George Fredrick Hill, surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
George was born in Victoria to Ben and Grace Hill. He attended Margaret Jenkins Elementary, Central Jr. and Victoria High Schools. In 1969, he started his life-long career with Andrew Sheret Limited, working his way up from sweeping floors to becoming Vice-President. In July 1971, he married his sweetheart, Sylvia Woodford. The following year their son, Richard was born, followed by daughter, Diana, two years later. Throughout his life, George was a committed Christian. He had a deep love for his family and a strong work ethic. He was known for his honesty and integrity.
George will be lovingly remembered by Sylvia, his wife of 45 years; his much loved children, Richard (Kathleen), Diana (Darren Pike); his beloved grandchildren, Andrew and Rachel Hill and Justin, Marsali and Melissa Pike; his sisters, Loraine (Dave Boyle), Joan (Jack Haaksma), and Shirley (Steve Otterbein); Sylvia’s sisters, Cindy (John Allen) and Sherry (Brent Scott) and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 29 at the Church of the Nazarene, 4277 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC.
If so desired, donations in George’s memory may be made to Coastal Missions or Habitat for Humanity.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
16 Responses
Deepest sympathy to Sylvia and the rest of George’ family. A great Human being. It was a privilege knowing him.
Dear Sylvia & family
May the Lord comfort & bless you during these difficult times.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
It was an honour to have known George.
I am so very sorry for your loss Sylvia, Rick and Diana. I have not seen you all for a very long time but I remember you fondly and wish you the Lord’s grace and comfort in your grief.
Dear Sylvia and family. Don and I are so sorry for your loss of a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, Uncle and friend. May you know in a special way the Lord’s LOVE, PEACE, and PRESENCE is surrounding you. Don and Pat Cottrell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family….George will be remembered by his classmates at Vic High as having a stellar character that carried through in all his endeavours.
RIP George.
Our sincere sympathy to Sylvia, Rick & Diana ..he was a wonderful man … we are so lucky to have known him .
Sincere condolences Richard, Kathleen ,Andrew and Rachel on the loss of a loved father and grandfather. Deepest sympathy extended to Sylvia Diana and all those family, friends and colleagues who loved him. I know you will miss him dearly
Our deepest sympathy Sylvia and family. We are thinking of you.Brenda and John O’Hara
Our condolences Diana and family! From what I’ve heard he was a awesome guy who left you way to early but have comfort knowing he had great faith and is now in a better place for him.
Sincere condolences to Sylvia, Rick, Diana and families on the loss of a great husband and father. George was a real gentleman and that is the ultimate compliment that can be paid.