- Date Of Birth: September 25, 1953
- Date Of Death: July 29, 2021
- State: Iowa
Steven Arthur Hills, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from pancreatic cancer. Steve was born September 25, 1953, in Council Bluffs, IA, to Kenneth and Virginia (Varley) Hills. He grew up in Adel and married Mary Ann Somsky and they made their home in the Beaverdale/Urbandale area where they raised their two daughters. Steve owned and operated Waveland Cleaners and Four Corner Cleaners and later owned and operated Bloom and Branch Nursery in Des Moines.
Steve enjoyed bird watching, gardening, collecting antiques and rides in his convertible. He was an avid Iowa State Football fan.
Steve is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann, two daughters, Jennifer (Chris) Kaufman and Stefanie Beargeon, both of West Des Moines; and five grandchildren, Madison and Mallory Kaufman, and Isabelle, Evan, and Alexis Beargeon; He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Allan Hills, and his beloved dogs, Patches and Lacy.
