DeLoy Grant Hill, 72, of Rexburg, passed away August 2, 2016 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

DeLoy was born September 25, 1943, at St. Anthony, Idaho to Grant Fred and Belva McArthur Hill.

DeLoy grew up in St. Anthony with his 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Some of his best memories of childhood were working on the farm with his dad and grandpa, where he learned the value of hard work, which stayed with him though out his life. He was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He attended school in Fremont County and graduated from South Fremont High School in 1961.

On January 25, 1963 he married his best friend Shirley Gee in Idaho Falls, Idaho. To this union 2 children were born Abbie Dawn and Brandon DeLoy.

He worked for Clark Brothers Construction, Manwaring Construction, H & H Construction, and A J Trucking. While working in construction he built many stake centers, school houses, bridges, churches and homes. He had a love for wood and built many special treasures for his family.

Some of the things he enjoyed were golfing, camping, riding dirt bikes, and most of all the beauty of the great outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was proud to be an American and had very tender feelings towards the flag and what it stands for.

His nickname to his friends and family was Ridge because he wasn't tall enough to be a Hill.

DeLoy and Shirley spent weekends for many years in their fifth wheel at Heise Hot Springs. They grew to love golf and many lifelong friends there. After retirement DeLoy and Shirley spent their winters in Yuma, Arizona. There they enjoyed golfing, jam sessions and their forever friends that they grew to love.

DeLoy and Shirley loved to dance which they enjoyed all throughout their married life. They always thought it would keep them young.
DeLoy had some physical challenges from accidents, but never let it stop him from enjoying life to the fullest!
He loved his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his best friend of 53 years Shirley Hill of Rexburg, Idaho, Daughter Abbie Dawn Mace (Dirk) of St. Anthony, Idaho granddaughter Ashley Kunz (Ian) of American Falls, Idaho Grandson Dylan Dirk Mace (Michele) of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Great Grandchildren Kaleb, Karter, and Kaitlyn of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Siblings Brenda Hames (Stanley) of Phoenix, Arizona, Lynn C. Hill of St. Anthony, Idaho, Rick G. Hill (Julianne) of St. Anthony, Idaho, Suzanne H. Ricks (Tom) of Rexburg, Idaho, Lorilei H. Armstrong (Layne) of Ashton, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his son Brandon DeLoy Hill, parents Grant Fred Hill and Belva McArthur Hill, brother in laws Stanley Hames and Layne Armstrong.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 at Burton 1st Ward, 3958 West 2000 South, Rexburg, Idaho. The family will meet with friends Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home, 61 North 1st East, in Rexburg and Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be at the Wilford Cemetery next to his precious son Brandon.