David Russell Hills

David Russell Hills, 76, passed away December 17, 2016, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, surrounded by his loving wife of 56 years, Edith (Eadie), son Christopher and wife, Angela, daughter-in-law Marci and grandsons and other beloved family members. David was born to Russell and Ada Mae Hills on April 25, 1940, in Independence, Missouri. The family soon moved to Kansas City, Kansas where David attended public schools, and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1958. While attending Wyandotte High School, he served as class officer his freshman year, was inducted into the National Honor Society, lettered in track and football and served as co-captain of the football team his senior year. He was recruited by coach Dan Devine of the University of Missouri Tigers and became a member of the Tiger Freshman Football Squad. After knee surgery and reflection on life goals, he decided to leave football and be closer to the love of his life, Edith Hicks. They were married November 19, 1960. After enrolling at Kansas City University (now University of Missouri-Kansas City), David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. During his enrollment at UMKC, he continued participating in its track and field program along with coaching inner-city YMCA youth football teams. Summers were spent loading trucks to help pay for his continuing education. After earning his Bachelor of Business of Administration, David entered UMKC Law School and earned his Juris Doctorate. While attending law school, he worked as bailiff for the Honorable O.Q. Claflin, a Wyandotte County District Court judge who David deeply respected. During this period, David and Eadie built the first of two homes in Kansas City, Kansas. David had become a talented cabinet maker and woodworker, which became a continued hobby, along with hunting with his beloved son, Chris and Irish Setter and Brittany Spaniels. Moving to Lake Quivira, David enjoyed golfing, boating, and fishing. The most important activity was Scoutmaster of Troop 191. He saw that the Troop represented Lake Quivira at the National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Beyond Scoutmaster, David was a member of the scouting organizations, Tribe of Mic-o-Say and Order of the Arrow. David and his family resided at Lake Quivira for over 40 years. David delighted in Quivira’s adult and children activities, lake activities, golfing, and foremost, the wonderful community and forever friends. He was a tireless worker, seeker of knowledge, wonderful husband and father. A special man has met his maker but will never leave our hearts. David is survived by wife, Edith G. Hills, son, Christopher J. Hills, Angela Hills, daughter-in-law, Marci Hills, grandsons, Jake, Nathan and Evan Hills, niece Marsha Katasonova, nephew Derek Jones, and an extraordinarily loving family. Celebration of life to be held at 12 noon, December 28th, 2016 at the Lake Quivira Clubhouse located at 100 Crescent Blvd. Lake Quivira, Kansas 66217. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of the Resurrection or the Boy Scouts of America.

David Russell Hills

April 25, 1940 - December 17, 2016