Robert "Rob" Marshall Hill
June 16, 1981 - February 15, 2012
Obituary
Robert (Rob) Marshall Hill
Robert (Rob) Marshall Hill, age 30 passed away unexpectedly February 15, 2012 near North Bend, Washington.
Rob touched many lives; he had a special affinity for inspiring and encouraging young people. Rob understood the challenges faced by many teens and used his life experience to inspire and motivate his students, swimmers, friends, and fellow co-workers.
Rob graduated from Decatur High School in 1999 and received his BS degree in Recreation Tourism from CWU in 2006. Rob also held three degrees in Aviation; Professional Pilot, Air Traffic Control and Airline Dispatcher.
Rob coached the Decatur high school swim team as well as the Valley Aquatics Swim Team (VAST) and worked with the Special Population of Federal Way. Aviation was an equally avid passion of his. He combined his special gift of teaching with his love of flying. Rob was a certified flight instructor at Crest Airpark, Civil Air Patrol and AcuWings as well as a flight simulator instructor at GRCC. He was pursuing a career in Commercial Aviation at the time of his death.
Music was another way in which Rob shared his talents; he was a DJ at many weddings and events in Western Washington.
Rob lived life to the fullest. He used his gifts to inspire and motivate those around him. He was a devoted son, caring brother, loving uncle, and a friend valued by many. His life was unexpectedly cut short but his legacy will be how he lived and loved those around him.
Rob is survived by his parents, Bob and Jane Hill, his sister, Becca Goode; her husband Jason and their children Makenzie and Gavin. He is also survived by his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Rob will be remembered by the many friends and the students he impacted, guided, and influenced over the years.
A celebration of life is planned for February 25, 2012 at 12 noon at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th St, Federal Way, WA., reception following.
In honor of Rob and his passion for swimming since age 6 as a Twin Lakes Penguin, “Speedy Sixer”, donations can be made to the Swimming Pool Fund, Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club, 3583 SW 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
Sign Rob’s Online Guestbook at www.legacy.com and Rob’s facebook is now open to the public, please read the loving messages.
he was a wonderful man god bell you all we are praying for you all at this time of your loss rest in peace