Richard Anthony Tony Hill

Richard Anthony (Tony) Hill, a loving father, grandfather, brother and husband to his family, passed away peacefully at 4:45 PM on Thursday July 3, 2014 in Bend, Oregon. Tony was born July 30, 1942 to Richard and Mildred Hill in Columbus, Ohio. He has one sister, Rita Warnock and one brother, Jim Hill. Tony attended primary and secondary schools in Old Washington, Ohio where he met his first wife, Linda G. Hill. Upon completing his studies, Tony moved to Aspen, Colorado to work as a Forest Service Ranger and U.S. Postal Service employee. After the birth of his two sons (Scott and Todd Hill), Tony returned to Ohio and studied forestry at Ohio State University. Following his studies, Tony worked as a lumber company manager in Ohio and Illinois. In 1985, Tony moved to Central Oregon and settled in the community that he would call home until the end of his life. Once in Central Oregon, Tony continued to manage a lumber company until he began a career as a real estate broker. In 2000, he married his second wife Audrey Cook and became a father to her two sons Travis and Austin Cook. He also became the grandfather of three girls: Madison, Megan and Myranda Hill (the children of Scott and Melanie Hill.) Tony maintained a long and distinguished career in public service with organizations that included 4H, FFA, the Central Oregon Association of Realtors and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. He volunteered for Smart reading and the meals on wheels program. Tony was a member of the Rotary Club of Redmond from 1985 to 2014 where he served two terms as president and held the position of treasurer from 1995-2001. Tony loved the outdoors where he enjoyed hiking, camping and rafting. He also loved yard work and had a knack for creating beautiful landscapes. His family will remember him for his delicious barbeque recipes and love of cooking that nourished us all for so many years. Tony will be missed by his family, friends and community, all of which he loved so much. Tony is survived by his wife Audrey Cook, his four sons Scott Hill (Melanie), Todd Hill (Debbie), Travis Cook and Austin Cook. His siblings Rita Warnock (Kenneth) and Jim Hill. He is also survived by his three granddaughters Madison, Megan and Myranda Hill and numerous nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Mildred Hill. A Rosary will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 1720 NW 19th St. Redmond, Oregon, on Thursday July 10th at 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held at Redmonds Stack Park, located at 8th and Kingwood Ave, Redmond, Oregon, on Friday July 11th at 4pm. Memorial contributions may be made in Tonys honor to The Rotary Club of Redmond Scholarship Fund. PO Box 270 Redmond, OR 97756. Funeral Home: Redmond Memorial Chapel 717 SW 6th Street Redmond, OR US 97756

Richard Anthony Tony Hill

July 30, 1942 - July 3, 2014