Dale F. Hilliard's Obituary
Dale F. Hilliard, age 69, passed away on July 10, 2023, peacefully at home. He was born on October 16,1953, to Virgil and Dorothy (Lakanen) Hilliard. He grew up in Lakeside and resided in the Muskegon area his entire life.
Dale's lifelong love for the outdoors began at a young age on the shores of Muskegon Lake. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and traveling the world with his wife Vicky. In the 90s, Dale and his wife built a home on their land in Sullivan Township where they enjoyed hosting friends and family and watching wildlife in the quiet woodland setting. In his later years, nothing brought him more joy than spending time sharing nature with his grandchildren. Dale retired from Fruitport DPW water department in 2013. Dale believed in giving back to his community and volunteered with various township boards and conservation organizations. He was a founder of Sportsmen for Youth and helped introduce wild turkeys back into Muskegon County.
On April 20, 1974, he married Vicky Smith in Muskegon. She survives him along with two daughters, Jennifer (Shawn) Moore and Hilary (Sarah) Hilliard; two grandchildren, Nate and Deanna Moore and brother, Randy (Julia) Hilliard, as well as his in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Hilliard.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held for Dale 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at The Lee
Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI
49444 with Pastor Adam Reinhardt officiating. VISITATION with the family will be one hour
prior to the service. MEMORIALS can be directed to the Sportsmen for Youth. Share
memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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