Shauna Norton

I just got a text from Heather (Dr. Hill's Daughter) telling me that I needed to check out this website. While reading this article it brought tears to my eyes. I have worked for Dr. Hill for about a year now and have loved this great man ever since I started. He is like my Dad away from home. It just breaks my heart to see and hear what he is going through. My Thoughts and Prayers are with Dr. Hill and his family! Dr. Hill will be greatly missed.

Heather (Hill) Morris

Wow! Things are happening way to fast! Aug. 9th we were told the news about my dad. We thought we had 2-3 months. Here we are two weeks later and now are being told by the Dr. at Huntsman Cancer Center that we only have a few days before he passes. All I can say is love life and the people in it. Let everyone know how your feel about them, don't wait! Dad is such an amazing person and always has been there for me. Thank you for everything Daddy!!! I LOVE YOU!

~Heather~

Cory and Joline

Heather has become a dear friend of ours over the last year. Though we do not know Dr. Hill very well we do know that he is an amazing person because we can see that through his daughter. We can't imagine the pain and sadness that the family is experencing but we can say this

The love that you all have for eachother will always be strong today and in the future. Embrace eachother and know that Dr. Hill will always be with you in spirit.

We wish you all the best and you are in our thoughts every day.

Morgan Whipple

Thank you for the beautiful tibute to Wade. I love the Hill family like they are my very own, real immediate family. I grew up feeling welcomed into their home and I am sorry for the pain that they are feeling. It is true this world won't be the same without Wade, but the entire world is blessed for having him here...though it was a short time. Wade has given advice, words of comfort and words of encouragement that I, personally, will always be grateful for! I am grateful to have had my ooportunity to say goodbye to him when I did. I will always cherish it.

To the Hill kids, you know I love you!

Garrard Moren

As i sit here and think of what to write i can only think, "i wish that I would have been able to hang around Uncle Wade more."...everytime I did I always ended up laughing and thinking, "Wow, he really cares what a goofy shmo like me has to say." He would always laugh at my jokes no matter how lame, I will miss that laugh. He always had time to talk about sports, my job and my personal favorite, weight training. I will miss those small conversations, they meant a lot to me.

Just a little example of how much he cares about everyone.....My wife and I were married in Maine last year and Uncle Wade made the trip all of the way out there!!! My wife and Uncle Wade bonded immidiately. She feels the loss as much as any of us, that shows what an amazing man he was, he can make someone love him in one weekend, I wish I knew his secret.....

The only way I can deal with this is through a little comedy, I emphasize "a little." I am not a very religious guy....well, that depends on how you describe religious. if you define religious as in I really love Oreos then, yes.....but, if you define religious as in I go to church every week, not so much. Uncle Wade on the other hand, he was very religious. That man would attend church every week and yes....if you left any Oreos laying around then....well, you get the point.....Uncle Wade would have liked that one, no matter how lame it sounds, inside joke.

But seriously , I know that Grandma and Grandpa Hill are waiting patiently for their son....Grandpa probably more so, I am sure he is sick of Grandma's nagging, he will be happy to have another male around!

Uncle Wade I love you and I will miss you very much, I will think of you and your laugh often.

Alli Meiners (Ence)

Heidi is one of my closest friends since high school and my dad works on the bottom floor of the

same building as Dr. Hill so I have gotten to know Wade through the years. Like others have said, the Hill home was always a very welcoming place. We will miss you doctor Hill and luckily know that you will be with your family again. We are thinking of all of the Hill family and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep hanging in there. We love you all!

Lennon and Zoe

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Emily Esplin Chapman

What do you say.....? Dr. Hill is an amazing man we love him so much! He let me in as a daughter and even more let my husband live in his home like he was a son. He hands down is the coolest older guy I know snowboarding like he was 19, scubadiving like a 20 year old, and taking us to Lake Powell and it was always to be with his family. He learned how to do the things his kids did just to spend time with them. I will forever remember the times playing cards or watching movies or just chillin in the living room with good old Wade. The best is giving him a hair cut he is the only person that falls asleep (head forward) at the exact time I needed to trim up the neck hair. We love you so much and will try to take care of your family forever! love, em josh and the esplin family

Wayne Hill

Where do I start? Dad, you are without a doubt one of the Best people I have ever come across. As I sit here in the Hospital with you, I have noticed and realized so many things about you I took for granted. I never knew how truly loved you were. I cant even begin to thank everyone for their calls, cards and visits. It shows how much of an influence you were and how you touched the lives of so many people, especially mine. I know that because of you and your example, I am who I am today. I love you so much Dad and cant even begin to tell you how much Im goin to miss you. You are not only my Father, Best Friend and the perfect example.... but you are my Hero too! Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I hope that one day I can become half the man you were and continue to make you proud! I couldnt of asked for a better man to call my Father. You're the Best!

Love your son-

Wayne

Wes Hill

Wayne has done an excellent job of summing up most of my feelings. I have yet to come across a man that was anymore unselfish than my father. He was a constant giver and would do all that he could to make another's life a little easier or a little better. Not everyone treated him well throughout his life, at times I've seen them be absolutely cruel towards him. Yet NEVER, not even once, did I ever hear him speak ill or wish anything but the best for others. It was during these times that I witnessed how great a man he was. I have long desired to emulate him and will continue to do so for I was ever so blessed to be his son. A man such as he will never be forgotten by me and many others.

I love you!

-Wes

Heidi (Hill) Batte'

Hey Daddy,

Man this SUCKS! I know this isn't what you wanted. In fact, this is exactly what you didn't want--a drawn out process with people fussing over you and, to top it all off, it's happening about 40 years too soon! You always told me you were going to live to be at least 103. What happened? Why is this happening? Why to you? Dad I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I hope you know how much we love you. You are such a great example to us all... I love you so much, and I am so lucky to have you as my father. We had a lot of fun! You and I are so different, yet at the same time we are A LOT alike! I know we butted heads sometimes (okay MOST times) but you were my buddy. We ditched work and went snow boarding. You took us to Lake Powell (me pregnant and all). We played softball together... I can't even try to name everything. Remember when I told you about the time my friends and I were talking and one of them started saying how they saw this older looking guy in a black Lincoln LS and she was saying where about she saw him and how, for an older guy, he was hot...Imagine my suprise when it all clicked and they were unknowingly talking about YOU! I know you loved it! Dad thank you for giving me so much in my life, especially for showing me what a father and husband is suppose to be. Girls always end up marrying men that remind them of their fathers, I know I did.

When this all started, I remember talking with you that one night. You were saying you didn't have to worry about us kids because we were grown and you knew we would be okay. But it still kills me because I know how much you were looking forward to watching your grandkids grow up and start to play sports and things. You told Livi that she had to promise to save you the first dance on her prom, you were telling her how beautiful she was going to look that day, Dad I wish you could be here with us. I know, everyone says don't worry he'll see her, and maybe I'm selfish, but I want to see you seeing her. And, don't worry, she WILL know you, I don't think there is anyway she won't, with the stories everyone has to tell her about you. I just wish she could have had more time with you. I don't know of any other father who would have left in the middle of a conference and flown the red-eye just to suprise his daughter and his new granddaughter on her BIRTHday! Thank you daddy for EVERYTHING! I LOVE YOU and I will always be greatful to you for all that you've done!

I LOVE YOU!

~Heidi~

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Bob Stookey

There is no way to put in words what Wade has meant to me and my family. We love him so much and my kids think the world of him, he always wants to play games with them and he is the most giving person that I know that every person that knows him would say the same thing. He is such a stud, he snowboards, plays softball(he has a better batting average than I do) and he loves to play golf. I will always cherish all the times the Wade and Hien came over to our house for dinner and games, Wade showing up at my softball games at 9:30 at night, when we would drive home from a BYU game at 2:00am, and he was always game for anything that I asked him. He is truly a great friend and great man. He and Hien are like my second mom and dad and it was such a blesing to be a part of Wade's life. I love you!

Bob

Mai deLorimier

I got to know Wade through my sister Hanh and her friend Hien (Hien is Hanh's closest friend from VN).

Though I've never met Wade, I have felt I have known him all my life. Through my sister , I knew all the wonderful works Wade had done for the Vietnamese people without asking for anything in return.

When my sister told me about the fatal illness, I just broke down and cried. The sad news was unbearable to accept.

Thank you for all the great works you have done Wade! You will never be forgotten.

Mai deLorimier

Sophia Hammon

Oh, My goodness. I just received an e-mail from Wade a week ago informing me that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Just to let me know. darn't all. And know I hear that he will be gone oh so much too soon. Just like the man not to tell me how serious it was. not to take up too much attention or anything. just to tell me to watch out for the family.

It seemed like yesterday I sat with this man daily over his slowly passing mother. He had such a deep patient kind of faith. Although it readily brought tears to his eyes to talk of his passing father, he knew God was in charge.(Grandpa Duckie was the same way when I cared for him!) Absolutley no fussing over that man! He put everyone else at higher importance than his own cancer slowly taking his life, and now Im watching it take his son all too soon.

What can I say. I stayed in thier home periodically while tending to Sylia in her final months. His family has the biggest heart ive seen in a long time. Exampled by Hein who had food under your nose the minute you walked into her house. Food? drink? Sit down and relax.Watch T.V. Enjoy. My home is your home. What can I help you with?

Good, good family. One Wade will gaurd over and vist often with good Company from where he'll be shortly.

A thought that brings comfort to me is how soon sweet precious Duckie will wrap his arms around his special boy and bring him back home, to be hangin and watchin the grandkids sports and games and tell good ol Sylvie to stop fussin now and just enjoy it already.

God bless everyone with all the Love and Comfort of His Spirit!

