Edward F. Hill, 83, a Carson City resident for the past two years and former Smith Valley resident for 12 years, died Jan. 25, 2003, at Carson-Tahoe Hospital. He was born June 26, 1919, in Tonopah, to Dennis and Margaret O'Donahue Hill.
He married Rosalee Hamby May 28, 1944, in Reno.
Mr. Hill was a real estate broker in Reno for several years. He owned and operated Hill & Hill Appliances in Reno and Carson City. He was public administrator for Washoe County for 16 years. He was a life member of the Elks Club in Reno. He was a Catholic.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his son Edward J., in 1982; brothers Jack, Denny and Tommy; and sister, Margaret Ottini.
Among his survivors are his wife, Rosalee of Carson City; sons John and Richard, both of Reno, James of Yerington and Patrick of Carson City; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
No service is scheduled.
Private inurnment will be at Our Mother of Sorrow Cemetery in Reno.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Nevada Railway Foundation, V&T Railroad, P.O. Box 339, Carson City 89702.
Capitol City Cremation & Burial Society is in charge of arrangements.