Nona Hill

May 23, 1942 -

Feb 1, 2020

Nona Marie Hill, age 77, passed away on Feb. 1, 2020, at Mat-Su Regional Hospital in Wasilla, Alaska, while surrounded by her family.

Nona was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on May 23, 1942; she and her twin brother were the youngest of nine children born to Henry Elmer Crump and Ida Vietta Crump. The family moved to Orofino, Idaho, where Nona attended high school, met and married the love of her life, Richard Hill. They were married for 62 years and made their home in many places, including Weippe, Idaho; Sheridan, Wyo.; Missoula, St. Regis, Helmville and Great Falls Mont.; and for the past 22 years in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska. Nona worked as a waitress and secretary, and later went logging with Richard. She drove log trucks, ran skidders, kept the books and cooked for her crew, who she dearly loved. Nona loved to garden and explore Alaska with her family - anywhere there were berries to pick and fish to catch. Nona's spirit was bigger than her little body could hold, which poured out over all she touched. She dedicated her life to family, friends and kitties.

Nona is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Barbara Worley (Mark); grandsons, Josh Nelson (Meg) and Kody Worley (Emily); five great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Jacob and Zoe' Nelson and Abel and Laina Worley; sister, Una Crump; brother, Lynn Crump; many nieces and nephews and good friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Feb. 15, 2020, at 2 p.m., at Alaskan Memorial Chapel in Wasilla, with a luncheon to follow. All are welcome to attend and share your memories; to meet her once, you were her friend for life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating in her memory to the Mat-Su Animal Shelter; she loved all living things and wanted no orphans.