Please let me know of anything I can do for the family. Love Sophia and Sam

Jaron Leake

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hill Family. I never really had a chance to get to know Dr. Hill. I went to school with Heidi and consider her a life long friend, even though we don't talk all that much. If Heidi is a reflection of how he really was then everyone who has crossed his path as been blessed. Again, our prayers and thoughts for you.

The Leake Family

Jaron, Brittany, and Livia Leake

Nguyen Huy - Viet Nam

Kinh chao co chu va gia dinh,

That la buon khi duoc nghe tin chu Hill bi benh nhu the. Co the, do la su an bai cua Thien Chua, mong chu, co va gd hay chap nahn va tiep tuc vui ve voi hien tai. Dung qua dau buon ma anh huong den suc khoe! Mong rang, chu se chap nhan voi y dinh cua Thien Chua ma vui ve, song tiep nhung ngay thang it oi con lai ben nguoi than.

Chu co cuoc song that hanh phuc day! Moi nguoi luon nhac den chu voi tat ca tinh cam tu day long, tu trai tim. Do chinh la dieu ma moi nguoi muon noi rang: We all love you, Wade Lee Hill! We will pray for you and your family. Gia dinh Hill la mot gia dinh that hanh phuc!!!!!!!

Chung toi se luon nho den Mr Wade, den moi nguoi trong gia dinh Hill. Hay tiep tuc song vui ve va cong hien suc minh cho xa hoi, cho moi nguoi.

Mot lan nua, chung toi xin gui loi tham hoi tu trai tim den Mr Wade. Mr Wade la nguoi hanh phuc nhat tren the gioi nay.

Love. Nguyen Huy - Viet Nam

Phong Nguyen - Viet Nam

Kinh chao Chu,

Tuy chi duoc gap Chu vai lan tai Viet Nam, khi Chu ve tham que Vo va cong tac tu thien, nhung an tuong cua Chu de lai trong trai tim Chau av moi nguoi Viet Nam rat manh.

Biet tin Chu bi benh nhu the, that su moi nguoi khong ai tin duoc. Khong the la nhu the! Nhung roi, cung mong Chu chap nhan voi y dinh cua Chua. Co the Chua da muon Chu nhu vay. Nhung Chua cung da cho Chu thoi gian de lam nhieu viec thien khac. Va lam cho Chu co rat nhieu nguoi thuong yeu quanh minh, mot cuoc song day hanh phuc. Do cung la phan thuong ma Chua da ban cho Chu truoc khi Chu chap nhan y dinh cua Ngai. Chu hay vui ve va chap nhan, Chu nhe! Moi nguoi Viet Nam luon cau nguyen cho Chu va tat ca moi nguoi trong gia dinh Chu.

Moi nguoi tai Viet Nam rat thuong yeu va dau buon khi biet benh cua Chu. Nhung vi o xa nhau, k the lam gi khac ngoai nhung gio cau nguyen voi Chua. Moi nguoi luon nho den Chu!!! We all love you.

Love. Phong Nguyen.

Danell (Page) Trenholm

Where do I even begin. Wade holds such a special place in my heart. I will never forget the day the Hill family moved next door to us in Green Valley. My brother and I were so excited - this was a family with "tons" of kids to play with (so there was 4 - it tripled the size of our family).

Our childhood was magical, filled with night games, movie nights at the Hills, making home video's, and sometimes a little mischief. Wade was such a patient and loving father to all of us. Even when we pressed the limits. Wade has been there for several monumentous moments in my life, including the night I was proposed to. Wade happened to stop by my parents house to see what was going on and my husband (Tony) informed Wade that he along with my mom and dad were all headed to Las Vegas so he could propose to me. When Tony simply asked "do you want to come?" Wade said of course- and jumped in the car for the adventure. You can imagine my surprise after being asked to be Tony's eternal wife, behind the bushes comes my mom, my dad, and Wade! It is a moment that I will cherish and never forget. Wade you have taught me so much through your example. I will miss you and I promise to help take care of your precious family. You did an amazing job here on earth and your work will continue!

Love,

Danell and Tony Trenholm

SHARON BERGQUIST

TO THE HILL FAMILY, IT IS BOTH AN HONOR AND PLEASURE TO HAVE HAD THE OPERTUNITY TO MEET YOU ALL. WE HAVE ONLY SPOKEN BRIEFLY, BUT IT IS EASY TO SEE THE LOVE THAT YOU ALL SHARE WITH ONE ANOTHER. I DON'T KNOW YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER, BUT LOOKING FROM A OUTSIDER'S VIEW.. HE HAS TAUGHT YOU WELL AND THE LOVE THAT YOU HAVE FOR EACH OTHER IS VERY HEART FELT. THE HUNTSMAN CENTER IS A PLACE OF BOTH HAPPINESS AND SADNESS. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I CARE AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HEIN, YOUR A SPECIAL LADY... I CAN SEE WHY YOU ARE SO LOVED..WES, WAYNE, HEIDI, HEATHER, AND OLIVIA... (THAT BEAUTIFUL BABY)... MY HEART FEELS FOR YOU ALL...TO WADE'S SISTERS... THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS TO ME AND FOR THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE SHARED... WE TOUCH EACH OTHERS LIVES IN SPECIAL WAYS...THE HILL FAMILY HAS TOUCHED MINE..............SHARON BERGQUIST -PRESTON IDAHO

EVELYN RAYMOND

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO HAVE MET YOU. I AM SO SORRY IT HAD TO BE UNDER THESE DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. SINCERLY EVELYN RAYMOND PRESTON, IDAHO ( SHARON'S MOM )

Brittney Hansen

My thoughts and prayers are with you all daily. I am gratful for the opportunity and pleasure I have to know the Hill's. What a great and loving family. Dr. Hill and Hien were always willing to let all of us girls over to their house whenever we wanted to come over and would treat us like family. What great examples they are of being wonderful parents not only to their kids but many others that walked into their house. I want you to know how much I love you all and know that you are always in my thoughts.

Aruna & Rajeev Talwar

Dear, dear Wade,

We only met recently and not for long periods of time, but we knew you were everything that everyone says you are, a wonderful person, a very loving father and husband. We were so overjoyed when Wes and Diya decided to get married. We knew that Diya was going to be part of a very loving family, which you and Hein have created and nutured with so much love and care. We enjoyed the all too few precious days we spent with you and Hein at your home earlier this year. We made plans to spend holidays together, and had so much to look forward to, with our childrens' upcoming wedding, but sadly that was not to be. With very full hearts, all we can say is, Wade, we will miss you and remember you always, and know that you will always be amongst us, watching all our children and our grandchildren grow and thrive.

You touched so many lives and made a difference. We love and honour you. You dear Wade, are truly a man of substance.

All our love.....you are in our thoughts, our prayers and in our hearts. God bless. Aruna and Rajeev

Diya Talwar

Dear Wade,

When I first visited St. George to meet Wes's family for the first time, I was not sure what to expect. What I found was such a warm and loving family. You have always gone out of your way to make me and everybody else around you comfortable , happy, and welcome. You are truly an inspiration. I will especially remember your love of life. I have always told Wes how amazed I am with your level of energy - from driving cars around the racetrack to snowboarding the black diamond slopes to doing volunteer work in Vietnam! You lead by example.

Thank you for taking the time to embrace me as one of the family and broaden my horizons. I never get tired of telling the story of how you took me pheasant hunting! For a city girl from Los Angeles, this was definately a new experience :) It meant so much that you took such care and detail to spend time with me. I am so proud to be marrying into your family. I know that you will be there with us, watching over us all. I love you.

Love Diya

Dan Page

As we reflect on the many memories, one that comes to mind, is that fishing trip to San Diego. We left with a group of contractors that I had been working with and drove in our vans to San Diego after work. The next moringing we all got on the boat and went out about 50 miles. All we caught was sunshine and time to relax. Later as we came in closer to shore we all caught our limit of red snapper, at least the ice chest were full. That night as we drove home you set out to "catch up" with the car about a mile ahead of us, when you caught up to it, there was always another ahead of it that was the real car to "catch up" to, and thus we sped our way home always reaching out for a greater goal than the one just achived. That is also the way you lived life, and tried to share that enthuasim for life with every one you came incontact with. What can I say, some of us are just slow learners. I am proud to be able to call you my friend.

Love,

Dan and Elna Rae Page

Kadee and Megan

As we came up to Salt Lake this weekend, we were once again reassured of how amazing the Hill family is. It was just a short time ago that we meet Wayne and eventually got to know the family. We never knew Wade very well but every time we were to come to his house with Wayne, he always seemed to make us feel welcome. He always seemed to be so interested in our lives for only knowing us such a short time. Over these past few weeks we have come to know the family better. To us it shows what an amazing man Wade is for raising his family to be the people they are. We just want you all to know that we think a lot of you. We love you and you are all in our prayers.

Christie Moren

Uncle Wade-

I was overwhelmingly accepted and adopted into the family almost three years ago now. In that time, I have been showered with love and unconditionally accepted for being just plain old me and of course Garrard's BETTER half!

When I first met you, you were the quiet guy in the room that, poor soul, couldn't get a word in edgewise. I instantly loved you because you are so much like my father...quiet, full of love, funny and never meaning to be a bother to anyone. Your smile always lit up the room although I wish I had seen it more.

Your sense of humor and quiet interest in everyone's goings-on made you easy to talk to, even for a new gal such as I. But by far, my favorite memory will always be from my wedding day. You flew all the way to Maine by yourself to hang with my crazy family. I have never seen a brighter smile on your face and it was so great to hear you say how much fun you were having all weekend.

