Passed away December 29, 1999 at her granddaughter's home in Bountiful, Utah.
Born August 16, 1912 in Diamondville, Wyoming. The daughter of Edward Thomas Painter and Dorothy Ann Patterson. Married Hyrum A. Hillam, June 1, 1934 in the Salt Lake Temple. Hyrum passed away April 8, 1988. Active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Served as a secretary in the Primary organization over 25 years in the North 33rd Ward and Bonneville Stake. Member of DUP.A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, loved by all who came in contact with her sweet spirit.
Survivors: children, Ann (Phil) Nielson, St. George, Utah; Margo (Darwin) Williams, Rupert, Idaho; Craig (Raihi) Hillam, Draper, Utah; Linda (Dale) Nelson, Murray, Utah; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (Nathan) Fisher, Salt Lake; Mona (Hamlet) Peteriet Montpelier, ID.
Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Ray, Lynn, Jay Painter.
Funeral services Monday, January 3, 2000, 11 am at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where friends may call Sunday, January 2, 2000 from 6-7:30 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Interment, Brigham City Cemetery.