Hope Evelyn Orchard-Hill, 3, passed away March 1, 2006.

She was born Feb. 12, 2003, in Kalispell.

Hope is survived by her parents, Michael L. Orchard and Kim Hill, of Martin City; brother, Justin Sherrard, of Missoula; sister, Rachel Orchard, of Glendale Heights, Ill.; grandparents, Cecil and Beverly Hill, of Helena; great-grandmother, Dorothy Rasch, of Twin Lakes, Wis.; aunt and uncle, Krisann Hill and Perry Eskridge, of Bellingham, Wash.; uncle and aunt, Glen and Tamara; cousins, Nickolas and Britni of Kirkland, Wash.; nephews, Mikey and Jake Williams, and their father, Willie, of Glendale Heights; her best friends, Mont and Deb, of Kalispell, and Deb and Denny of Martin City; and various great-aunts and uncles.

She had such a full three years of life. She was a gift and a joy to everyone who met her. She loved horses and tea parties, playing "Get You" with her daddy, riding and shopping with her mommy, and just seeing her big brother, Justin. She has left many adopted aunts and uncles, friends and family who always will treasure each and e very memory of her.

"Sleep sweet, our darling daughter, and may God hold you safe until we're together again."

Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. Burial will be afterward at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls.