Bruce Dale Hill

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Bruce Dale Hill passed away at home on Oct. 31, 2023. He was born January 23, 1948 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Dale A. and Betty Jean Owens Hill. He is the oldest of nine children. He was raised on the family farm in Twin Groves, Idaho, learning how to work at an early age. He milked cows and worked on the family farm. He loved hunting with his cousins and other family members and, running cutter horses with his Dad.
He attended South Fremont High School, graduating in 1966. Bruce served with the 116th National Guard Unit 1967-1969, with one year of active duty in Vietnam. He later attended Ricks College and graduated in 1988 as the Outstanding Beef Production Management student and on the honor roll.
Bruce worked for the old Louisiana Pacific Saw Mill, Schuldies Dairy, Kent Remington, Blair Fisher’s Ranch, Assistant Manager at the Rexburg CAL Ranch Stores, Spudnik, and prior to his accident that left him disabled was a property tax appraiser for Fremont County, Idaho. He loved the people he worked with and they remained his life-long friends. His other loves were the horses and cattle that he owned, leatherwork, and  watching a good bucking horse. His greatest love was being involved in the lives in his kids & grandkids.
On October 30, 1970 Bruce married Gracie Ann Waples in Elko, Nevada—they eloped. Marriage was later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing. He made sure she had flowers one last time. He is survived by his wife Gracie and his  children: Kay Lynn (Joe) Nield of Afton, Wyoming, JD (Emmy) Hill of Ranchester, Wyoming, Jim (Nyla) Hill of St Anthony, Idaho and Kristen  (Casey) Shelman of Burns, Oregon and Sophia Ann Hill of St. Anthony. They have nineteen grandchildren: McKay (Seth) Haderlie of Grantsville, Utah; Codi, Wyatt, Jamie Neild, Kimberlee (Rustin) Rinderknecht, Page, and Seth Nield of Afton, Wyoming; Shayna Newman of Billings, Montana
and Maddy Hill of Ranchester, Wyoming; Jessi, Kate, Bailey, Chet, Chase, and Clay Hill of St. Anthony, Idaho; and Ivan, Zane, Hazel, and Jace Shelman of Burns, Oregon. Two great grandchildren, Josephine Lynn Torczon and Ryker Haderlie.
He is survived by his mother Betty Jean Hill of St. Anthony, brothers: Richard (Julie Ann) Hill of Idaho Falls, Jeff Hill of Meridian, Brett (Matthew) Hill of Mexico and Chris (Becky) Hill of St. Anthony; sisters: Shauna Ringel of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Marianne (Steve) Bowman of Idaho Falls, Lisa (Rick) Turner of St. Anthony and brother-in-law Gary Wells of Rosebud Creek, Montana, Russell (Susan) Waples of Terry, Montana, Howard Waples of Billings, Montana, sister- in-law Joey (Nick) Mothershead of Brockway, Montana and many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Dale A. Hill and brother, Scott Hill, & brothers-in-law Brad Ringel and Shane Waples sisters-in-law, Faye Wells and Peggy Kay Waples.On January 13, 2011 Bruce was paralyzed in an accident when frozen straw bales fell on him breaking his neck. He had to go through extensive rehabilitation. It was a long recovery but his attitude remained positive. It was through his diligence and help of family and friends that he was able to find a new life. The community Bruce lived in made many conveniences possible making our home handicap accessible and a pleasant place to live. Many friends and neighbors helped throughout his recovery, as did his children. We appreciated his Spinal Cord Injury Team at the VA in Salt Lake City and the Veterans Service Administration. We have felt blessed to have had so much help during this time in his life.
Bruce Hill was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he had the best home teachers in the world. For the last thirteen years Bob Reiley and Jim Hunter visited him every month. Bob always brought his barber tools to cut his hair keeping him looking sharp.
Danny Harris, a lifelong friend, who served in Vietnam with him called several times a week checking on him. When Bruce got back the ability to drive he’d go get Danny. They would go to Tetonia, Ashton, and Rexburg. They’d often stop for a burger on the way home. Danny loved buying a pop and treat for Bruce and Sophia on their trips together.
Bruce was a great example for his family. He taught us all to build, fix, create, and dream. He shared his passions and our passions. He taught us what it means to let God prevail in your life. We will miss him dearly but know that he is watching over us and that we will be with him again someday.
Services will be held as follows: Friday, November 3rd there will be visitation at the St. Anthony, Idaho Stake Center from 6 to 7:30 pm and Funeral Service at 2 pm on Saturday November 4th , viewing starts at 12:30. Internment in Wilford Cemetery following service. Military rites provided by the St. Anthony VFW. Family luncheon at St. Anthony 2nd Ward Building following burial.