Stacy Marie Hill

Stacy Marie Hill, 33, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13th, 2012 at her home in Los Angeles, CA. She was born to Roger and Margaret "Peggy" Hill, October 18th, 1979 in Everett, WA and grew up at their home in Snohomish, WA. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2006. Stacy faithfully served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints in Detroit, MI from 2001-2002. After receiving her degree, Stacy moved to New York, NY to work as a Tax Accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 2010 she again moved across the country to work for OakTree Capital Management in Los Angeles, CA as a Tax Manager, where she was employed until her death. Stacy loved to travel and found herself having amazing experiences across the globe including Norway, Italy, London, Ireland, Hawaii, and several cruises to the Caribbean and Mexico. She thrived on getting family and friends together and participating in new and adventurous activities. Stacy is survived by her parents, Roger and Margaret Hill, Snohomish, WA; siblings, Tamara (Tim) Hogg, Bothell, WA, Christopher (Elizabeth) Hill, Edmonds,WA, Darcy (Daniel) Lundquist, Swan Valley, ID; nephew's and niece Kael, Marius, and Elianna and Grandmother, Janet Hill, Wenatchee, WA Burial and Graveside services will be held at the Wenatchee Cemetery in Wenatchee, WA on Saturday, November 24th, 2012 at 10:00 am. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee. Stacy Hill Memorial Scholarship a scholarship through BYU-Idaho for accounting/business majors Here are the three main options for giving: 1. Online a. Go to http://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/ b. Click on "BYU-Idaho" in the upper left corner. c. Click "Donate online" in the middle of the page. d. In the comment line (second line after the donation amount line) enter "Stacy Hill Memorial Scholarship." Then complete the online donation form. 2. Phone a. Call Janette Clark, who for security purposes is the only person authorized in the office to take credit card information over the phone. She can be reached toll free at (800) 227-4257 or her direct line is (208) 496-3514. She works Monday thru Friday from 8 to 5 Mountain Time. Again, specify to her the funds are for the "Stacy Hill Memorial Scholarship." 3. Mail a. Checks may be mailed to the office in Rexburg, attention Rich Ballou. Specify in the memo line that the donation is for the "Stacy Hill Memorial Scholarship." LDS Philanthropies Attn: Rich Ballou BYU-Idaho 1216 Stocks Ave. Rexburg, ID 83460-1655 Following is the eulogy that Stacy's brother read at her service: From her birth Stacy was unique and destined to choose her own path through life. She was born breech at 7 lbs. 16 oz. - no easy start for her Mom. After the doctors cleaned her and presented Stacy to her parents, Stacy was alert and turned to looked at Mom, smiled, then turned to Dad and smiled at him. It was the perfect start to her life. Stacy got an early start at disobeying her parents. When she was barely 2 years old the family went oyster digging. She was told we were not going swimming, just digging in the sand and that she needed to hold Moms hand. As soon as Mom got distracted, Stacy ran away from her and jumped into the Puget Sound. She quickly realized it wasn't a smart idea and started crying. It was in the middle of January and the water was freezing. Stacy was a quick learner, especially when it came to getting her way. She discovered that while in church, if she started crying she would get taken out. She also learned that if you laugh while getting spanked, Dad wouldn't last very long before giving up completely; sparing her the pain her older brother constantly had to suffer through. Like here brother and sisters, Stacy learned the importance of hard work during our summer visits to Grandma and Grandpa Hill's to work in the orchard. She also learned the importance of mixing work with fun. We came up with a game where we would take a broken but flexible apple tree branch and attach one of the apples we had recently thinned to the end of it. We would then whip the branch as fast as we could and see who could fling their apple the furthest. This activity was quickly banned as it would inevitably turn into us flinging apples at each other. Stacy was notorious for her lack gracefulness and inability to see what was in front of her. Dad was making fun of her once for running into things and she got upset proclaiming that she most certainly did not, stormed off and smashed into the BBQ grill, knocking it over. This gift stuck with her throughout her life, and when her recent co-workers were questioned about it they all laughed and said that she walked into a glass wall in one of their conference rooms on a weekly basis. Stacy was fueled by trying new things. Included among her hobbies are activities such as: Horseback Riding; Scuba Diving; Snorkeling; Event Planning; Traveling; Appreciation for arts such as rock concerts, Broadway musicals, plays, and art museums; Photography; Tennis; and Reading. Whatever Stacy decided to do, she put all of her efforts into and wouldn't give up. This gave her the determination to complete all of the goals she had set for herself, both personal and professional. Among Stacy's achievements in life include: Graduating from Monroe High School, earning a Letter in Band and Tennis; Becoming a Certified Scuba Diver; Serving full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Detroit, MI; Graduating from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Passing the Certified Public Accountant Exams; Teaching computer courses for work-related programs; and her Professional Accounting Career that she thrived and excelled in, earning herself several advancements. