Arthur Edward Hillier
1920-Dec. 12, 2008
Portola Valley, California

Arthur Edward Hillier died Dec. 12 at the home he built in Portola Valley. He was 88.

Born in Ogden, Utah, he grew up in Salt Lake City. He learned to fly in the Army Air Corp, where he later served as a glider instructor during World War II.

He was hired by Pan American Airlines, where he first flew the China Clippers out of Treasure Island; there he met his future wife, Frances Hughes of Spanish Fork, Utah. He finished his aviation career 38 years later as a 747 check captain.While he was based in Miami, daughters Francie and Katherine and son Geoffrey were born. About 1951 he was transferred back to the West Coast, where son Jonathan was born.

Mr. Hillier enjoyed the great weather of Portola Valley, skiing, tennis, golfing with friends and family, and many memorable family trips, say family members.

Survivors include his wife, children and their spouses, and three grandchildren.

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