Cheryl Marie Christensen Hilton

Cheryl Hilton passed away early Saturday morning at her home with her loving husband at her side. She had been battling acute leukemia. Cheryl was born March 24, 1949 in Ogden, Utah to her parents Ray Leon Christensen and Marie Lovica Christensen. She was the fifth of eight children. Growing up Cheryl loved to sing and dance and was a happy child. She always loved animals and had many pets. She graduated from Hillcrest High school and attended Solano Community College. On August 19, 1967, after graduating high school, she married her sweetheart Bruce. Later they went to the Oakland temple to be sealed as a family. She had four children, two girls and two boys. Cheryl worked at National Semi Conductor later Fairchild, fabricating computer chips for 30 years. She spent her time taking care of her children and visiting family. She was very close to her sisters and brothers. Cheryl enjoyed bowling every week with her husband Bruce, making many friends. She enjoyed going on road trips to Las Vegas and Wendover for bowling tournaments and some time at the casinos. She loved her dogs and treated them like her children. She was a gentle soul and will be missed by everyone that knew her. Survived by husband Allen Bruce Hilton; daughter Cherie (Robert) Patterson, daughter Wendy (John) Ellsworth; son James (Candace) Hilton, son Jeffery (Jodi) Hilton; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters; siblings Linda Farnworth, Michael Christensen, Valaine Francis, Richard Christensen, and Connie Britton. Preceded in death by parents Ray Leon Christensen and Marie Lovica Chistensen; brothers Ray Christensen, and David Christensen. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 14th, 11:00 a.m., at Mountain View 3rd Ward, 2901 West 9000 South. Viewings will be held Friday, April 13th, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and again prior to services at the church from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Place of Birth:Ogden, UtahPlace of Death:West Jordan, Utah