Roger Vernon Hills was born May 5, 1956, in Renton, WA.

He died with friends and family by his side on Saturday, Jan. 28, in Kirkland. His last hours were at a Hospice center.

Roger was preceded in death by his father Raymond Hills, mother Lorraine Hills-Johnson, stepfather Sam Johnson and brother-in-law Carl Carlson.

Roger is survived by his daughters Kortnie Hills of Renton and Wendy Hills of Snoqualmie; his twin brothers Ronald (Gail) Hills and Randy (Melinda) Hills; three sisters, Sandy (Terry) Hills, Dawn Carlson and Fawn Hamilton; stepbrothers Doug (Debbie) Johnson and Ken (Georgia) Johnson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger worked at Smitty’s, Inc., in North Bend. He had many friends in the Valley, and never met a stranger. He was always ready to crack a joke.

Roger worshipped at North Bend Community Church. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the church.

Memorial donations can be made to the Mount Si Food Bank.