Violetta June Hille

Violetta June Hille, age 86, died on Jan. 21, 2012, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane.

She was born on March 29, 1925, to David and Lydia Carolina Dirks in Ritzville.

She graduated from Ritzville High School and met the handsome Alvin “Joe” Hille at a dance in Ritzville, she was courted by him until they married on Sept. 24, 1944.

Alvin served in the U.S. Army during World War II from December 1944 to November 1947 while his bride was home praying for his safe return. Their wonderful dance continued for more than 58 years until Alvin’s passing in 2002.

Her life was her family and farm near Washtucna where together with her husband they grew wheat and raised their five children, retiring in 1990. They enjoyed their many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who treasured time spent with them on the farm. She affectionately became known to all as “Granny.”

She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin, a son TJ Dirks, and a brother Harley Dirks.

She is survived by a daughter, Lannette Wavada (Chris) of Cheney; three sons Dennis Hille (Chris) of Washtucna; Alan Hille (Toni) of Kahlotus; and Lon Hille of Washtucna; a sister, Davida Hille of Washtucna; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 13 nieces and nephews; and many other cherished family and friends.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be held at the Washtucna Community Church on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 12 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1 p.m., with Pastor Dennis Evans officiating.

Burial will follow at the Washtucna Pioneer Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Danekas Funeral Home, Ritzville.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Ruby June Hauf Medical Fund, c/o U.S. Bank, 101 E. Main, PO Box 408, Ritzville, WA 99169, or any U.S. Bank Branch or charity of your choice. Ruby June is the seven-month-old granddaughter of Shelly and Lowell Guske who is recovering from cancer. Condolences may be left at www.danekasfuneralhome.org.