Obituary of Harriet Hillman

Harriet S. Hillman, 92, of Montevideo and Northfield went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2007 at the Grandview Christian Home. She was born September 12, 1914 in Northfield, Minnesota to Hans and Jen (Bundgaard) Nielsen. Harriet was united in marriage to Glenn Hillman on April 14, 1940 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Northfield. They raised their four children in Mora and Montevideo. Glenn passed away in 1958 and Harriet was left to raise the children. Harriet spent the last ten years living in Northfield and Cambridge. She was a wonderful mother who loved to dance, entertain friends, sing in the church choir, make crafts and care for her home. Harriet was the last and youngest of six siblings to pass away. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Glenn, and loving brothers and sisters Marie, Mabel, Bill, Lonie and Carl. She is survived by her four loving children Karen and husband DeLane Johnson of Cambridge, Ron and wife Judy Hillman of Cambridge, Gwen and husband Perry Jurgens of Eden Prairie, Ruth and husband Drew Pederson of Maple Grove, ten grandchildren, Brad, Heidi, Michele, Tiffany, Rhende, Devin, Chad, Heather, Ryan and Nick, 17 great grandchildren Holly, Audrey, Marissa, Amber, Payton, Derek, Kendra, Hunter, Tyler, Maxwell, Abigail, Landen, Elise, Emily, Meghan, Sophia and Ella, two great great grandchildren Annie and Ella, sister-in-law Alphadine Nelson and other relatives. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks for the wonderful care given to Harriet at the Shady Oaks home and Grandview Christian home.