I remember the tug on my quickly fading wedding gown, me turning around and being met with your smile. You announced to me, with conviction, that it was YOUR turn to dance with the bride. That dance makes me smile and brings tears to my eyes at the same time nowadays.

Thanks for the dance, Uncle Wade. It was one of my best. I hope that your dance with life was everything you wanted it to be and that the memories we all made with you will continue to be celebrated for a very long time.

My Love to you and your entire family-

Christie

Logan and Katey Fielding

Wayne gave me a call a few weeks ago about the sad news about Wade. I didn't know what to think or what to say. I started thinking about all the memories that I had with Wade and the family. I had the privilege of having my wisdom teeth pulled by Dr. Hill. After the surgery was when the real fun started. I was still a bit out of it and then proceeded to "freak" dance with Heidi and Heather. I just wish I had more teeth to do it all over again! I also had the privilege of spending time at the Hill home eating Asian food (the best in the world!) and playing games. I only saw him cheat a couple of times. Wait, that was his son Wayne! The first time I ever went snowboarding was with Wade and the family. I fell on my butt so many times I probably will never do it again. We did have a really fun time though. Finally, the greatest memory I have of Wade is about him not knowing my real name. All through high school everyone called me "OP" due to my ginormous ears like the kid on "The Andy Griffith Show." I had lived in St. George for about 7 years and a bunch of us were sitting around watching TV and Wade turned to me and said, "OP, what is your real name?" I told him my name was Logan because apparently he had not ever heard anyone call me Logan before. Needless to say we all had a good laugh that day. Wade has been a great family friend and will be greatly missed. We all just need to try and carry out his legacy. Thank you Wade for all of the memories. OP will just keep on smiling!

Love,

OP

(Logan and Katey Fielding)

Sunset 2nd Ward

We all Love you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Bishop Miller has asked all of us for a "Ward Fast Sunday" this next Sunday for your family.

You guy's are always a part of us! Wade we are praying for you and your's! Keep the faith and remember that it is an Eternal Perspective we are looking towards.

Hien if you need anything please, please let us know! We sure LOVE YOU!

Joyce Madsen

Hey Wade, It's hard for me to express my feelings. We have shared so much together with our families. Lake Powell house boat, Yahtzee games, movie trivia games, condo at Brian Head, old movies, lots and lots of great food, snowboarding along with broken shoulders, softball games, winning and losing together and most of all, kids and their triumphs and successes and also their struggles. We were all just starting our new season with our grandkids...We will miss you. I will miss you. You are a great man. You can see how great you are by looking at those great kids of yours and your beautiful and loyal wife. Your family is our family. (I'm glad they will be there for me when you pass). Ok, we will be there for them too. It will be hard on us when you pass, it will be hard on everybody. You have touched so so so many people with your positive love for life. I know we will see you again and I'm looking forward to that day. Love, Joyce (Juice) Madsen

Ron Madsen

Wade Hill Family!

I can't even believe that we are at this point right now. I keep telling myself that it just can't be real! But I do know what I felt when I gave you that blessing Wade. I also know when I looked in your eye's that you knew it too. You didn't need to hear it from the dr's the next day. That is what is the true testimony of it all when it is all said and done. Wade I have truly enjoyed the friendship all through the years with our family's. They have really become one. It sounds like yours have become the same with others as well. Isn't that what we are really to do here after all with everyone? You certainly have shown the way we all should be.

I have enjoyed the great times with you and Hien and Kids. We are still going to continue, because we know that you still continue on and you are still going to be with us in some fashion! We are counting on you to still join us in what ever way you can. Wade you have thanked me many times for raising your kids with all the time they have spent at my home, but I don't think that I have ever thanked you enough for all the thoughts and deeds that you and Hien have done for Joyce and I and our family. We are truly thankful for the friendship that has grown over the years. Wes and Wayne, Heather & Heidi are my own kids and I will always think of them as such. They have made such a difference in the lives of the Madsen/Griffin kids and I thank them for that. It is often said that it is too bad that it has to come to this before we tell people these things. For us, we have said it and have known it. We didn't need this to have said it, we are just doing it again. Wade take care and know that we love you and your family. Know that, I know that God truly does live. Know that you must be a better person than I am to be called home sooner. I wish it were me, to be able to meet whom you will meet is somthing to look forward to. In the end, we will all be together again and we hopefully can play cards, go to the lake, snowboard, BBQ Etc. WE all just need to remember why we are here and what it takes to make it back so we can all hang together again FOREVER!!

WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!

reggie madsen

dear wade thank you for being so nice to me and letting me come over all the time i will miss you don't worry I will still come amd visit your family

love reg

Rex and Jennie Hadden

Wade, Hien and all the Hill Family. We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers and wish that we could give you the comfort you need at this time, but we know that only Heavenly Father can do that and that you are all aware of his arms around you.

We think of so many things, but especially remember this past spring when Wade extracted a tooth from Rex.

In the afternoon he, Wade, took the time to call and ask about Rex's condition. What a good feeling that was to know he cared so much about his patient. He then left instructions with Jennie to call if there was any problem day or night. Thanks, Wade.

Hien, we love your neverending smile and your fun disposition. How we do love you! Our memories of being church family and also neighbors are special.

We love you! (Rex and Jennie Hadden, down under the hill.)

Ray and Evelyn Smith

Brother Wade, We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being the GREATEST home teacher for

us. You were always there when we neede you, along with Brother Moody. You were quiet at times, but when you said things we knew you cared. We have really missed you since we lost you as a home teacher.

Our prayers are with you and your entire family and want you to know we care. May God bless you and your

family.

Sincerely,

Ray and Evelyn Smith

Kim Jameson

I only recently moved to St. George with my girls, (Haylie and Bailee)... I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your sweet family, however, I have experienced what you are going through, (unfortuantly, too many times). I feel prompted to share with you the knowledge that you will all be ok, you will make it through this, you will laugh outloud and smile again, and yes, you will be a stronger person for enduring such an experience as this. Your love for each other, although seemingly impossible, will be magnified. The Spirit will witness to you (if you listen) the KNOWLEDGE (no longer just faith) that there is a Plan, and that your loved one has only begun a new journey. Our prayers will be with all of you, and with all who know and love him so. Kim Jameson & family!

K.C. Jones

Wade and family,

I don't know how to express the emptiness and saddness that I have in my heart right now. I will greatly miss Wade.

Wade had a profound interest in people and wanted to see them happy and doing well. So many stories have been shared on how he spent his life helping people.

Yes, he made a b-line for the fridge when he visited. But, when the ice box was emptied he got down to the business of finding out what and how you were doing.

Wade had an incredible gift for making you feel welcomed and important. I remember when Grandpa Ducky passed away. All the grandkids expressed how Grandpa made each of us feel like the favorite grandkid. I think that Wade had that same talent. He made me and my family feel like we were the most important. He was always so interested in our lives. He would spend time listening to adventures at work. He knew exactly what our kids were doing and showed up to cheer during many of their sporting events.

Wade has done so much good and has been an example for all. He makes me proud to be part of the Hill family. We need to keep his legacy of goodness, giving and caring going.

Wade and family, I love you and will have you in my prayers and thoughts.

K.C.

Matt Thomas

Wade was one of the first people to welcome me when my family and I first moved into the ward 10 years ago. He has always been a caring and sincere person. When ever I saw him he would always come up to me and ask how my family and I were doing and I always knew he really cared. I only regret not taking advantage of getting to know this great man better. He truely made an impact on my life, and I will never forget him.

Matt Thomas

thompsons and nybergs

Dearest Wade and Hien -

Words do not express our love for you. You are dear and precious friends who have been with us through the hardest and the most joyous of times for our families. We love you so much.

Wade, you are one of the kindest, most gentle men on the earth today. You are an incredible example of love and devotion to friends and family. How many times have we confided in each other? How many times have you met us at the office on weekends and Sundays ( Mother's Day)to take care of a toothache or an extraction? Wade, we appreciate your love for us in a way that only God knows - you have been an angel on earth to us and so many others.

Hien, we will never leave you. You are the sweetest wife and mother and dear friend. Your children are mine as well. You and Wade have had a storybook love from the beginning. When we met 20 years ago we all fell in love at first sight. Remember the old Green Valley days? Where does the time go?

Life will go on and the sun will rise every morning but each day will be alittle dimmer without our precious Dr. Wade Hill. I know there is a loving Heaveny Father who has devised a plan in which our families can be forever. Life is not fair, but we must keep moving. Just as the pioneers of old, our very survival depends on us keeping moving.

We love you, Wade, our prayers and love go with you always. Hien, Wes, Heidi, Wayne and Heather we are never far away. We will see you soon. All of our love and faith and warmest sympathies are with you all. Never say goodbye -- Thompson amd Nyberg Families -

JD, Sue, Jamee, Ledee, Dusty, Micah, Jenee

Kevin Kirkland

Wade & Family: Annette & I want to thank Wade for 1st being a great friend for almost 20 years. And 2nd for being a very faithful home teacher. For years Wade & Wes came to our home and were great home teachers, this was a very important time in my life (before I joined the church)and I want to thank Wade & his family for all the service he gave to me & my family. Hien you can be very proud of Wade and how he lived his live. I am truly greatful for having known him. If there is anything that Annette & I can help you or any member of your family with, please let us know.

Our thoughs are with you,

Kevin & Annette

Kristi Thomas

I just wanted to let Wade and the Hill family know that you are all in my prayers. I am so sorry that you all are having to go through this, it definately seems way too soon for Wade to leave this earth.

Thank you Wade for caring about me and my family and being our friend. You are a great example of how we should treat others. You will truely be missed.

