John Robert Hamilton
September 20, 2011
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John Robert Hamilton, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at his home in Des Moines. He was born September 3, 1954 in Des Moines, to James and Theresa (Williamson) Hamilton.
John enjoyed life to its fullest. He was a family man who worked and played hard. He loved helping others, spending time with his friends and family, snowmobiling, hunting, camping, and photography.
John is survived by his children, Jennifer Hrubetz, Chuck Hamilton, and Lauren Hamilton; mother, Theresa Hamilton; step-mother, Donna Hamilton; siblings, Stanley Hamilton of Omaha, NE, Kevin Hamilton, Cheryl Hamilton, Becky Dhainin, and Diane Hamilton; grandchildren, Gary and Anthony Hamilton, Madison and Meredith Case, Olivia and Sophia Hrubetz; many nieces, nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father; and brother, Glenn Nuckolls, Jr.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the John R. Hamilton memorial fund at Liberty Bank.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Debby Hodges
09/22/2011
John, There is a huge hole in the world, where your smile used to be.
Love and miss you already...but I have my memories. Save me a spot in heaven.
Hamilton family,
I will pray for God's peace that passes all understanding, and that he holds you in the palm of his hand at this difficult time.
Love,
Deb Hodges
Maria Reese
09/22/2011
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Thoughts & prayers to his family. He will be missed.
Tim Pratt
09/22/2011
Yes, there is baseball in heaven. The Home Team has a new lefty starter today.
Rest in Peace, my friend.
Mariette Nikolai
09/22/2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always be here for you. I will pray he is in God's loving hands.
Mariette
Vicki Carlson-Combs
09/22/2011
John, I met you many years ago at the Mary-Go-Round and used to have alot of good times and laughs with both you and your Dad! Now, I Have seen your smiling face everyday on Facebook and I am miss that and all your little stories and quotes! I am still in disbelief that you have gone to a better place. I wish all your family peace and my condolences during this grieving time. You were a very special man and you will be greatly missed by all that knew you John! HUGS to the family!
Thomas Speed Nodurft
09/22/2011
John was calm cool and collected and always had a smile. You knew behind that smile there was mischief brewing. He was fun to be around and will be missed very much. My prayers and thoughts go to the Hamilton family.
Debra Kleckner
09/22/2011
Jennifer and Mark,
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your father and to the girls for the loss of their grandfather.I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers .
Kathy Mann Family
09/21/2011
I am still in shock over the loss of John. He will be missed terribly by many people. We must remember all the good times we had with him, to help us get through this. He is in Heaven with Grandma, Grandpa, Jimmie, Uncle Roy, Aunt Leslie, Patty and all the other family we have lost over the years. Wish we could be there.
Love Kathy & Family
Den & Vic Oliver
09/21/2011
OMG!!!Hammie, I cannot beleave you have left us!!! who will make me laugh every day?! or make me think about the things in life that are so small...but special! my life feels very small,sad & lonely right now!!! you are not here!! I keep thinking about all the times that we have shared with our familys & friends!!
Den & I will always have the great times with you!! Every time I saw you, you could make me feel better....even if I was feeling great already!
I can go on & on about how we will miss you!!! I hope that there will be someone that keeps up with your fb! I would still like to talk to you once in a while :) Miss you!!see you one day. will always remember!!
Lee & Marilyn Clabaugh
09/21/2011
To all the Hamilton family, to our daughter Kristina and to our beautiful granddaughter, Lauren, and our grandson, Scott; we offer our love and sympathy and prayers. We loved John and will miss his smile and laugh. He was a very generous and kind man and always treated us with respect. We know his personality and character lives on in Lauren. We know that God has opened his arms for John. Lee and Marilyn Clabaugh
Colleen
09/21/2011
I am so sad and have found it difficult to put into words how I feel. I remember the times you came accross the street just to talk especially at times when I needed a friend. A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand & touches your heart. Thank you John Boy! I must remember, don't cry because you are gone, smile because you were my friend.
Gardner Family
09/21/2011
Becky & family-
You are in our thoughts and prayers! May your memories bring you peace.
Love, The Gardners
Jason Klinkefus
09/21/2011
Such a big loss to so many people, could not have asked for a better friend. You will be missed on the next snow adventure. If your helmut sparks in heaven tell god to move the tree.
Marilyn McCrory
09/21/2011
Such a terrible loss. My prayers and sympathies go out to the
Family. May John rest in peace.
Kelly Brandt Beattie
09/21/2011
Words seem so meaningless at a time like this. It is absolutely heartbreaking to lose John Boy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers John was an incredible guy, loved by all who knew him. I hope you find comfort in your memories at this time.