Merit W. Hill

MADISON - Merit W. Hill, age 89, entered eternal life on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on July 8, 1921, in Douglas County, Oregon, the son of Robert and Pearl Hill. He graduated from Redmond High School in Redmond, Ore. Merit and Marie Hill were married June 27, 1946, in Nampa, Idaho. Merit retired from Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, where he worked for 18 years. Prior to that, he worked as a machinist and inspector at Gisholt Machine Company for 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a radioman in the South Pacific during World War II. Merit enjoyed doing wood working and making cabinets. He was a devout Christian who inspired not only his family but everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Merit was survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marie of Madison; son, Paul (Christine) Hill; two grandchildren, Kevin Hill of Madison and Brian (Katie) Hill of Watertown; two great-grandchildren, Molly and Sean; and several nieces and nephews. Heis preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at LAKE CITY CHURCH, 4909 E.Buckeye Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, with the Rev. John Ruck presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. A special thanks to the staff at HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg, for the loving care they gave Merit during his final days. Memorials may be made to City Church, 4909 Buckeye Road, Madison, WI. 53716. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Lake City Church, 4909 E.Buckeye Road, Madison, WI. 53716. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Service: Funeral services will be held at LAKE CITY CHURCH, 4909 Buckeye Road, Madison, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, with the Rev. John Ruck presiding.