H. Ray Hilton Obituary (1936 - 2010)

Our dear father, grandfather, husband and brother, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2010. Ray was born in Murray, Utah on April 23, 1936 to Harold Hilton and Stella Engebretsen. Ray graduated from Murray High, where he met and married Clara Taylor, his best friend and wife of 54 years. They reside in Sandy, Utah where they raised four children. Ray was a pioneer and contractor in the drywall business for over 50 years. He spent many years building and remodeling LDS churches and temples. Ray served faithfully for many years in the Jordan River Temple baptistery and several other church callings. He was an avid fan of baseball and played for many years. Ray loved to go fishing and insisted on being up before the fish! Ray had the ability to sit next to anyone and start up a conversation that led to friendships. Ray had a wonderful life surrounded by family. He was our patriarch and we all looked to him for guidance. Ray is survived by his wife Clara, four children Sherrie (Greg) McKenna, Sue (Doug) Ziser, Michael (Rebecca) Hilton, Jenny (Sterling) Ince, 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and sister Donna Clark. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, brother Frank Hilton, sister Carol Musselman and foster daughter Collette Vanballegooie. The family would like to thank Erin from Hospice for her loving dedication. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Cottonwood Creek Stake Center, 1535 E. Creek Rd. (7830 S.) Sandy. A viewing will be held Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services, both being held at the LDS stake center. Interment will be at the Murray City Cemetery 5490 S. Vine St.