on Friday December 31, 2010, in The Woodlands, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Logansport, Indiana, October 26, 1949 to H.Wayne Hill and Eva Elaine Hill. Louis graduated from Highland High School in 1969. He attended Diablo College, in Concord, California and the University of Utah. He was active in the ROTC program and served honorably in the Army. While serving his Country he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Pollary. He was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. He was honored with the National Defense Service Medal. He also served in the Army National Guard. He worked for both Skaggs and Albertson's, in Salt Lake City. He had many friends from these associations. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Joseph. He is survived by his four loving children and their wonderful mother, Mary, of Salt Lake City. His children: Jason Hill, Benjamin Hill ( Maren), Rebecca Hurst (Greg), Sarah Hill. He is also survived by his Mother, Elaine Vandenberg. His siblings: Michael Hill (Diane), Marty Hill (Lisa), of Indiana, Wade Hill, of Indiana, Patrick Fowles (Junko), Martina Albers (Daniel), of Texas, Kimalee Stringham (Tom), Susan LeAnn Robinson (Mark). Survived also by 11 grandchildren and dozens of nieces and nephews. Louis lived the last 15 years of his life in Texas, following a debilitating stroke, which left him paralyzed on his left side. He had many challenges and struggles but through it all he maintained his sense of humor and kind nature. He loved trains and music. He loved the pomp and circumstance of the Military. He was proud of his military service, but nothing compared to the love he held for his children. He adored the family he created. Those of us who knew him best knew he marched to the beat of a different drummer, but he never denied the love he had in his heart for his children and for their Mother. Ours lives will always be changed by his determination and his strength. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m, Friday, January 7th at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, with a viewing from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Online condolences may be shared at www.larkincares.com

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