HUGH HILL, FUHS 1953

Longtime Fullerton resident and teacher Audry "Hugh" Hill died comfortably at home Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. He was 83.

A lifelong educator and Renaissance man, Hugh taught English and film history at Sonora High School before running programs serving students with limited English proficiency at Fullerton Union High School District. After retiring from the district in 1993, he worked at Cal State Fullerton supervising student teachers working in secondary schools.

 Known for his wry sense of humor, his love of books he read Joseph Heller's Catch-22 countless times and his unmatched ability to provide details about any historical event; Hugh was fiercely dedicated to his family. He cherished his soulmate Deanna and was exceptionally proud of his boys, Todd and Toby. He taught his sons how to fix things, a skill that stuck with Todd but didn't with Toby.

Born in Foss, Oklahoma, in 1935 to Audry and Arrie, Hugh moved to Buena Park, California when he was 1 year old, eventually settling in Fullerton. He graduated from Fullerton Union High School, then earned a bachelor's degree in English at the University of Southern California and a master's degree in ancient history at California State University, Fullerton.

He remained a devoted USC Trojans football fan the rest of his life. Hugh's other interests included tennis, golf, international travel, classic cars, politics and history. More recently, he was content to watch the news, read Smithsonian magazine, snack on jelly beans or listen to classical music from his favorite chair in his open garage.

He is survived by Deanna, his wife of 35 years; sons, Todd and Toby and their wives Deirdre and Lisa; and granddaughters, Aislinn, a junior at University of Portland and Emma, a third-generation Fullerton Union High School student.

Hugh's family is grateful for the support they have received from the Fullerton community and for the compassionate palliative and hospice care he received at home as his COPD and Parkinson's disease progressed.

Published in Orange County Register on Oct. 19, 2019
Submitted by Connie Van Horn
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