Hill, Gary, a longtime Orange County, California resident, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at age 83. Born June 29, 1943, to Myra and Evan Hill, he grew up in Orange County, where he developed the work ethic and character that shaped his life.
Gary earned a Business Administration degree at USC, where he was a three-year starter on the football team, helped lead the Trojans to the 1962 National Championship, and played in the 1963 Rose Bowl. He went on to play one season of professional football with the Minnesota Vikings before serving in the U.S. Army in Korea. He later built a decades-long career as a Financial Advisor with Dean Witter and Morgan Stanley, known for his professionalism and integrity.
An avid reader, Gary enjoyed Sudoku, crossword puzzles, golf, and biking along the Southern California coast. Defined by perseverance, service, and devotion to family, he is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathy; son Brad and daughter-in-law Wendy Hill; granddaughters Abigail and Hadley; brothers Steve (wife Jane) and Craig (wife Linda); and nieces Jane Hill-Gibson (Terry), Julie Lewis (Bobby), Jennifer Hill, and Kelly McKelvey (Scott). He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 760 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa, California.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23
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