A radiant force of joy, Aspen Michelle Hill, lived her 26 years with a vibrancy that lit up every room she entered. Born in Round Rock, Texas, Aspen was the cherished first-born child and grandchild in the Hill and Auld families - a trailblazer whose warmth and strength set the tone for generations to come.

Aspen was a daughter, step-daughter, Big Sister and friend whose courage, optimism and determination were matched only by her infectious smile and boundless love. She graduated Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in International Business Marketing, a testament to her intelligence and drive.

Her passions were as wide as her heart: writing, live music, hooping, nature and animals. Whether she was hooping at Zilker with friends, rescuing strays, planting trees or cleaning beaches, Aspen lived with purpose - quietly but fiercely committed to making the world a better place. Her beloved companions, Ruben the Corgi and Beau the Siamese Cat, as well as Blue and Paris before them, were never far from her side, showered with cuddles and care.

Aspen had a gift for connecting with children, a protector's spirit and a joy of life that never dimmed. She leaves behind a legacy of love and light that will forever be carried by her parents Andrew and Stephanie,  stepmother Tiffany, and most of all, her brothers Coltan Riley and Evan,along with a wide circle of family and friends who were blessed to know her.

May all those who loved her know that she loved them without condition or reserve.