Donald Joseph Hill Jr.

Donald Joseph Hill, Jr. (Donnie) was born Feb. 4, 1973 in Anchorage, but lived most of his life in Wasilla. Donald passed away Dec. 25, 2009, at the age of 36.

Donald is survived by his parents Donald Sr. and Grace Hill, son Robert Joseph Hill, brother Travis Hill, former wife Jeanette Hill, grandmothers Dorothy Hill of Oregon, Edna Senungetuk of Shishmaref, and nephews Dominic, Michael, Nathaniel Hill, and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Donnie was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Bessie Alexander, Blanche Davis , Willie and Helen Senungetuk, grandfathers Stanley Senungetuk, Nyle Hill Sr., uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Donnie loved and cared for all of his family members and friends.

Donnie graduated from Wasilla High in 1991. During 1993-94, he worked for Guardian Security; in 1995 he attended Alaska Technical Training School for automotive repair/refinishing. He worked various jobs as an auto detailer and parts salesman. In 2000, while employed as a general laborer for VECO, he obtained his CDL, North Slope Training Card, completing a course in hazardous waste operations/emergency response. In 2002, he found his true passion working in the electrical field, beginning as an apprentice for Kainer Electric; in 2004 graduating as a residential wireman at Point MacKenzie; in 2008 becoming a member of the IBEW, working for ALCAN; then worked for Fuchs as a residential wireman including some commercial.

Donnie loved to cook, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas, hand-crafted ivory/baleen jewelry, played pool and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his son, family members and friends.

Donnie was a very loving, caring father to his son Robbie who meant the world to him.

The family wrote, “Donnie was thoughtful, well-liked, and would help anyone in need. We were very proud and blessed to have had Donnie as our son for a short time God allowed him to be with us. We loved him very, very much and will miss him greatly.”

Services for Donald Joseph Hill Jr. will be held Saturday at Central Lutheran Church in Anchorage with the Rev. Karen Sonray officiating. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. and services at 2 p.m., followed by a potluck. Arrangements by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.