Hillary A. Hathaway Obituary (1918 - 2009)

HILLARY A. HATHAWAY Hillary A. Hathaway, age 90, of Menomonie, WI passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie. He was born April 4, 1918 in the Township of Weston, Dunn Co., WI to Farril and Minnie (Hansen) Hathaway. He attended Twin Hills grade school and then worked on the family farm. On May 15, 1937 Hillary married the former Evelyn Siler in Menomonie. He continued farming until moving into the house in Menomonie where he lived for 65 years. Hillary worked at Lakeside Aluminum Plant until they closed. He then went to work at Phillip Brothers in Eau Claire, retiring in May of 1980. Hillary loved to garden and tend his blueberry patch. He was well known for his delicious blueberries. He and his wife loved to travel and for many years they went south for the winter, until Evelyn's health began to fail. Hillary also enjoyed woodworking and making clocks. Hillary was a member of Christ Lutheran Church for 66 years and was often seen washing dishes after funerals. He was a member of the Dunn County Fish and Game for over 30 years and enjoyed serving at many Jack Harmon chicken dinners, he was also active in the Fish and Game pheasant program. Hillary has enjoyed his time at Autumn Village playing cards with friends. He loved his family and will be sadly missed. Hillary is survived by: Four daughters, Rayola Hastings of Colfax Martha Stewart of Menomonie Judy (Richard) Frank of Colfax Kirsten Wood of Goshen, IN Six grandchildren, Daniel (Marie) Hastings, Jodi (Craig) Gregory, Michael (Bobbie) Wood, Steven Frank, Melissa (Marty) Harmon and Jason Frank Eight great-grandchildren, Colin, Chase and Sarah Gregory, Trevor and Kaylee Wood, Mason, Mitchel and Marissa Harmon Nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends And special neighbors, Bob and Anita Keeler and family and Billy Hanson He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Evelyn, sons-in-law, Duane Hastings, Whitey Stewart and Raymond Simmons, granddaughter Cynthia Hastings Hines, sisters and brothers, Favorite Smith, Zeralda Lauderdale, William Hathaway, Earl Hathaway, Byrant Hathaway and a half sister Julia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Am Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Geoff Scott officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran/Halvorson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com