Doug Hillius

Memorial services for Douglas D. Hillius will be Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 10 a.m. at New Life Wesleyan Church, with a luncheon following at 800 Antelope Valley Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82718. Doug Hillius passed away August 23, 2013 at Campbell County memorial Hospital from complications from an illness.Doug was born to Doris and Dwayne Hillius on January 1, 1961 in Deadwood, South Dakota. He lived in Deadwood until he was 9 years old. He lived in Caper and Newcastle and moved to Gillette in 1973 where he attended and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1979. After graduation he began working for road and bridge, over the years he worked for several other companies including various restaurants. Doug also was a construction worker and maintenance employee throughout his life. In May 1984 Doug married Linda K. Lower, together they had two sons Douglas Wayne and Justin Ray, and they later divorced. On April 17, 1997 he married Cheryl St. Clair in Akron, Colorado and together they started a family with a daughter Shantell. Doug enjoyed watching football, wrestling and racecars. He enjoyed spending time playing cards, dice, darts and horseshoes. Doug was a hard worker and was able to always put a smile on your face when you saw him. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Doug is survived by his wife Cheryl Hillius; his sons Douglas Hillius of Sheridan, WY, Justin (Hannah) Hillius of Gillette, WY, Jonathan Vakoc of Gillette, Wy; his daughter Shantell Hillius of Gillette, WY his father Dwayne Hillius of Sundance, Wy; his brothers Denis Hillius and Donald Hillius; his sister Dian Mudge.He is preceded in death by his mother Doris Hillius, and his brother Darrell Hillius. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website www.walkerfuneralgillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716