Norlene Jane Hille

Norlene Jane Hille November 1, 1933 – September 6, 2024

Norlene Jane Hille, 90, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at an assisted living center in Littleton, Colorado, following a brief illness, but after a long and fulfilling life.

Norlene was born on November 1, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Helen Miler . She attended schools in both Iowa and Wisconsin before moving to Denver, Colorado, to live with her aunts. In September of 1954 she was married and had two daughters, Vickie, born in 1955, and Valerie, born in 1958. In May of 1967, Norlene married Willard Hille and they started their lives together raising their children.

Norlene was known for her immense love of animals, often having cats, dogs, horses and birds in her home throughout her life. She loved all animals, big and small, and valued their companionship up until her passing.

Norlene is survived by her daughters, Vickie Blanscet (Dewayne), and Valerie Smith (Ted); her grandchildren, Alicia Saunders (Casey), Taylor Blanscet (Courtney), Angela Smith, and Matthew Smith; and her great grandchildren, Corey Saunders and Riley Saunders. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Willard, and by her parents, Ralph Miler and Helen Burkman.

No services are planned at this time. Norlene will be laid to rest beside Willard at Crown Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to an animal shelter of your choice, a cause close to Norlene’s heart.

Norlene will be remembered for her kindness, her dedication to her family, and her love for all animals.