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Show John Neal Hilton July 11, 1924 November 6, 2010 i John Neal Hilton of Pleasant Grove passed away Sat. November 6, 2010 at his home after a brief illness. ill-ness. He was born July 11, 1924 in Pleasant Grove, to Joseph Clarence and Gladys Muriel Richins Hilton. He married Josephine Madsen on December 16, 1948 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Dec. 1 , 1954. He served in the Pacific Pa-cific Theater in WWII from 1943-1946. He worked for the Postal Service in Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove for 30 years retiring re-tiring in 1984 and for three local banks as a courier for many years until he retired in Oct. 2010. He was an active mem- ber of the LDS church and served for many years as ward clerk. He was a temple tem-ple ordinance worker at the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Timpa-nogos Temples. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather grand-father and was a true friend to everyone. He was a dedicated worker all his life. He enjoyed en-joyed music and played the saxophone in a dance band in the 1940's. He loved to work on cars, starting with his original Model T, and camping and fishing with his family. He is survived by his children, Judie (Roger) Ard, Meridian, Idaho; Gerrie (Larry) Thornton, Burrville, John Neal Hilton. Utah; Jay Hilton, Boise, Idaho; Val (Dell) Hilton, Woodbridge, Virginia; Ben (Kathy) Hilton, Pleasant Grove, Utah; 22 grandchildren, grand-children, 53 great grandchildren grand-children and 14 great-great grandchildren. Additional survivors include Claire Huish (sister), (sis-ter), Joe Hilton (twin brother), Glade Hilton, (brother). Preceded in death by, Josephine (wife), Barney Hilton (brother), Phyllis Holien (sister). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Thurs-day, November 11, 2010 at the Timpanogos First Ward Chapel, 520 North 400 East, Pleasant Grove. Viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. : on Wed. November 10, 2010 at Olpin Family Mortuary, Mor-tuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. |