Kristi Thomas

Clair and Joan McKee

Dear Wade, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We have appreciated our association with you during the past six and a half years. You were our Home Teacher when we first moved into the ward, and we really appreciated your faithfulness in coming to our home. Wayne also came with you and we appreciated having him in our home also. You have also been a great Sunday School teacher, enriching and inspiring the youth in our ward. Joan appreciated the dental service that you provided for her a few months ago. You extracted a tooth and did it with very little pain and discomfort for her. We recently were privileged to visit briefly with Heather at Blue Bunny and it was good to see her again. We are grateful for our association with you and your family.

Ray Bishop Family

It is very dificult to express sadness and the loss of a dear and valued friend such as Wade.We learned to love and honor them when they lived next door to us in Buena Park, CA We have been greatly blessed by the love and friendship of Wade and family. This sadness will pass when we meet in the eternities.

Julie Fielding

I have no doubt that if you asked Wade about his wealth, he would say nothing about money but instead talk about where his true wealth lies - in his family. And he has created an incredibly awesome family. Heidi mentioned that one of the most emotional moments she has had with her father since his diagnosis was when he held his granddaughter Olivia and wept at the thought that he would not be able to attend the activities and games of his grandchildren. But we know he will be there, even though he will be watching from a different place and we will be the ones missing his smile. While I would love to be able to say goodbye to this incredible man, I'm grateful that my last visual image of him is at his daughter Heather's wedding not too long ago, his hair freshly dyed black making him look as youthful and handsome as ever. He was smiling from ear to ear as he greeted everyone and marveled at the number of people both at the wedding and at the dinner the previous night. In his humility, what he didn't seem to realize was how much everybody loves the Hill family. My family has been privileged to know him both as a surgeon and as a friend and we are all very grateful. We will always love him and his family and I think the best we can do for Wade, despite the circumstances, is to continue to smile, just as Wade always did. For in knowing Wade, we all have much to smile about.

With much love,

Julie Fielding (and Kevin, OP (Logan), Katey, Elijah, Morgan, Caleb and Paige)

P.S. Note to Wade: Should it really be your time, please give Tara a hug from us.

Thai Nguyen

When we first move to America, I lived in Wade's house for about 1 year. Everybody were all very welcoming and loving and I felt like home right away. Wade had been a big support for me when I go to school or everything else that I do. He came to my soccer game and sat there watching silently and I will never forget those loving eyes. He did everything he could to make me feel like a member of his family. That 1 year living with him has been an amazing experience for me and I've learned so much from him.

Thank you so much for everyting you've done

I'll miss you a lot

Son Nguyen

Dear Uncle Wade !

I want to thank you from the bottom of my hearts for everything you have done to me. It's hard for me to express my feelings. I will alway remember your love of life and about all the memories that we had. You are the greatest person I ever met and I am proud to be able to call you my uncle. I love you Wade, your are alway in my heart !!!

Trang Nguyen

Dear Wade

That khong ngo chi 1 tuan truoc day khi nghe tin anh bi benh tren duong bay qua Utah de tham anh em van tu nhu voi long khong do khong phai la su that. Cho den khi gap anh van khuon mat that hien tu va nu cuoi tren moi em van nghi rang tat ca benh tat se khong the nao quat nga anh vay ma bay gio...

Xin cam on tat ca nhung gi anh da lam cho Me va gia dinh em

Gia dinh luon mai mai thuong yeu va nho toi anh

Ivan Marks

To the man I will never have the honor to meet,

I first met your son Wes while interviewing for dental school at UCLA. Wes already had plans to become an oral surgeon and to eventually go into practice with you. Over the next four years, it was inspiring to watch Wes go though school and although I never told him, I often tried to emulate his ability to stay relaxed under such routinely stressful conditions. Just being in your son's presence provided a calming effect for those around him. You can be proud of all your hard work and parenting and I am so sad that I will never have the chance to thank you personally for the lessons in life I have learned from you through your son.

Riley and Diana Bevell

Uncle Wade and family,

We don't know how to express how we feel, it was just about a month ago that we saw you at Rachel's house before you went to Mexico, we didn't know that it would be the last time we got to see you healthy. We must cherish the present and the people in our lives. How could this happen to such a great and loving person? It gives us some comfort to know that you will be in a better place and through eternal families we will all be together again! I know my mother loves you and your family so much and it just kills her to see you leave us this way. We know you have such a great love for your family, friends, church, and yes BYU.

Our love, prayers and support are with the Hill family.

Love,

Riley and Diana Bevell

Blithe Ottesen

It's 5 am and I am up thinking about you all. I pass your home as I go around the bend and think of all the great people and kindnesses that have come from that castle on the corner. My prayers are with you. I hope you can feel all the love from this corner of the world. Thank heaven you are all together right now. Wade, I wish you peace and comfort. Hein and the girls, I wish I could throw my arms around you. I pray for peaceful sweet moments for the entire family as you and Wade share these last days together in mortality. Bless you-Blithe

Elder JohnJamesEsplin

My time w/ you was short. & 1/2 the time you were sticking things in my mouth breaking my teeth apart while I was asleep. I hardly knew you & you & your family invited me to visit your home for dinner the night before I took off for the MTC to serve my mission. I am now wrapping up the mission, but seems that when I return home that you wont be there for me to thank! I can even express the love I have for you & your family. I know through my family & yours how amazing you really were. & thank you from the bottom of my heart for the things that you have done for me. My family. & raising such an amazing family of your own! Your family will continue to bless many lives to come, because of your great example. I know that the Lord loves you! & he will be waiting w/ his arms open to great you! You are an amazing man! & will continue to be amazing forever! Love, Elder John James Esplin -Boston MA

Paul and Becky & boys

Our hearts are so full of many emotions,we have so many wonderful memories of such a wonderful family and such great neighbors.I hope that we can follow such a wonderful person like you that had such christ like qualities,always putting others before himself.The love you have for others radiat through your family what a great husband and father you are what a great example they have to follow.I know that our heavenly father loves us and he will always be with us. I'm sending a

GREAT BIG BEAR HUG TO ALL OF YOU FROM ALL OF US.WE LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS.Remember we will always be here for you.Love Paul,Becky,Justin,Ryan,Tanner,Braden Olsen

Matt Jones

A man such as you Wade, has a life that speaks for itself. You have inspired me tremendously both in my dental career, as well as personally. Whether it was getting tips from you on how to grip the driver like a baseball bat and knock the golf ball into outer space, or watching your skills as you perform oral surgery, or just hanging out with Wes at your house and eating your food, I have always enjoyed, and felt privileged, being in your presence. Thanks for your great example and kindness!

Kevin & Nancy Chappell

We can't begin to write how we feel. We definately will miss his tender care of our patients here in Sevier County, his first home. We love you and want you to know that Wade personified the healing touch of the Master, both physicially and emotionally. Wade embodied kindness. Our prayers are with you. You will not be forgotten. Thanks for your friendship.

From all of us at Chappell Dental:

Kevin, Nancy, Shannon, Denise, Jerye, Staci & Toni

and also from my kids who were treated so specially by Dr. Hill: Ben, Chelsea, Adam and Cherisa

THANK YOU!

Jay Graft

Your father is geat man he rasied some great kids who I love and still think about alot. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Coach Graft

Wilfred Peters

Brother Hill

This is Brother Peters President of the Sunset 2nd sunday school. I need to express my appreaction for you accepting the secretary position in the sunday school and preforming the duties of the position so very well. I'm new to the area having lived on the Plateau for just over a year and a half now. When I was call to the position I didn't know the people in the ward, so I believe that I recieved some guidance when I selected your name from the roster. Thank you very much. And again I appreciated serving with you.

Wilfred Peters

Kevin Jones

Wade passed peacefully this morning at around 10:30. His children were at his bedside and Hien just outside the door as was her wishes. My mother Louise called to tell me and my father, we had just arrived back in St. George, we just sat there and cried. It happened so fast that it's just hard to understand how or why he had to be taken now and so quickly. I feel like a part of my life has been erased. I do want to thank the hundreds of people who made the trek to Salt Lake to send him on with your love. It was inspiring to all of us in the family to see how truly beloved our uncle Wade was, and that he meant so much to so many others. I just hope to God that he is now in the embrace of Ducky and Sylvia and will rest in peace in the knowlege that his family will be well taken care of, because of the great and generous man that he was.

Mike & Karen Heath

Dear Hill Family,

We'll never be able to put into words how much we love you or how we're feeling about all of this. So many rich memories of boating, barbecueing, just talking, playing games, hearing talks, YM, YW activities and Hien's wonderful cooking! Thanks for so many marvelous memories Wade! Thank you for your kindnesses and friendship for so many years. Thank you for taking a genuine interest in our family and especially each of our sons. Each one of them has so much love and great memories of you. You're the only man they knew over 50 that could wakeboard/snowboard! We especially loved your subtle humor and quiet voice. Goodbye Wade for now...but we know we will see you again! To Hien my special friend we will still be here for you always! We love you!!!! You're an example to all of us. To Wes, Heidi, Wayne and Heather write all the memories down that you can and hold them close. We are here for you too. All our love to all of you...The Heath's

Janie Arnold

Sometimes in life there cannot be understanding as to why things happen….This is one of those times. I had the privilege of working with Dr.Hill for 2 years. In that time, I gained not only love and respect for him but his entire family. I wish to express my love and gratitude to them. I want to let them all know that they are in my prayers and my thoughts.

A few short months ago, I visited with Dr.Hill about a new business idea. He simply smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, you can do it"! I wish that I could tell him, "Thanks for believing in me when it would have been easier not to, thanks for the talks of encouragement and optimistic views, thanks for the trust, thanks for the opportunity, thanks for being a mentor, and thanks for being my friend"!

