Kurt R. Hyllested
1954 ~ 2023
Kurt Raymond Hyllested
January 12, 1954 ~ August 9, 2023
Kurt Hyllested, 69, of Garden Grove, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.
Kurt was born on January 12, 1954 to DeWayne and Georgia Hyllested in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Kurt moved to Seattle, Washington when he was 9 years old where he went on to graduate from Ingraham High School in 1972.
After graduation, Kurt joined the Marine Corps serving his country as an MP for 12 years. He met his wife, Claralee, while dancing at the Wild West Hare; their favorite country bar. After eloping in Vegas on November 24, 1977 they started their life as a family of three with Clair’s 3 year old son, Michael David Johnson. They went on to have 2 more children, Kurt Raymond Jr. and Kristina Rae.
After the Marines Kurt joined the Signal Hill Police Department where he served the community for 30 years before retiring in 2014. During the last 9 years of “Every day is Saturday”, he loved to walk his dogs, Rocco and Dobby, and of course his Grand-dog, Ziggy. He became a beloved staple in his neighborhood, always lending a hand when someone needed it. In his free time Kurt loved to read and work on jigsaw puzzles. He was also drawn to anything history related.
Kurt is survived by his wife Clair, son Michael (Shannon) Johnson, son Kurt (Jamie) Hyllested, daughter Kristina (Adrian) De La Torre, 8 Grandchildren, and a niece and nephew.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 1:30-3:30pm at Willowbridge in Orange, Ca.
Not what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not, what was his church,
nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry
When he passed away.
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