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1998, Stacy attended Everett Community College for a year then transferred to Brigham Young University-Idaho. She attended school here for two semesters before leaving to serve a full-time 18-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Detroit Michigan. She loved both the people she served and those she served with. I want to take a moment to read a portion of a letter Stacy wrote to Grandma and Grandpa Hill while she was on her mission. She writes "I love the gospel of Jesus Christ with all my heart. I will cherish it always. I am so glad that our Heavenly Father wanted me to go on a mission. You probably didn't know this but all growing up I said I would never be caught dead on a mission.... I started praying to see if I should go [on a mission]. I got my answer, and it wasn't the one I wanted. I knew I needed to go on a mission, but I really didn't want to..... My parents didn't even really know how much I was thinking about it. There was not any pressure on me to go, not from family, friends, or the Church. The only pressure I had was from me and the Lord.... I decided I would go.... When the Lord wants something, He gets it. The right people were put in my path and doors were closed until I finally realized I needed to go on a mission and that the Lord had asked me to serve Him. I am so thankful that the Lord had patience with me. The things that I have learned so far on my mission will help me throughout my life." Stacy touched the lives of her companions and all of those she came in contact with. After her mission, Stacy returned to BYU-Idaho with a renewed focus and completed her degree in Accounting in 2006. As a requirement for graduation, she completed a four month internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York, NY. Her employers at PwC were so impressed with her work ethics and knowledge that they offered her a full-time position in their company, which she eagerly accepted. PwC provided Stacy with a good foundation in tax accounting where she worked hard and made many friends. Stacy enjoyed the city life and excitement of working downtown New York, but was always a country girl at heart. She took any chance she could get to go horseback riding, even in New York's Central Park. She also took advantage of her new job and started executing her plans to travel the world. Stacy began taking cruises to exotic locations and flying across the globe to experience new cultures and see the wonders this world has to offer. She never traveled alone, preferring to share these experiences with her family and friends. Her travel locations include: Norway; Sweden; Spain; Italy; France; Ireland; England; Mexico; Canada; Hawaii; Washington DC; Florida; California; Alaska; Most of the other 50 States; and multiple cruises to various places in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Alaska. After working at PwC for four years Stacy decided it was time for her to further her career and accepted a position as a Tax Accountant for OakTree Capital Management in Los Angeles, CA in 2010. She sold most of her belongings and moved across the country. Not having the luxury of the mass public transit she enjoyed in New York, Stacy purchased a new car. After several debates about style, performance, and looks, she purchased a new black 2010 Chevy Camaro. She was proud of her car and loved driving it and showing it off. Shortly after moving to California, Stacy adopted a small tabby cat named Lucy. Lucy was a perfect match for Stacy in personality and the two were often found curled up together on the couch watching movies. Lucy was always a source of joy and happiness for Stacy, and she loved to spoiler her with toys and love. Stacy worked hard at OakTree Capital and found herself quickly getting promoted to Tax Manager. She loved her job here and the people she worked with, who were like family to her, and stayed by Stacy until the end. Stacy was always noted for her beautiful smile and positive attitude. She loved playing pranks on others and making them smile, even in the most stressful times. Her coworkers said they would get random emails from her simply saying 'Look Up', and upon doing so they would see bubbles floating overhead, originating from Stacy's desk. Stacy had a huge influence on anyone that took the time to get to know her. She created a beautiful place wherever she was and uplifted those around her. She gave her love freely, accepting people from all walks of life. She lived a full life without regret and gave us all an example to aspire to.

Stacy Marie Hill

October 17, 1979 - November 13, 2012