Gary C. "Mac" Hill's Obituary
Mr. Gary C. “Mac” Hill, age 77, passed away Saturday evening, June 13, 2009. He was born May 1, 1932 in Muskegon to Allison and Blanch (Pennock) Hill. Mr. Hill was a 1951 graduate of Ravenna High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for several years for Shaw-Walker, and then spent the remainder of his career, over 30 years, for Sealed Power Corporation before retiring. Mr. Hill was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Port City Puddle Jumpers, was an avid car collector, and will be sorely missed for his vast knowledge of cars. On December 26, 1959 he married the former Helen M. Sievers in Muskegon and she preceded him in death on January 15, 2005. SURVIVORS include 4 children, William A. (Barbara) Hill of Nunica, Rev. Robert T. Hill of Wimbledon, North Dakota, Patrick C. Hill, Bonnie Burnworth both of Muskegon; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Hill, Anthony Hill, Amber Hill, Sarah Lathrop, Melissa Sprague, Traci Sprague, Karen Wells, Adam Burnworth, Hank Miel, Ashley Miel; 6 great-grandchildren; several very special nieces, nephews, and numerous friends; and his special friend, Carol (Sweet) Green. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and 1 great-grandchild. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert J. Conradt officiating. Burial will be in Ravenna Twp. Cemetery. VISITATION with the family will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday at
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
MEMORIALS to the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Gary Hill Memorial Fund will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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