Susan Oberhelman Hill, 75, Arlington, Wash.

2019-05-16

Susan Ann Oberhelman Hill, 75, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home in Arlington, Wash., on Friday, May 3.
There will be a memorial celebration to honor Susan at First Baptist Church, 426 French Ave, Arlington, Wash., at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 26.
Memorials may be given in her name to St. Jude Hospital or hanging baskets/perennials may be sent in her honor to her daughter for a memorial garden to First Baptist in Arlington.
Susan, daughter of Otto and Ruth (Flagg) Oberhelman was born in Lynn, Mass., on Oct. 15, 1943. She was united in marriage to John William Hill III on July 31, 1965. Susan graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo. Susan had her master’s and taught history, was a coach and taught cheerleading in Lancaster, Wis.; Menahga, Minn.; and Tallahassee, Fla. Susan followed her desire to serve Jesus and supported her husband as a pastor’s wife doing various jobs in Portland, Ore.; Ontario, Ore.; Arlington, Minn.; and Missouri Valley, Iowa. Susan had a passion to care for others and retired as a caregiver for the developmentally delayed. Susan was loved by all. She had a heart of giving and compassion. She would light up the room wherever she went with her kindness and genuine concern for others. Susan was known for her talents and blessed so many with her crafts and gift of painting and refinishing, as she loved to make everything she touched beautiful.
She is survived by her son, John (Julie) Hill; grandson, Van (Cortney) of Middleton, Idaho; daughter, Nanci (Aaron) Johnson; granddaughter, Jessi of Arlington, Wash.; son, Steven Hill of Arlington, Wash.; grandchildren Katelynn, Nevaeh, Starla, Carson, Emmy, Jackson, and Saphira. She is also survived by her siblings Robert (Colleen) Oberhelman, Steven (Laurie) Oberhelman and Janet (Forest) Troutner; her many faithful caregivers; and over 200 foster children that loved and adored her.
Susan was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. 

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