You know that when you look at your life and realize that you would be a different person, in a different place had you not known someone, that is when you truly realize how blessed you were to have known them. My life has been blessed and enriched because I knew Dr. Wade Hill.

I send my love and prayers to the Hien and the Hill family,

Janie Arnold

Paul Hurt

I don't know Dr. Hill but I have known Heidi, Wayne, and Heather from Snow Canyon High and he has a wonderful legacy in his children to carry on all of the good things I have read/heard about him. Wayne, Heather, and Heidi: I am sorry for your trials at this time and my prayers go out to your family.

Take Care,

Mr. Hurt

Sow Canyon High School

Phong Nguyen - Viet Nam

Bay gio la 4:18 am cua Thu ba 29/8/2006. Khi nghe duoc tin chu Hill qua doi cach day vai tieng dong ho, tuy da biet can benh cancer cua chu kho thoat khoi "luoi hai cua tu than", nhung ca gia dinh Huy Nguyen deu sung so va dau buon. Tat ca moi nguoi da khoc, nhung giot nuoc mat tu trai tim cua moi nguoi Viet Nam xa xoi nay. That la mot su mat mat qua lon doi voi moi nguoi trong gia dinh Hill! K the co loi nao de chia buon het voi su ra di cua chu. Chi mong rang: Chua se nhanh chong dua linh hon chu ve nuoc troi. Moi nguoi con lai trong gia dinh Hill co gang giu gin suc khoe de tiep tuc lo cho chu nhung phan viec con lai o doi nay. Chung toi se tiep tuc cau nguyen cho linh hon chu va ca moi nguoi nua. Thien Chua se doai thuong den chung ta.

We all love you, Mr Hill! We all miss you very much, Mr Hill!

Love. Phong Nguyen.

Tim Miller

I am a neighbor of Wade's and a member of his ward. I did not know him but he is well loved by those who did. Sometimes the lord has need of missionaries on the other side of the veil and he always chooses well.

Wade will be restored to his perect self once he crosses over the veil. He will have his family anxiously waiting to greet him there. It is hard for us who are left behind as we have feelings of lonliness and miss our loved ones so very much. But in the Lord's time you will be with Wade again very soon. May God bless your family during this time of grief. Celabrate Wade's life and his service to others!

Amy Flickinger

We were working in the office today when we got the call from Heidi that Dr. Hill had passed. Words cannot even describe the feeling of loss at that moment. We knew it was coming but still felt like someone had just pulled the rug out from underneath us. I have worked for Dr. Hill for two years now as one of his assistants and have loved every minute of it. Well maybe not every minute but most of it. I learned alot from this great man and will miss him very much. He was a great teacher but most of all a wonderful friend who will not so easily be forgotten. My heart goes out to Hien and the kids. I love all of you very much and please know I'm thinking of you always. With all my love, Amy

Erick "Blue" Ekker

Death of a loved one is the most severe test that you will ever have to face, and if you can rise above the grief and if you will trust in God, then you will be able to surmount any other difficulty with which you may be faced. These words rang over and over in my head as I watch our family and friends say their goodbyes to Uncle Wade. I don't know if I was saying them to "convince" myself of the validity of these words or just finding something that would sooth me as I watched him slip away. Since the creation of man, no fact of life has been so certain as death with the close of mortality. When the last of life's breath is drawn, there is a finality buoyant and hopeful. Death is solemn and dark. But, death is not final. We have hope in a life much greater than this one. We have faith in a world that is just beyond our reach in this mortal body. That hope is anchored in a silent and personal relationship with our Heavenly Father or a God no matter where or how you believe. I know Uncle Wade's faith extended beyond what most people could ever hope to grasp. He believed in a life after this one. He believe in an eternal home with his family. I know he will have that. He will be granted his family in the next life. A man with such conviction and hope will never be denied that. A man with such Character...... Uncle Wade had more Character than anyone I have ever met. Character is the one thing we make in this world and take with us into the next. It is woven quietly from the threads of hundereds of correct decisions. I can't say that every decision Uncle Wade made was correct, but it was made out of a sense of selflessness and love. Everything he did was an act of kindness, an act of love, an act of unconditional caring. I lived with him and his family while I did my student teaching and I saw this first hand. His family meant everything to him. He lived for his family. He made them his greatest responsiblity and in turn you could see that they were his greatest joys in life. He centered his life around his family, an honorable marriage, and a righteous living. Uncle Wade had the most quiet and humble spirit. Humility is often mistaken for weakness. When actually it is the greatest strength anyone could posses. I saw this in Uncle Wade. I have so many emotions running through me I just hope these thoughts are coherent. :>) :>) :>) To Aunt Hien, Wes, Heidi, Wayne, Heather, Aunt Sally, Aunt Louise, Aunt Sherri, and MOM I say, REMEMBER, remember hope is LIGHT.. IT is a light within us that pierces the darkness of doubt and discouragement and taps into the light of all..... Remember and never forgot the example he left. You cannot lift another soul until you are standing on higher ground than he/she is. I know Uncle Wade has lifted us ALL up. He has rescued each of us in one way or another. His example has been a light, a fire that has shown us so many wonderful things. Also remember that no pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education, to the development of patience, faith, fortitude, and humility.......... I search for the right thing to say to you, to ease your pain, to ease my pain, to take away this suffering, and i come up blank in my mind. These words seem trivial and empty when all I really want to do is shout out to God THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED. THIS ISN'T RIGHT. THis is all I can think. It is what I hear in my head while writing all of these things. I want to tell God that he has made some sort of mistake. That he took the wrong man. That is really what I am thinking. Even though we all understand that there is a life after this having our beloved "Wade" taken from us is a greater trial than we all hoped to bear at this time. IT ISN"T FAIR....... But, I leave you with a thought. There is only one day that you and I have to live and that is TODAY. There is nothing we can do about yesterday and there may be no tomorrows. Live, Love in EXCESS, and endure...... I love you all.... Erick "Blue."

Nguyen Hoai Nam

Dear Heather,

We're very sad at the news that your Dad passed away today.I hope you and your family will get over this situation because your Dad always beside you.

May your Dad rest in peace and God will bring him to the Heaven soon.

We always miss you much!

Best Regards,

Moi nguoi o VietNam xin chuc Co Hien va cac thanh vien trong gia dinh Hill nhieu suc khoe va chu Hill se duoc huong hanh phuc tren Thien Dang cung Chua.

Mac and Karen Fuller

To the Hill Family,

We have been on vacation and heard at church on Sunday of Wades condition, as a read this morning that he was already gone it was such a shocker. He was such a great friend to us. We loved his occasional visits and sometimes Hein would come too. We have loved the kids being in our home over the years. Hein you are such a doll, I love you. My heart and love go to you. I am thankful to have known you and your family. I wish for you strength and comfort, and hope you can feel the love of the Lord. Call me for anything, anytime, early in the morning or in the middle of the night.

Karen Fuller

Melissa Lourenco ( Porter)

Dear Hill Family,

I heard of Dr. Hills passing yesterday, and the feelings I have are very difficult to express. I feel as if your whole family took me and my family in as your own. I remember spending holidays together and working very hard together as well (Wayne, I will never forget pulling all of those weeds on the Arizona Strip so you could get your Eagle Scout Award! :)

The time I spent working with Dr.Hill(and Mizukawa) was both the most rewarding and challenging time of my life. I would just like to take the time to tell everyone how much I have learned since then. I will always hold your family close to my heart. Dr. Hill will be missed very much. Ivey and Lydia send their love as well.

Thank you all for being the great people you are.

Sincerely, Melissa Lourenco (Porter)

Jimmie

What can one say about such a great and powerfull man. A great friend, grandfather, father and employer. In my short year here @ Dixie OMIS, I learned so much from him. I'll do my best to follow in his footsteps. I know without a doubt I am a better man, husband and friend because of the things he taught me. His love of life was easy to see. From the mountain tops of Brian Head to the red dirt soft ball fields in St. George, he knew how to play hard. And when he would slow down long enough to work he could out work just about anyone!! I'll hold what he taught me close as I become the dentist/surgeon that he would have me be. He could do just about anything with a molt 2 and a periotome! Thank you Dr. Hill, You have made me better. My wife and I will always think of you when were borading or trying to keep up with you in the office. Love Always Jimmie and Nichole Averett

Crystal Neider

Dr. Hill was one of the most caring individuals I have ever had the priviledge of knowing. I have worked for Dr. Hill for a little over 9 years. I feel that I have been very blessed with the opportunity of getting to know his family and what Dr. Hill stood for. Over the last 9 years I have had the opportunity to enjoy there company on different outings.

I will always be greatful for the caring way in which Hien took care of me and my son after I had surgery.

Hien Kelby has so much love for you and he still talkes about all the things you did for him while we were staying with you. He even remebers that you forgot to pick him up at school, which he still swears was a seven mile hike to your house.

I want each of you to know that you will always hold a speacial place in my heart. please always remeber how much we love each of you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With tons of LOVE Crystal and Kelby Neider

Michael Zundel

I have served Wade as one of his lawyers for ten years. He was an honest, kind and fair man. I saw his great and good character shine in some very trying times and was always proud he was my client. I am very sad at his passing and am at a loss for anything to say that might salve the pain of his family, except perhaps to add my testimony that he lived what he preached and will surly be well received in heaven.

Shawn Fotheringham

Uncle Wade was always there for anyone who needed a hand! He couldn't make it to my graduation because it was so close to Heathers wedding but he called me to make sure I knew he would be there if he could. I appreciate the place Hein and he gave me to stay while I am here at college! I love you guys so much! Thanks for all you do! Heather thanks for always being there and know I am here for all of you too!

