Eleanor Marie (Knutson) Hamilton
Born: Sat., Aug. 16, 1930
Died: Tue., May 7, 2013
Recitation of the Rosary
6:00 PM Sun., May 12, 2013
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Visitation
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Sun., May 12, 2013
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 AM Mon., May 13, 2013
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Eleanor Marie (Knutson) Hamilton was born on August 16, 1930 in Marshalltown, IA. She was the seventh child of Emil M. and Edna M. (Castor) Knutson. On her home birth, the doctor placed her aside thinking she was still born. The attending mid-wife, Minnie Waddell, noticing that she was still breathing, caressed baby Eleanor thereby saving her life! Her family later moved to Council Bluffs, IA, where she graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1948. She worked as a Dental Assistant for Doctor Hollingsworth. Eleanor met William (Bill) Hamilton on a blind date set up by their best and life-long
friends, Jack and Gretchen Minikus. She joined the Holy Catholic Church and they were married on November 19, 1949 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. They bought a small farm in the Council Bluffs area, where they ran a dairy goat farm
In 1963, with seven children, they moved to Missouri and bought a farm in the Jamesport
area. Eleanor and Bill had four more children. They raised their eleven children on
their organic truck farm. She started working at Sunnyview Nursing Home to help care for her mother-in-law there when her mother-in-law could no longer stay with them in their home. She went on to get her CNA and later because of her love for flowers
and gardening become the Horticulturist Specialist in which she helped the residents in botanical therapy. She also was in charge of the shopping for the nursing home residents. Later as their children were grown, Eleanor and Bill also sold vegetables and farm goods at the local farmer's markets.
Eleanor was a wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Her greatest gifts were her kindness, patience, faith and love to all. She was preceded in death by her dear husband of 63 years, William A. Hamilton “Bill”, her daughter, Mary, her grandson, Danny, her parents and all seven of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children:
Michael Hamilton and wife Delia of Corpus Christi, TX
Joseph Hamilton and wife Sandy of Gilman City, MO
Anna Brill and husband Charles of Savannah, MO
John Hamilton of Richmond, TX
Rose Bingham and husband Jim of Galt, MO
James Hamilton and wife Bernita of Kansas City, MO
Rita Hamilton of Trenton, MO
Monica Beck and husband Robert of Trenton, MO
Ellen Burton and husband Everett of Sugar Land, TX
Maria Anim-Kwapong and husband Joseph of Missouri City, TX
Son-in-law Glen Brill of Trenton, MO
27 grand children and 14 great grand children
A Rosary will be held Sunday evening, May 12th at 6:00p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church , 1728 St. Joseph Sreet, Trenton, MO
Visitation will follow in the Parish Hall.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 13th at 10:30a.m. at
St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
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Sherrie Fontenot
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Posted Fri May 10, 2013
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 AZALEA PLANT was sent by Steve and Sherrie.
Hugs to you and your family.
We love you,
Steve and Sherrie
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Kathy (Knutson) Anderson
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Posted Sat May 11, 2013
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Dear cousins -- I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Eleanor's death. She fought long and hard but the body of this earth eventually cannot fight any more. I remember her mostly for her tenderness and love for family -- always a kind word at just the right moment! Being closest to my dad in age, I know those two shared a very special bond -- it gives me joy to know they are now all reunited with their parents and brothers and sisters! What a grand Knutson reunion that must have been! I know you will miss her terribly -- losing your last parent leaves a hole that is HUGE! May you all feel my prayers for you in the days and weeks to come, and may God heal this loss and turn your tears of sorrow into joy-filled memories of your mom! Blessings and comfort to each of you! Kathy
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Patricia Pittman
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Posted Sun May 12, 2013
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I know nothing I can say will ease the pain in losing your dear mother but please know that I you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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helen stevenson
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Posted Sun May 12, 2013
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may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I know you all will cherish the wonderful memories of ELEANOR as a mother,grandmother,aunt,friend,god bless. helen stevenson jerry,s grandmother.
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Janice (Bridenbaugh) Williamson
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Posted Sun May 12, 2013
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Cousins-
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know it's very difficult to have both parents gone, but they are together in eternal peace. Aunt Eleanor was blessed with patience and love to give to those around her. It's very sad to know that all of my Aunts and Uncles are now gone, but I'm glad that I was able to know them. Here's a poem that touched my heart- I hope it brings you comfort.
A Mother's Love-
There are times when only a Mother's love
Can understand our tears,
Can soothe our disappoints
And calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a Mother's love
Can share the joy we feel
When something we've dreamed about
Quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a Mother's faith
Can help us on life's way
And inspire in us the confidence
We need from day to day.
For a Mother's heart and a Mother's faith
And a Mother's steadfast love
Were fashioned by the Angels
And sent from God above.
Love- Janice
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Georgia (Bridenbaugh) Smith
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Posted Mon May 13, 2013
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Dear Cousins - I am very sorry to hear of Aunt Eleanor's passing. I know how much she will be missed. Your mother was such a sweet person. I remember all the trips to your farm with my mom. It seems like we just celebrated your mom and dads anniversary. It's very hard to lose your last parent. I know she is with all her loved ones now. I am glad I was able to know all my Aunts and Uncles and sad to know they are all gone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Georgia
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Rhonda Watkins
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Posted Mon May 13, 2013
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Eleanor was such a sweetheart. I thoroughly enjoyed working with she and Bill at Sunnyview Nursing Home many years ago. They both were such valuable assets to the nursing home. Loved them both..
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