James Hamilton

A Celebration of Life for Jim Hamilton will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the Society of Italian Americans Hall, 1801 McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please bring memories and pictures to share.
After a four year battle with cancer, Jim passed away on February 4, 2008.
Jim was born November 5, 1940 in Knoxville, Iowa to William and Ethel Hamilton. He graduated from Knoxville High School and attended Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Missouri. He began his career with Iowa Power in 1960 and retired in August 2004 as the Senior Linecrew Foreman for MidAmerican Energy. He was a member of IBEW Local 499 and served on the Executive Board for 14 years. He served on the Advisory Board of the International Lineman’s Rodeo Association for 18 years and was the Master Judge for the event held in Kansas City each fall. Jim was a member of the H.O.G. clubs in Des Moines and Indianola and a member of ABATE.
In 1960, Jim married Ruth Hanson and they had two children, Brenda and Steve. Jim was active in Boy Scouts, camping, canoeing and a volunteer member of the Camping Services Committee with Girl Scouts, Moingona Council. He was the fun loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and remained close friends with Ruth and her family throughout his life.
Jim is survived by his wife, Evelyn Morgan; son, Steve (Lori) of Viera, Florida; daughter, Brenda Hamilton of Des Moines, and grandson, Logan Jones of Altoona.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, J.P. Morgan and his mother-in-law, Margeurite Morgan, all of Knoxville.
Jim loved his job and his friends. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, scuba diving and motorcycling. Jim and Evelyn also enjoyed their Springer Spaniels, Magic and Star, whether they were hunting, swimming in a Canadian lake or asleep in front of the TV.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa or Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Camp Program.
Committal services of the cremains will be at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville, Iowa in the spring.
Ride safe, Hambone.

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