Tony Allen

To the Hills:

When I visited with Wade and Hein in the hospital on August 18th I observed two situations; Heins shock and despair over Wade's physical condition, and as we talked Wade's calm unwaivering voice demonstrating the faith that I know that Wade has. Hein my heart aches for you in your loss.

However, Wade knew he was the son of a loving Heavenly Father. That through the attoning sacrifice of his Son, our Savior, he had lived a righteous life and was returning to the Celestial Kingdom. I saw no fear in Wade, because Wade knew the Plan of Happiness and where he was going.

Harold B. Lee, once stated, "there is no untimely death." While separation brings sadnest to Hein and those of us left behind in my book Wade was a true All-Star in this test we call mortality. If any of you doubt it read what his "judges" in the All-Star balloting above have written. Wade has work to do in Paradise and he will do it, just as he did on earth, of that there is no doubt.

I knew Wade intimately in the most stressful of situations, adversarial business litigation that lasted over 10 years. Although he had been taken advantage of, Wade exemplified honesty and total integrety. He never lost his composure and said on many occasions, "Tony, whatever happens at the end, its only money."

He often expressed his sorrow and forgiveness to me for those that had taken advantage of him. In untold hours with Wade I never heard him swear or lose his composure. Erick Ekker, hit it on the head when he stated that Wade had Character.

Wade has it in tons. That is why people loved to be around him. He stands for righteous principles. Character is one of the 3 attributes that we take with us from this world to the next. Wade also possessed the other 2; a testimony and knowlege of the gospel.

Personally I feel honored and blessed to have rubbed shoulders with Wade. I will be eternally grateful to him for all he taught me, his Christ-like example. I hope to be a better person, more caring and understanding, because of my association with my close friend Dr. Wade Lee Hill.

Wade, I just wish I could have done more for you during your final test in this life. However, I will always be there for Hein and your family.

Prayfully,

Tony and Shae Allen and family

Our Grandmom - Viet Nam

Sang nay, Ba Ngoai duoc biet tin Wade qua doi. Ba da di ra ngoai, ngoi o goc san va da khoc, khoc rat nhieu. Ba ngoi noi chuyen mot minh, ke ve nhung ngay duoc gap Wade tai VietNam. Tuy rang chang ai hieu duoc ai vi khac ngon ngu, nhung Ba van cam nhan duoc Wade, con nguoi va tinh tinh cua Wade. Roi sau do, Ba ngoi mot minh truoc ban tho cua gia dinh va cau nguyen. Ba chi biet cau nguyen cho Linh Hon cua Wade mau chong duoc Chua dua ve an nghi trong Nuoc Troi; cho moi nguoi trong gia dinh Hill co suc manh de vuot qua noi dau qua lon nay. That la mot mat mat qua to lon voi gia dinh Hill! Ba cung k biet phai alm gi hon de chia se noi dau nay doi voi gia dinh Hill.

Ba cau nguyen va cam on tat ca nhung gi ma Wade da lam cho Ba, cho gia dinh Ba va anh em. Ba khac ghi hinh anh cua Wade trong trai tim Ba.

Our Grandmom always miss you in the heart, Wade Lee Hill. Love you and your family very much.

Grandmom loves you, Wade.

Kawehi Au

Aloha Hill 'Ohana,

I am so grateful that there are so many who love and support you at this time. It is a testimony to how wonderful your family is. It has been wonderful getting to know you here at the Huntsman, and I'm grateful for the association I had with you and Dr. Hill. You helped me perform one of my first procedures, and your dad, ever the teacher and doctor, leaned over and whispered to me, "You did good." On another occasion, as I cried next to him and your mom, he grabbed my hand and comforted me, asking why I was crying. In a moment when I should have been comforting him, he was comforting me. I will never, ever forget him. I just wanted him to feel well so he could enjoy being with you, his dearly loved ones. Thank you for letting me be a part of his life... what a wonderful man he is! Take care all of you, I love how you love each other! Families are Forever!

Alohanui,

Kawehi (your med student)

Ren Bevell

Uncle Wade,

It doesn't quite seem right that I am sitting here writing this. When Grandma and Grandpa passed it was right, they had lived a good long life and it was their time. I can't say that about you. I'm sitting here trying to convince myself that you are no longer on this earth, and it just doesn't feel right. It doesn't seem right. Some day we'll understand why you had to leave us so early. I've always looked up to you and admired all that you did. When I needed advice you gave it, when I needed a place to live, you let me live with you. I still remember shooting baskets with you and Wayne and Wes in Buena Park in your driveway. I have lots of little memories of you and your family. I know that mom and the Aunties will miss you the most, but I'm going to miss you as well. I know I'll never attend another BYU football game and enjoy it the same as I did with you. Thanks for everything Uncle Wade, I love you and miss you terribly. Until we can meet again.

Love,

Ren

Loni Stookey

At dinner tonight, we went around the table like we usually do,if we ever actually cook dinner, and asked everyone what their favorite part of the day was, "Catching one butterfly every second at recess" Rilee said. Trevor loved preschool and Bob loved coming home. Then I asked, "What do you think Wade's favorite part of being in Heaven Is?" Trevor said to me, "Seeing your cousin and Grandma-Great." Rilee said he was so glad to see people he loved that had died. I said I thought he loved snowboarding with a thirty year old body.

I have thought a lot about the way Wade was taken. I think for some people, a drawn out illness is part of their test here. Wade had already proven to the Lord who he was so many times. The way he forgave people, the charity he had for so many people around the world and here, (my brother included),his obedience to serve the Lord in whatever capacity he was asked, his honesty and the love he treated his family and sweet Hien with. God knew exactly what Wade was made of.

I know that Wade's job is still much the same as it was here, to watch over his family, and hopefully the Stookey's, and get them all back to our Father in Heaven.

If God needed him, he could have been taken in a car accident, but we wouldn't have been able to say goodbye and get legal affairs in order. Wade could have been sick for the last three years, but instead, we were able to play and ski and laugh with him in three years of health. If heaven needed our Wade, the way he went was indicative of the man he is. He didn't need to suffer, and we were able to make sure he knew we loved him.

Wade is a part of my life I didn't want to give up. He and Hien have been the most constant part of our home besides our little family of five. We are not sure what he is to us, but we are grieving like he is family. Hien, Hiedi, Wes, Heather and Wayne, I hope you all know how much we love your dad. Thank you for letting us in.

Loni

Hanh and Ted Liter

Dear Mr Wade Hill.

For this such lost and sad moment really don't know to espress, it was so hard, so suddendly for me to hear this sad new. Still coild not believe it. I feel so sad, my heart broken Wade. that i think words could not express what i would like to share with you and you familly in this moment othing that could express how i feel about Wade this wondeful, one of the kindest man on earth, an wondeful example of love. , or hard work and all devotion for his whole life to touch other people live in many ways from his good heart. That i always admired him every time i think about him

All I was thinking about Wade right now from my first day when i met him to 40 years later.

Wade is always a good man, his good heart, his touch so many lives in face just shine all the way incredible sweet and warm forerver

Everything still still seems like yesterday, I still hear his voice , his laugh,, his story you pictures with us were still smell the fresh of paper, many good memories with you and your familly we have enjoyed so much every minute when you and you familly came to visite us in Hawaii from your vacation in July 4 of 2004. I ever though that was our last time to see and say good bye to you forerver

Wade we love you wade i will mis you and remember you always

Thanks you for giving me the greathly blessed by the love and friendship of you and you family so many years.

All of my love and warm sympathies are with your familly and all

Hanh. Ted Thin Liter.

Fara Ray

When Hien called me, just a week ago, and asked if I had heard about Wade, I just couldin't believe it! Just a month ago, he went down to the Yucatan with my son Sam. He seemed fine. Only God knows, his purpose for things.

I had the priveledge of knowing Wade's family when I helped take care of his mother. I was in their home a lot, during that time, and loved him and his family. They are awesome people! Wade was always thouthful and kind, the kind of person that makes you feel warm and comfortable in his presence. So good to his mother and his family. I helped Hien keep all his clothes washed and ironed as she was always on the run trying to help him at his office. He was always appreciative of any little thing I did. He also opperated on my mouth, and I will always be grateful for that! What can I say. He brought my daughter Mariah back with him on the plane, on one of his trips to the Yucatan, and she said he treated her so well. When I told her of his condition, she felt so bad. Wade, you have touched so many peoples lives. I sat here and read all the comments people have written about you, and cried. When I talked to Hien on the phone, I sat there and cried with her. I love Hien. We became friends while I worked there. She is a special lady! I also love her kids. I am so sorry for your loss. Wade, you are the kind of person I would love to be around in the hereafter. I hope I can live my life to be worthy of such a friend.

I wish I could have said goodby.

Hien, I love you, and my prayers are with you and your family.

Love Fara & Family

Glenn and Paulette Davis

Where do I start? My heart is aching now. We have so many wonderful memories of Wade, Hien and family that I could not start to write them down.

The first time we met comes to mind when you pulled up in the driveway next to our home and inquired about the house next to ours here in Buena Park, Ca.

Little did I know that was the beginning of a long wonderful friendship that has lasted so many years. Your whole family has made a lasting impression on us.

Your doors have always been open and the love poured out making one feel special every time we were with you. We felt like one of the family.

Wade, you will be in our heart always. We will always remember your smile and that great big caring heart of yours. WE will MISS YOU SO MUCH.

God Bless all of you. We love you and are praying for your family.

Hien, we love you.

Love, Glenn and Paulette

Dan & Ashlee Hobson

To the Hill Family,

Wes, We are so sorry to hear about your dad! We will be thinking of you and your family and we will see you on Saturday.

