Garie H. Hillstead, D.D.S.

Garie H. Hillstead, 88, of Sonoma, California, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020.  Garie is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Nield Hillstead, his parents, John Gray and Dora Mae Hillstead and his brothers Verdell and Ted Hillstead and his sister Gwen.  He will be greatly missed by his five children, Garie Lyn (Ken) Short, Michael (Vickie) Hillstead, Mark (Dawn) Hillstead, Janice (Scott) Magnusson, and Sheri (Kendall) Pead; fifteen grandchildren (Ken, Brienne, Brandon, Leslie, Melissa, Ciara, Sarah, Bradley, Ryan, Nicole, Jordan, Kira, Kelsie, Blake, and Carter) and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Garie was born in Star Valley, (Osmond) Wyoming and enjoyed growing up on a farm.  He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Nield, on June 1, 1951.  They later settled in the Sonoma, California area where he established a dental practice.  He practiced dentistry for 36 years.  He was a gentle dentist which was appreciated by his patients. Garie was an avid runner and enjoyed water-skiing with his family. After retiring, Garie taught himself to oil paint and many of his masterpieces are hanging in his families’ homes. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He taught others through his humble example of integrity, hard work, and selflessness. Through his numerous years of church leadership, many lives were touched by his countless hours of service.

A service will be held to honor his life on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2;00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 16280 La Grama Dr, Sonoma, CA.

Private interment; Santa Rosa Memorial Park (1900 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404).

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints