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Afton Clark Hill 1917 ~ 2005 Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Afton Hill passed away peacefully on September 6, 2005 following a stroke. Afton was born July 9, 1917 in Preston, Idaho. She was the third of seven children born to Lucius and Miriam Adelia Clark. She married Ralph J. Hill on December 21, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple. For 52 happy years, they worked and served side by side in a loving partnership. Afton was a talented musician, and she used this gift to bless many people throughout her life. She was also a wonderful cook and hostess, always welcoming visitors into her home. She dedicated much of her time to serving in the Church. Ralph and Afton both served in the Southern States mission before their marriage, then together presided over the Texas mission from 1960-64 and served in Washington, D.C. from 1981-82. Their lives were filled with service to God, their family, their friends, and the community. Wherever Afton lived, from Sacramento to Seattle, Idaho Falls, Bountiful, Texas, and finally Salt Lake, she made friends who were a blessing and support to her. She spent the final chapter of her life at the Wentworth on Highland Drive, where she interacted with friends and staff who made her remaining years comfortable and happy. She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Annette Hill, her parents, and her siblings Elmer, Verla, Ervin, and Lucille. She is survived by her daughters Donna Sumens and Judy Toronto (Chris), her son Allen Hill (Fern), her sister Wilma Hill and brother Melvin Clark (Juanita), 18 grandchildren, and 40 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Willow Creek 1st Ward chapel (2115 E. Sublette Place at 8455 South). Friends may call at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary in Sandy (1950 East 10600 South) Friday evening from 6 - 8 and at the ward chapel Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30. Interment will be in the Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, Utah.

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