We love you and take care of yourself.

see you soon.

love, Dan & Ashlee

Matt and Jody

I got to give Wade a big hug two weeks ago before he went into the hospital. He told me his time was short although neither of us knew how short a couple of months would turn into only a couple of weeks.

Time goes by too fast, seems like only yesterday I moved into my office across the hall from Wade. Boy was I glad to have a mentor like him to talk to. We even traveled to San Fran and Chicago and took some Continuing Education classes together. I moved into my office about 20 years ago.

We will miss you greatly my dear friend.

We Love You Hein!

Kassy (Judkins) Stuart

To the Hill Family....

When I first got the news from Heather around the 12th I just couldn't grasp it all, as I am sure you all are. I just wanted to write you guys and tell you that my thoughts and prayers are w/ you all. You are all so lucky to have had such a wonderful guy as your dad and husband.

Heather... Girl I love you and I am so sorry that all of this is happening to you so soon. I am also so proud of you everytime I talk to you, you seem to be doing so well with everything. You are so strong and I look up to that emensly.

Love you all Kassy

Heidi Neel

Heidi and I have been friends since high school, but it has just been the last few years that I've really got to know her dad. He is an amazing man. The times that we have come over to play games or just hang out, we've been able to spend time with Wade and Hien. Hien has always made something wonderful for dinner for anyone who may be stopping by. And if we were playing games you could count on both of them to play. My husband and I are going to miss those times, but we know there will be plenty more memories to be made with the Hill family. We love you guys.

Love Brandon and Heidi Neel

Michael Brady

It is amazing how far-reaching is the heart of one good man. I never met him, but hear from founders and partners of Samaritan Technologies, how instrumental he has been in the surviving and thriving of this company. With his help, hundreds of thousands of volunteers are reaching exponentially more people, via a software company that could have folded without Wade Hill.

Wade, I never met you, but thank you for the inspiration.

-Mike Brady

Jack & Mary Hill

Dear Hill Family ...

Although we don"t know you we knew Wade... So you have got to be great people. Can you imagine the chattering going on right now between Ducky Silvia and Wade? ? ?

Don't be sad. You know that shortly (according to the Lords watch) You will all be togather again and won't that be special !

If you can't figure out why Wade was always smiling just consider the fact that he was the baby and he had to deal with all those girls.Any intelligent kids

would smile.

He was a terrific kid and a wondeful man. Certainly a role model for any youngest growing up.

WE know you hurt but keep in mind that he will be looking out for you. In the spring when you see the first tulips think of Wade and in the summer when the robins are bouncing across the lawn think then too. In the fall when you feel the first cool breeze Wade will be there. In winter when your thoughts turn to family and you feel warm inside. Wade will hug you.

stay close and God bless you all.....

Jack & Mary

Hoang Nguyen

Thuong Tiec Wade Hill,

Sau gio sang 10 thang 8 nam 2006, duoc phone bao trong tieng noi nghen ngao day nuoc mat cua em toi, Hien Hill: "Anh Hoang oi, anh Wade benh nang, bac si noi khong the cuu song duoc nua." Sau gio sang chieu ngay hom sau 11 thang 8 nam 2006, toi da bay xuong gap ong tai nha o Saint George, UT. Ong nam nghi o ghe sofa ngoai phong khach, toi thay ong tuoi cuoi va say "Hi" voi toi. Nhung ngay tham va song ben ong voi gia dinh, toi thay ong luon vui ve di lai trong nha va xuong noi lam viec mo nhung ca benh nhe. Tham chi con bao con cho ra park choi cho thoang mat. Trua ngay 14 thang 8 nam 2006, toi chia tay ong ve Oregon, ong cung tuoi cuoi noi voi toi: " Chung ta tin tuong o noi Chua." Ong nam chat tay toi tham thiet va binh than nhung trong toi that xuc dong.

O Oregon 2 tuan le theo doi benh va cach chua tri cho ong. Qua dien thoai, em toi thong bao rang ong van luon vui ve lam an long moi nguoi, nhat la vo con ong va ong con lo lang moi viec can thiet.

Nhung 10 gio ngay 28 thang 8 nam 2006, duoc tin bao ong da nham mat an nghi.

Toi da biet truoc nhung toi van ngo ngang thuong cam cuoc doi 64 nam cua ong sinh ra va nham mat, ong song trong tham lang truoc con mat nguoi doi vi cu chi khoan thai, loi noi nhe nhang an can; nhung ong luon di lai va lam viec rat nhieu de phuc vu gia dinh va xa hoi. Giac nghi ngoi thuong ngay cua ong chi la nhung thoi gian ngan ngui. Tay goi dau o bat cu noi nao khi ong can nham mat thu gian, roi ong lai tiep tuc lam viec. Cuoc song cua ong da the hien duoc loi Chua Giesu, Dang ma ong va gia dinh da ton tho trong cuoc song tam linh: " Con chon co hang, chim troi co to, nhung con nguoi khong co goi dau."(Luca 9,5-8). Suot cuoc doi ong chi di tim cai goi dau em am cho vo con, gia dinh va tha nhan; con ong hinh nhu chang bao gio nghi toi. Ong chi luon mieng: "That's OK, That's fine,…we believe in God…Let's us pray…"

Tin rang sau khi nham mat lia doi, Chua da sam san cho ong mot noi an nghi vinh cuu, vui tuoi, hanh phuc cung Ngai. Boi ong da tin va tim den Ngai trong suot cuoc doi ngan ngui 64 nam. Ngai hua: " Thay ra di de don cho san cho cac con roi; Thay se tro lai dem cac con di voi Thay, de Thay o dau thi cac con cung se o do." (Gioan 14,3)

Chung toi, nhung nguoi yeu men va vo cung thuong tiec ong, luon cam phuc va hoc hoi noi ong mot tam guong kien nhan, hy sinh tren buoc duong den voi Chua trong cuoc song vinh cuu ben Ngai.

Tam biet ong.

Em Hien va cac chau,

Su chia ly cua nguoi chong va nguoi cha trong gia dinh la 1 niem dau sot lon lao cho em va cac chau. Nhung moi su Chua da an bai trong quyen nang cua Ngai, chung ta song va chet chi la thay doi chu khong mat di. Nguoi than di vao coi vinh hang, chung ta cung lan luot di nhu vay. O ben Chua chung ta duoc cung nhau an huong cuoc song trong vinh quang cua Ngai. Chung ta noi guong nguoi chong nguoi cha guong mau day yeu thuong cua chung ta: Mr. Wade Lee Hill

Anh Hoang va Gia Dinh.

Cami Bratton Jones

To Dr. Hill's family,

I was a patient there in August of 1996. He and Dr. Miz performed jaw surgery on me at Dixie Regional. They did a GREAT job. Dr. Hill will be missed by all who knew him for a short time. God Bless!

Cami Bratton (Jones)

Cedar City, UT & N. Las Vegas, NV

Kent & Carolyn McDonald

Dear Hien, Heidi, Heather, Wes and Wayne,

Our hearts ache for you in your loss. Wade was such a kind and loving man, and was a tremendous influence for good in the world. It was such a happy time in the old neighborhood, sharing fun, friendship and Hien's marvelous food. Wade's smile had the ability to make you remember happy thoughts, a twinkle that started in his eyes, and filled the room quietly but surely with love.

The family that you all built with Wade at the head and heart will endure forever, but we know you will miss him deeply for as long as you live.

There is never enough time to be with those we love; we're so very sorry for your loss. We can see by the messages posted here that you are all greatly loved. What a wonderful legacy he left! You will not be without love and support and comfort. Know that our love and prayers are with you.

The McDonald Family--Kent, Carolyn,Melissa, Emily, Jon,Katie and Amy

John and Peggy Schmutz

In May of 1977 I received a phone call from a total stranger. I had just been accepted to dental school at Case Western and was preparing to move myself and my young family to Cleveland, Ohio. The voice on the other end of the telephone line introduced himself as Wade Hill. He told me he was about to graduate from Case and offered me a chance at a part-time job at St. Vincent Charity Hospital. He had found out from the admissions committee that a young man from southern Utah was coming to school, got my name and number, called me up, and told me to get out to Cleveland ASAP and he'd set me up with a great job to earn a little cash while going to school. That was my first exposure to Wade's thoughtfulness and kindness and certainly not the last.

Over the years I have had many occasions to refer patients to Wade (and Dr. Mizukawa) and have never had cause for complaint. His calm, quiet, reassuring demeanor always impressed them and his professional knowledge and followup impressed me.

Mine and Peggy's condolences to you, Hien, and to the rest of the family. His passing leaves a void that will only be filled when you meet again. And you will meet again, of that I am certain.

God bless you and comfort you,

John and Peggy Schmutz

Kanab, UT

JSF/RDH

From the dental community of St. George, we have lost a great professional. My regret is not having known the magnitude of his influences elsewhere. He will be greatly missed. Jaree, RDH

Chelle Ward

Dear Hill Family,

Your husband, father and grandfather was a "GIANT" of a man! I had the privelege of working with him for 7 years as his 'favorite' Dental Implant Rep! Boy, did he ever rake me over the coals at times though...he was certainly demanding...always wanting that smokin', outrageous price break on his surgical inventory! Sometimes I put up a fight, but most the time, I did cartwheels and backflips just to keep him happy because I liked him so much. I think he enjoyed watching me sweat...he'd get me all worked up, then a smirky, little smile would cross his face. Out would come a corny little joke. Yet he'd always get me to crack despite my "tough-gal" spirit and attitude. He was a true-blue customer and best of all...a good, caring friend. He always made time to see me - no matter how busy he was. He'd quiz me about my personal life and give me good, solid advice about how to enjoy life and make the most of our challenges. I miss him so much already. I know he is working hard in a much better place watching over his family and friends. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very tender time. I'm grateful for the positive influence Dr. Hill had in my life and know I'll meet up with him again one day...this time not haggling over pricing - whew!

