Amber Hill
October 4, 1988 ~ December 22, 2011
Amber N. Hill age 23 of New Hampton died Thursday evening, December 22, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at the Chickasaw Centre, 301 North Water Street New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus, Holy Family Parish, presiding.
Interment will be in the New Hampton City Cemetery with Adonnis Hill, D.J. Nunley, Simon Schuchhardt, Isaiah Zeien, Jake Bucknell, Marshall Havens, Josh Mandt and Lee Schuchhardt serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the Chickasaw Centre.
Amber Nicole Hill was born October 4, 1988, in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Herbert W. and Julie (Howard) Hill. She received her education in New Hampton and was a graduate of the New Hampton High School Class of 2007. She then attended Hawkeye Community College and had previously worked at Casey’s. Amber was very artistic. She was a published Poet and had won art awards. She loved drawing, writing, cleaning and like her dad she had a ‘green-thumb’ and enjoyed gardening. Amber was free spirited, had beautiful brown eyes and always wore a smile. She loved spending time with her niece and nephews.
Survivors include her mother, Julie Hill of New Hampton; one brother, H.B. (Samantha) Hill of New Hampton; three sisters, Marissa (Jacob Bucknell) Hill of Tripoli, Ciarra Hill, Brianna Hill, both of New Hampton; a special friend, Zac Refshauge of New Hampton; paternal grandmother, Helen Robinson of Waterloo; two nephews, Braxston and Blaine Bucknell; one niece, Mariana Hill; special aunts, Jannine (Pete) Wright of Eden VT, Jeanne Nunley of Iowa City, Jody Howard (Javad Hosseini) of Peoria, IL; Maureen Radloff of Waukon; Charlesa Campbell of Des Moines; special uncles, Donald Ray Hill, Rufus Hill both of Waterloo, Lawrence Hill of Des Moines, Morris Hill of Waterloo, Terry Hill of Mt. Pleasant, Bobby Palimore of Des Moines.
She was preceded in death by her father in 2004, maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Crandall in 2010; grandfathers, Rufus Hill and Hosea Robinson; cousin, Donnisha Hill.
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Your in my thoughts and prayers during this great loss.Amber is now another guardian angel watching over your family.
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of the Hill family. Amber was a joy to talk to and was so excited when HB and Sam got married. May those good memories give you comfort as you face these hard days ahead. You are in our prayers–God Bless. Chip and Darlene
To The Family of Amber Hill:Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Amber became a part of our family when her & Zac started dating nearly 6 years ago. They grew into young adults together. They were crazy for each other. Amber loved their pets, especially her bunny. Her big brown eyes and gorgeous smile made her glow. She shared Thanksgivings, Christmases, Birthdays, pool parties, Don & I’s wedding. She was Zac’s !st Love and will always hold a precious place in his heart and ours. I will always wonder what it would have been like if & when they would have gotten married. We were so looking forward to seeing her and sharing Christmas this year. We were so shocked and filled with saddness at the news of her death. Too young, too much life ahead, such a tragedy. We will miss her in our lives. God Bless Amber and All of her family. Our prayers are with you. I will say a special prayer for you, Julie. From one Mom to another, the loss of a child, the most unbearable pain to endure. Be strong, many prayers go out for you. we will always Love & Miss, cherishing the ‘memories’ with Amber.
Deepest Sympathy to the Hill family.
I was sorry to hear of Amber’s death. I remember her as a good musician (as were ALL of the Hill kids), with lots of personality. Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of this news. We pray for you & with you knowing that one day we all must go this way. We know members of the Waterloo family for many years so this loss affects us also. God bless you all!
Dear Julie and Family: I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your beautiful daughter and you are in my prayers throughout this terrible time. My deepest sympathies to you all. Jenny Murphy Center for Multicultural Education
HB and Sam Thinking of you and and your family and the sadness you are going thru, so hard to understand when someone so young and full of life leaves so soon. Just know we will keep you in our prayers, God will give you the strength you need.
Julie, HB, Samantha, Amber’s sisters, and all of Amber’s family–My condolences at this most difficult time. I’ll always remember Amber–she had a way of making an impression. The words, ‘gone to soon,’ keep running over and over in my head. I hope that your sadness is also blessed with memories of the good times Amber brought to your lives.
We have been thinking of your family and we will do so from afar tomorrow as you celebrate Amber’s life tomorrow. With Sympathy, Ross & Diane
Julie, HB, Marissa, Brianna and Ciarra, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers. Amber whever you are; may God wrap you in his arms and bring light to all those who love you. May the sunlight be a reminder of the sparkle you added to life, may the rain be a reminder of the warmth and compassion you gave to others, and may a rainbow come ever now and again as a reminder of the love you gave to all those in your life! God bless you always.
Samantha, HB, and Julie, Please accept our deepest sympathies at the loss of Amber. My heart cries for you. I just saw this saying and maybe it will help a little to know she is now with her dad. ‘Perhaps it is that a funeral among men is a wedding among the angels.’
My deepest sympathy to the Hill family. Julie and family you are in my prayers. Sincerely Angel Stigler
I will be out of town during the visitation and funeral but I wanted to take the time to send my deepest condolences to all of the Hill Family and Amber’s friends. When ever Amber and I saw each other we’d always catch up and have nice conversations she always cared to ask how others were doing. She was such a nice person with such a wonderful spirit. Everyone that knew her received a great privilege. I know I did. Brianna and Ciarra I love you guys ALWAYS. Amber will be missed.
To the Hill Family – we would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy and to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Amber was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed by all that knew her. God Bless all of you.
In Deepest Sympathy For Amber Hill Family May you heart find healing in cherished memories May your spirit find comfort in thoughts and prayers of those who care about you Sharing in your Sorrow Brenda Parks (Rick Kobliska) Gloria Parks
My Deepest sympathy to the Hill Family.
my thoughts and payers go to the hill family we will be thinking of you all Lisa kellogg
Amber, my beautiful, sensitive, free spirited, sassy, tell it like it is, unconventional, intellectual, artistic baby girl. How can we go on without seeing you or talking to you or being with you – your unique, quirky spirit was one like no other and the world is less without you. I love you and will always be thinking of you and missing you my beautiful baby. Love – Mom
We were very sadden to here of Amber she will be missed. Our heart and prayers go out to you and Ambers family.
Prayers and thoughts to the Hill family from ours. God bless each of you as you go through the days ahead. The Burgarts
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Amber. May you find comfort in the Lord at this difficult time.
Our hearts are filled with sorrow for the Hill family. Amber was a truly amazing person and always good for a laugh. It’s said that God takes the best first and in this case He did just that. His arms are around her right now. We’ll all remember Amber at her best…loving life!
You have my deepest sympathy