Linda Suzanne "Sue" (Wheeldon) Hills

Sue Hills, 66, was born October 11, 1948 to Herbert and Elsie (Anthony) Wheeldon and passed on June 3, 2015 after a brave two-year fight with cancer.

Sue graduated from dear old East High School in 1966, Grand View College in 1968 and Drake University in 1970 earning a BS in Sociology. Sue proudly worked for the Veterans Administration for almost 30 years, starting in Des Moines and transferring to the Twin Cities where she spent her last 17 years before retiring in 2008. Sue had the honor and privilege of working directly with veterans and their families serving them with unparalled compassion and grace.

Sue was many things to so many people but she will be remembered most for her quick wit, generous spirit, inability to spell, love of Tom Selleck, ever-present water bottle, orneriness, whistle, sincere lack of desire to cook, East Side pride and passion for animals. She was proud of the bleacher butt she earned while not quietly watching 30+ years of her husband, kids and grandkids in sports.

Sue is survived by the love of her life of 34 years, Skip; children, Tiffany (Jaret) Vasey and Trevor Hills; stepson, James (Dawn) Lucken Hills; grandchildren, Braeden and Deacon Vasey; step grandson, Amos; brothers, Wayne (Marsha) Wheeldon and Tom (Helen) Wheeldon; beloved diva cat, Molly; and innumerable friends and family who are certainly better for knowing and loving her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Karen Wheeldon.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 at Altoona Christian Church, 2890 1st Avenue South, Altoona. Family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the John Stoddard Cancer Center or to the Blank Park Zoo in Sue’s loving memory.

See ya later, alligator!

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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