Patricia Hill
Oct. 13, 1946-March 9, 2026
Pleasanton, California

Patricia Ann Hill or “Pat” to her friends and family, peacefully passed away Monday, Mar 9, 2026 after a year long battle with ovarian cancer. She leaves behind a tremendous legacy in Pleasanton, having been the hairdresser to so many for over 50 years.

Born in Hayward, she grew up in Fremont, attending high school at both Washington and Mission San Jose. After graduating she enrolled in Beauty School where she found her true calling as a hairdresser. It was at this time she met the love of her life in Jerry Hill. After a brief courtship, they married on Feb 5, 1967. Once Jeff was born Jerry decided to buy a service station in Pleasanton. Jerry’s Exxon became quite a notable hangout for several Raiders and A’s players that lived in town. Once they established the business, they decided to move from Fremont to be closer to the station.

They bought a home in Vintage Hills in 1971 after Jennifer was born. Pat couldn’t be happier. She had achieved the 3 things she wanted from life: Get married, have children and own a home.

She loved her weekly family get-togethers, gardening and slot machines. Cache Creek was her Disneyland!

Pat worked at several hair salons in her 52 year career, from Capwell’s, Macy’s, Hair Affair and Touch of Elegance. She loved her clients and loved her work, but most of all she loved her family, which will miss her terribly. She finally retired in 2017 to spend more time with family and take care of Jerry who’s health was failing.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Patrick McGowan, mother Marian Souza, brother Michael McGowan and husband Jerry Hill. She is survived by her brother Bill, Daughter Jennifer Hoobing, Son Jeff Hill, daughter in law Brenna, 4 grandchildren: Abby, Zack, Lindsay and Maddie, and her dog Sparky.

Pat lived a full life, filled with pride and joy for her family and friends. She always wanted everyone to be happy and have a good time. She was a generous soul and will be terribly missed.