Howard Avery Hill Jr.

Howard Avery Hill Jr. passed away on April 8, 2024, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Co, surrounded by his family. Howard was born on September 14, 1962, to Marie and Howard Hill. At the age of 2, Howard and his sister Agnes joined the family of Jim and Pat Russell where they were loved and nurtured.
Howard attended Alta Visa Elementary School, McCormick Jr. High School, and was very proud to be a Central High School graduate.
Howard worked at the Greyhound Bus Depot and Café in Cheyenne for many years. He was proud of his job, the way he made the establishment shine, his friends and family, and especially the people he worked with. Howard was so proud and privileged to work side by side with both Jim and Pat Russell. He held them both in the highest esteem. Howard also worked for Cheyenne Frontier Days. It was an important commitment he looked forward to each year. He loved both jobs and was proud of his accomplishments.
Howard was part of the Mayor’s Council for many years. He helped individuals with disabilities have a safer community to live in. He was also an active member and officer of Peoples First where he traveled to Anchorage, Alaska and Tulsa, Oklahoma for national meetings. He was honored to be part of both organizations.
He loved to travel. Summer and winter day camps in Nebraska were a joy for Howard. They included horse drawn sleigh rides, snowmobiling, boat rides down the Missouri river, and lots of interaction among family and friends who enjoyed the camps as much as he did. He enjoyed his trip to Disney Land and Carlsbad National Park with members of his high school graduating class. He liked his gambling trips to Wendover, Deadwood, and Black Hawk. Camping trips to Saratoga were always special because he got to pitch his tent, drive the boat to his favorite “honey spot”, and enjoy a good campfire where he could roast marshmallows for smores. He also enjoyed traveling with AARP trips which included a special trip to Branson, Missouri where he listened to his country music favorites.
Howard loved sports. He enjoyed helping to coach and being the catcher for the Oakland A’s Jr. League team. He was a very active participant in Special Olympics. His medals were too numerous to count; he displayed them proudly for all to see. He also enjoyed bowling and called everyone to tell them of his latest best score. He would share his feelings about his favorite football teams, the players, coaches and if they were living up to his expectations. Bingo was an activity he participated in, and recently learned to cherish his Friday bingo games because he would share that time with his sister Agnes.
Howard loved to help people. When it snowed, he would start up the snow blower to clear the entire block. He loved to compliment people and watch them smile.
Howard will be greatly missed!!
He leaves many loved ones behind: his brothers Roger, Michael, and Kenny, sisters Agnes and Dorothy. His extended foster family; brothers Dennis Russell (Deb), and Bob Russell (Le Ann), sister Connie Telander (Gary), and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his beloved foster parents Jim and Pat Russell, his parents Marie and Howard Hill, his sister-in-law Christena Russell (Special Olympic Coach), and good friend Don.

Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 – 12:00.
Services will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. (Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel, 1900 E. 19th St.)
Burial to follow at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens