Milton Arnold Hill

Milton Arnold Hill, son of General Milton Abram Hill and Maria Louisa Ramirez Hill, passed away on January 13, 2012. Born on July 10, 1926 in Washington D.C., Milt spent his childhood and early education in America, the Philippines, and Chile before graduating from Shattuck Military High School in Faribault, Minnesota. He attended UCLA before being drafted for the Korean War. Prior to shipping out he married his sweetheart Sally Salmon in 1951. After serving his country, Milt and Sally moved to Montecito, CA. In 1958 Milt joined Ogilvy, Gilbert, and Norris Insurance Agency; he became an owner in 1962, adding his name to the title. As a stockholder and later president of OGN&H, Milt used his astute business sense and his innate ability to build strong teams and relationships helping the company grow and prosper. In the 1980’s Milt asked his sons, Chris and Phillip, to join the firm. Milt was happy to pass his OGH&H legacy on to his sons and he was able to watch the company succeed under their leadership until the agency was sold in 2009. Horses played an important role in Milt's life. Milt was often seen riding horses in the Santa Barbara Foothills with family and friends. Milt and Sally enjoyed raising horses, teaching their sons to ride, and encouraging their competition in equestrian events. Milt and Sally showcased their horse and buggy in a Fiesta Parade and they once were seen traveling down Cabrillo Boulevard together with horse and buggy! Milt also enjoyed fishing adventures and hunting for big game, upland game and waterfowl with his sons and fellow hunting buddies. He and his wife have enjoyed years of travel in the United States and abroad, often shared with their many dear friends. As a member of The Valley Club of Montecito and Birnam Wood Golf Club Milt loved to play golf and enjoyed the competition it provided. He relished the opportunity to work over his friends on the golf course and in the card room. Milt was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club of Santa Barbara and he was a Paul Harris recipient. He assisted the youth of Santa Barbara through his activities with The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.

Milton Arnold Hill

June 10, 1926 - January 13, 2012