Love,

Chelle Ward

Zimmer Dental

Zach

I thought you were a decent man when we first met. You took the time to ask me your now famous "21 questions." You didn't judge me based on what you saw when I walked through the double doors of your beautiful home. You calmed my nerves and made it easy for me, a person who doesn't normally open up to strangers, to speak my mind and discover our common interests (other than Heidi).

I thought you were a good man as I watched you interact with your family. You had your own opinions and asserted them as often as you felt you needed, but you always showed compassion, love, and interest in even the smallest matters in their lives. Even on your busiest workday, when normal people would have little to no energy left, you kept up with where they were, what they were doing, and most importantly, when they'd be home! Your love for your wife and children is one I will always remember and try my best to emulate.

I know now, and have known for quite some time, that you are a great man. I could write page after page of the great things you've done in your life in just the 7 years I've personally known you. As I've learned, and continue to learn, more and more about your life (always from others because you are too humble to toot your own horn), I know that you have always done what you thought was right, regardless of the personal or professional consequences. As long as I've known you, you've never let a decision you've made be based upon or even influenced by what other people think. That is something I respect very much. Your energetic, positive approach to life's greatest struggles is something that we should all strive to imitate. I will always remember the talks we've had and the advice you've given me over the past 7 years. I'll always remember the times at the batting cages, the movies, the driving range, the gym, and all the other places that have played host to the development of our relationship. I will forever regret missing out on the snowboarding trips and Lake Powell excursions. I'll always remember what you said to me in the holiest of places when I was lucky enough to be sealed to your beautiful daughter for time and all eternity. I'll always remember the message you left me on the day you realized that your time in this life would be cut far shorter than we'd ever dreamed. I'll always remember the way you looked at your granddaughter and that even in what I imagine was the greatest pain of your life you tried to cuddle and rock away her cries and tears.

You have always been more concerned with the plights of others than with your own. I only hope that your children (I count myself among them) and grandchildren can carry on the legacy of selflessness, charity, and personal courage that you have left for us.

We'll miss you "Grandpa Wade"—until we meet again.

Larry and Kathy Bulloch

Wade and Hien and their family have been our dear friends for over 25 years. We shared many good times as neighbors in Green Valley. We became especially close when Wade served in the Second Ward Bishopric as Larry's executive secretary.

Wade has always been a genuine person. In spite of being very accomplished himself, he always accepted others for what they were. He always greeted you with excitement and made you feel important and valued. Wade was respected and admired as a good person and a successful businessman, and he gave freely of what he had. When he did dental work on our son, before his mission, he gave us a big discount. It was his quiet way of saying Jared was doing the right thing and he wanted to do his part. He left a legacy of kindness. We will truly miss him.

Lori Jennings

It was with great shock and sadness that I learned of Wade's illness and passing. Wade was a friend to my late husband Gordon, and he always spoke of Wade with great respect and affection. I remember meeting Wade and his sweet wife, and was impressed by their kindness. He will be missed.

Hanh and Ted Liter

Dear dear Mr Wade Hill. I am so sad when I head two week ago you get sick, then you go to hospital right away..;; but cant cure. How sad I am. Because we are friend almost 40 years.. I remember When you are capital air force in Viet nam.When I see you in my office at Long Binh, each time you come to see Hien I always thick you are a good man. so I tell Hien.

To day I hope you still hear from me when Wayne read this letter for you. You still remember me Di. Wade. On May 2003 you and Hien come to see me in my son house in Rosemead , then you go to see game with West. then Hien stay with me 4 hour.... And July 4 2004 you family take a good vacation to Hawaii then come to see us one night in my house, We have nice dinner but I ever think that one a last trip you take.???? Dr. Wade so sad when I look a pictures we take in my house and you family???? Why the God call you so early.. Why Wht Because you are pefect man???? why you hace cancer????? because you never smoke.... drug.... frink.... ???? Hien and I sit our lanai and talked intil mighniight, very late., that night after Ted gone to bed Hien hadbrought her pajama so she coult spent the night with me ..

Dr Wade, I hope you will be happy with God... K. Hanh. Ted Liter.

Jon P. Bradrick

I was in oral surgery residency with Wade Hill in Cleveland. He was a kind man, and gifted surgeon. Over the years we have kept in touch by telephone, when we would discuss cases. The loss of Dr. Hill is tragic and saddening. He was a real gentleman.

Charly Ann Bishop

Hills I love your family so very much. You always welcomed me into your home. I remember that Wade was a patient man, when me and Heather would get togethor and get into trouble he was very patient most of the time. Even with wayne and all of his buddys running around the place. Your whole family is in my prayers, you all mean a great deal to me.

Karen Sorenson Floyd

Dear Cousins,

I am so sorry and shocked to have Wade leave so suddenly.

I have lots of memories of little boy Wade and young man Wade. I have not had the opportunity to be around Dr Hill very much. Mostly at reunions as last year was the first time in 20 that I had been to St George.

But I do have very good memories of him and his cute family.

It is good to see how much he was loved by his family and friends. My wishes go to all of you all that you will be comforted and carry on as he would want you to.

Bill Behlke

Who is that short, pudgy, pasty, sleepy looking guy? Such was the question I asked myself the first time ever saw Wade, after he had schooled me several times in a church basketball game. I am serious, I remember that after 30 years.

Years later, we became good friends with Wade and Hien. Like many of you who have contributed to this blog, we felt at home, in their home. And, I got lots of great advice from him, about family, career,...you name it. He was a really smart guy, but had no airs about that, or any other of his many accomplishments.

Heidi you are correct, it does suck. I had to laugh at your observation. It reminded me in a way of the millions of times you interupted basketball games at your home in Willoughby Hills to get your dad's attention. He always listened to you, gave you some advice, usually about how to deal with Wes, and then the game resumed. He never sent you away, not even one time. You had him wrapped around your little finger. We all thought it was hilarious.

I saw him for the last time two summers ago. He had lots of pictures of his children. It was obvious that there was no measure to his love and admiration for each and every one them. He offered to help us out with one of our own. Wade wanted us to send David out his way for a couple of weeks. He thought that some time in his community would have been a good influence on our son. Unfortnately, it never happened, because my boy refused to go. David might have benefitted from the community. He most certainly would have come away better for having been with Wade and family. I think Wade's plans were to have Heather show David around. Anyway,...I remember this because Wade followed up with a phone call about a full year later, wanting to know when David was coming out.

He helped alot of people. He was so easy to be around. He was a good friend. He was a good guy,...still is.

Eldon Louder

I met Wade's sister Sherrie and her husband Drew afew years before I met Wade. We were students at the, College of Southern Utah. Drew and I were on the football team and Sherrie and her friends were good friends with many. I ddn't meet Wade until we both returned from missions and attended USU and played intramural sports together and lived together in an apartment with 4 other guy's. After graduation everybody but Wade got married and we lost track of each other while he was serving his country and finishing school. We had just been getting re-acquainted these last few years, he traveling to Wyoming to fish and me traveling to St.George to enjoy his company and the sun. What a shock, this wonderful man did everything right and always did both spiritually and physically. I new for sure he would live for ever. Friends like Wade are precious and hard to find. I know I will miss him he is the second of the group living together at USU to pass away. My prayer's are with all of his friends and family.

Tom Rooney

Wade and I were in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency in Cleveland. He was just ahead of me and, as such, my immediate supervisor. The nature of residency is such that the senior residents can be pretty rough on the juniors - but this just wasn't his way. He was always soft spoken, easy going, and gentle - he just wouldn't buy into that system.

I am so happy that I renewed our friendship about 10 years later when I was with my family vacationing in Utah and Arizona. We stopped by his home pretty much on the spur of the moment but were immediately welcomed. He and Hein just couldn't do enough for us. We had a great visit, too short, and then headed for Zion National Park.

Living 2000 miles apart, we were hardly what you would call close, but I will truly miss him as a great guy and good friend.

Marcia Behlke

I felt a great sadness when I heard that Wade had passed away. He held a special place in our hearts and lives. We knew Wade and Hein when they lived in Cleveland some 25 years ago. Wade was still in dental school. He was so busy, school, reserves, work and a young family took up all of his time. I thought he was nuts when he said he was going to become an Oral Surgeon. Sometimes he was so tired I was sure he would drop, but he kept going.

Wade, Bill, Hein and I became the best of friends. I think that Bill and I practically lived at their house when they were here. The four of us would get together almost every evening and then all day on the weekends. The guys would play basketball and watch sports. Hien and I would talk and talk and cook. I learned how to make egg rolls, stir fry and fried rice. Wes and Heidi were like our own. I laugh when I think of Hein chasing Wes and Heidi around the house with a wooden spoon..they were in big trouble and they knew it!

We were excited when Wayne and Heather came along. Heather, you were so little when you were born. If you folded a keenex in half, it was still too big to fit you! Wade worried about you and Hein, you both when through a rough time.

Wade love his family. He was always excited when his mom and dad came for a visit. They were both wonderful. They were so proud of him. I never met any of Wade's sisters, but I know that they were close to his heart.

It was a sad day when they left Cleveland. We had shared so much in those few years; love, friendship, family, blessings, basketball, baseball, recipes, cultures, and the gospel. Beautiful memories.

Wade debated about going back to Utah, but you knew that he would. He wanted his children to grow up around his family. He wanted them to know their grandparents. aunts, uncles, and cousins. The greatest blessing in life is family. Wade knew that.

Wade came to see us over the years and it was wonderful to visit again. Those visits were like putting on an old comfortable slipper...just wonderful.

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.