Obituary of Julie Hillner

Julie Vielle-Marie Thompson Hillner of Boise, age 46, loving wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 14, 2011. Julie was born in Boise, Idaho on September 26, 1965 at St. Alphonsus Hospital to Gayla Boyce and Robert J. Thompson. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Bishop Kelly High School in 1984. After graduation from high school, Julie proudly served four years in the United States Navy, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, William Thompson. While stationed in San Diego, Julie met her best friend and love of her life, Tim Hillner. Julie and Tim were married in Boise on October 28, 1989 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She went on to earn a degree in elementary education from Boise State University, following her life long dream of becoming a teacher. Upon graduation from Boise State, Julie began her distinguished career in education at St. Mark's Catholic School. Most recently she was a kindergarten teacher at Amity Elementary in the Boise School District. Julie loved her students and colleagues dearly. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and students of Amity Elementary School for all of the support and friendship you have shown her over the years. Julie's greatest happiness came from being a parent to her two children, Molly and Kody. She was their greatest fan and supported them through every triumph and challenge. Julie could always be found watching Molly cheer or Kody play football, camera in hand, and that infectious smile on her face. Julie is survived by her husband, Tim Hillner; daughter, Molly Hillner; son, Kody Hillner; parents, Gayla Boyce (Shirl) and Robert J. Thompson (Colleen); siblings, Deborah Florence, Andria Jenne' (Shane), Robert W. Thompson (Kate), Michelle Sobonya (Jim), Lori Garcia (Corey); as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. A public viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19th at Summers Funeral Home, 1205 W. Bannock, Boise. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, October 20th at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 811 S. Latah, Boise. Burial will follow at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Summers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Julie Thompson Hillner Family Fund at any Idaho Independent Bank location.