- Date Of Birth: October 25, 1918
- Date Of Death: March 18, 2017
- State: Idaho
Dr. Alberta Dee Hill passed away March 18, 2017 at her home in Meridian, after a brief illness, with family at her side.
Alberta was born October 25, 1918 to Lora Mackie Hill and John Albert Hill in Payette, Idaho. Her parents homesteaded in Brogan, Oregon where Alberta lived her preschool years. Alberta treasured her early memories of that time. She moved with her family to the Bramwell Community south west of Emmett in 1924 where she started school just before her 6th birthday. Alberta loved school, she was a good student, but also shared many stories of grade school pranks and antics. By the age of 12 years, Alberta had the job of collecting and writing all of the Bramwell Community News for the Messenger Index. Alberta was focused on academics, but also involved in school activities and 4-H. She sewed clothing and had dairy cattle projects. She participated in 4-H activities such as cattle shows and judging teams. She was frequently the only girl. Alberta graduated from Emmett High School in 1935. Alberta graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education in 1939. Alberta taught high school Home Economics and Adult Education in both Hailey Idaho and Preston, Idaho. She also coached soft ball with her instruction manual in hand. In April of 1943 Alberta Joined the Women’s Army Corp and served until January of 1946 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Alberta is survived by nieces and nephews Albert Lee Draper ( Dee), Nampa, Lois Draper Darnell, Meridian, Dale Draper( Bobbi ), Sunny Vale , Texas, Dean Draper ( Anita), Jackie Williams( Harold), both of Emmett., Cathy Hill Dunkle, Latah, WA, Connie Hill Bruijn (Hans) Nampa; Carin Hill Standley (Bob) Fairbanks, AK, John C. Hill Jr. (Kathy) Emmett, Jody Hill, Emmett, James A. Hill (Helen) Haverhill, MA, 37 great nieces and nephews and many great grand nieces and nephews. As well as all of the children of friends that knew her as “Aunt Berdie”. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sister Agnes Draper, Brothers Lester Hill and his wife Leona, and John Carroll Hill and his wife Phyllis.
Thank you to the staff of Meridian Grace Assisted Living, St. Luke’s Hospice, and a special thank you to Ciera, Candace, Amanda, Obdulia, Senait and Anna Gail for helping Alberta have a meaningful life and continue to be the teacher of us all to the last.
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