Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Hill, James Lavern (Cye) February 27, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian
James Lavern (Cye) Hill
Sept. 14, 1910 - Feb. 27, 2005

Our Beloved Uncle was born in Kansas, the oldest son in an admirable family of 
eleven. He was on his own by age 14 and grew up working cattle ranches in 
Texas and the Californian coast. He became and expert horseman and bull rider, 
as well as a good veterinarian, which the neighbors and friends would depend 
on. 

During the 1930s, he began his own ranch in the Chowchilla area. He gave up 
the ranch when he was drafted into WWII and served during the entire war with 
the Army Air Corp. When operating as tail gunner on submarine patrol, he 
survived the crash which took his plane & crew.

At the wars end, he was employed by various cattle companies until the 1960s. 
When he moved to Montana, where he became engaged with family members in 
operating and developing the Hills Bros. Cattle Ranch. He maintained that 
position in the area he loved until his passing at age 94. He grew up during 
very hard times and managed to educate himself, and carry a charm and wit to 
entertain all who were present. He was there for any of us who needed help. He 
was truly the American Cowboy and we will always love him.

Sincerely,
The members & descendants of the Hill Family 


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