Our sweet son, Avery Max Hill, died Monday, January 29, 2024, from a chronic medical condition. He was 15 years old.
Avery was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 25, 2008, to Ron Hill and Julie Parkin. He was welcomed with open arms by his parents, and less so by his big brother, but over time they created a strong and loving bond.
Avery was a special needs boy who was burdened with much, but he maintained a cheerful attitude. Intensely curious about the world, Avery took himself on many walkabouts through various neighborhoods, climbing over whatever was in his way to get a closer look. He often brought something home from these outings, whether tree branches, metal pipes, ceramic shards, scraps of rubber, bones, or an old broom that he thought his mom could use. He always took his backpack and hammer when going on hikes to see what he could smash or dig up to bring home.
One day after tumbling down an embankment at Evergreen Park, his forehead landing on the sharp point of a rock which resulted in another trip to the ER for stitches, Avery quipped, “This cut was not a walk in the park even though it was exactly that.”
In his few years, Avery touched the lives of many people. He loved to research a wide variety of topics and was eager to share what he’d learned with just about anyone who would listen. His loving nature, eagerness to share, and sense of humor affected more people than we could have guessed. His intellect amazed many. He was a friend to the friendless.
Avery is survived by his father and mother; his loving big brother Aaron and sweet younger sister Rachel; grandmother Yvonne Parkin; his aunties Christine and Heidi Parkin, Jennifer Dazley, Brenda Squires, and Melissa Hill; his uncles Steve and Fred Hill, and Bradford, Kevin, and Steven Parkin; many wonderful cousins; and his beloved kitty, Whippy. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Max Parkin and Frank Hill, and grandmother Rhea Hillyard. There are many teachers who survived him.
We offer a special thanks to those teachers and school staff who were so kind to Avery, to the neighbors and church members who tirelessly looked out for him, and to the medical professionals who so lovingly cared for our son. We are grateful because you were not just part of our village, but our metropolis.
Avery’s funeral will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. A viewing will be held prior from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
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Ron,, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you 🙏❤️
Good bye my space Cowboy
Good night my brave Prince of Scotland and my Kings of whys and Whales...my keeper of my soul. The weird light in my life that fades to kaleidoscopic views
I will forever be with you... and you with me.
In the summers of sweet 15...on to never quite see 16
Icu..ur sea'n in this lasting at frozen sea change seen.
I loved and love you Avery Tyler max....sun of mine. Daddums
Daddy
Fadder .... I will forever hear your voice calling me...and these things
Rest..sleep...In my mind and heart forever...
I am so sorry for your loss! Avery was a brilliant young man. He definitely had an impact on those around him. He gave our school experience in caring for those whose needs are different and taught us patience and compassion - while letting us know exactly what he thought and knew about a multitude of topics.
I am so glad we were able to have him here in our school.
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Avery Max Hill. Avery’s remarkable spirit and boundless curiosity have left an indelible mark on me and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Despite facing challenges from a chronic medical condition at such a young age, Avery’s resilience, joy for life, and adventurous nature never ceased to amaze me. His cheerful attitude, despite the burdens he carried, his intense curiosity about the world around him, and his ability to touch the lives of so many with his loving nature, eagerness to share, and sense of humor, were truly inspiring. I am grateful for the moments shared, the lessons learned from him, and the light he brought into our lives. My thoughts are with his parents, siblings, and with his family during this difficult time, and I offer my deepest condolences. Avery’s legacy will undoubtedly continue to influence and inspire all who knew him.
Oh my sweet, sincere, dorky, loving, forgiving and curious young nephew Avery Max, how I will miss you in this world! Who knew your time with us would be so short? It's not fair, but in life, there are some things over which we have no control. You had no control over your special neuro differences and had to find ways to manage them, and you sure tried hard! You had no control over your anxieties, and you bravely did things that scared you anyway, like meeting strangers, singing with your peers at church, and going into noisy public places that sometimes overwhelmed you. You started mastering those skills, and at your brother's high school graduation last June, you crossed through a massive crowd in the arena to find me sitting with your relatives where you gave me a big hug and a winning smile. On Christmas Eve 2023, when you posed for this picture (in your grey and orange striped shirt), you, Aaron and Rachel were in sync, cheerfully messing around with each other before posing for Auntie's annual Christmas photo. I wish I had known then that your time with us would soon end because I would have held you tight and tried to keep your soul inside your body, forbidding the Powers that Be from taking you from us. At age fifteen we just start to define ourselves with a future wide open, and I think you would have become something amazing. Your mom once told me she thought you would be a good nurse--if you could manage your wandering mind and focus--because you were so kind to animals and had a nurturing side. You certainly enjoyed learning about the natural world--biology and physics and chemistry-- and you could have made your contribution. Alas, your time with us is over. It's final, and we have no say. I pray that someday when we meet again, somewhere, somehow, you'll recognize me and rush over again to give me another big hug and a winning smile. Rest in Peace dear Avery. I love you. Auntie Chris
Julie,
Words can’t express how sad I am about this news. I have lots of memories of Avery and Rachel playing in our backyard over the years. He certainly had massive amounts of curiosity and wonder about the world! Huge hug to you, Rachel, Aaron and etc. Love you!
I am so sorry Julie. Some people are so bright and incredible their light burns faster. Avery is one of those incredible people. My heart is with you, friend. Love, Charsti
So sorry for this tragic loss. I didn’t know him but Lynn told me little bit. I’m praying for your comfort. I hope you can remember the good times.
Julie and the rest of Avery's loved ones,
My heart aches for what you must be experiencing. I am sorry you lost Avery at such a young age. Sending you love, comfort and support as you grieve and get used to this new normal.
Rose