William Allen Hamilton
Born: Wed., Jul. 25, 1928
Died: Fri., Sep. 28, 2012
Funeral Service
Visitation
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mon., Oct. 01, 2012
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church
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William Allen Hamilton was born on July 25, 1928 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended Catholic school and served as an altar server.
He enlisted in the Navy SeaBees from 1946-1948. William “Bill” met Eleanor Knutson on a blind date set up by her best friend and his best friend. They married on November 19, 1949 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Bill worked for the Milwaukee Rail Road as a telegraph operator and later as maintenance supervisor at the Iowa School for the Deaf.
In 1963, with seven children, Bill & Eleanor moved to Missouri and bought a farm in the Jamesport – Hickory area. There they had four more children. Bill and his wife Eleanor raised their eleven children on their farm. In addition to organic truck gardening, Bill also worked for Freddy Keys as a hired hand and milked cows from 1964 – 1977. Bill then went on to work at Sunneyview Nursing Home as Maintenance Supervisor from 1977-1989.
Bill was a very loving and devoted husband and father. A parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton, Bill was a devout Catholic and loved his Catholic faith.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Harry H. and Ann G. (Wernimont) Hamilton; his brother, Harry H. Hamilton, Jr.; his daughter, Mary T. (Hamilton) Brill; and his grandson, Danny Brill.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Hamilton; sons, Michael G. Hamilton of Corpus Christi, TX; Joseph A. Hamilton of Gilman City, MO; John G. Hamilton of Richmond, TX; James G. Hamilton of Kansas City MO; daughters, Anna M. (Hamilton) Brill of Savannah, MO; Rose M. (Hamilton) Bingham of Galt, MO; Rita M. Hamilton of Trenton, MO; Monica M. (Hamilton) Beck of Trenton, MO; Ellen M. (Hamilton) Burton of Sugar Land, TX; and Maria G. (Hamilton) Anim-Kwapong of Missouri City, TX.
Bill is also survived by 27 grand children and 13 great grand children.
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Patsy (Minikus) Behm
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Posted Mon October 01, 2012
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Eleanor, Mike, Joe, Johnny, Jimmy, Anna, Rita, Monica, Rosie, Marie and Ellen,
It is with deep, heartfelt sympathy that I want to say how important Bill was to my dad, Jack Minikus. My Dad and Bill could remember as far back as 5 and 6 years old playing together and remained friends their entire lives, Bill being a strict Catholic and my Dad being a fervent Baptist. They sure did argue/debate about a lot of things, always keeping their love intact. Clear up until dad’s death did they pray for each other. I in turn will pray for you and your families in the loss of a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. I believe those prayers are eternal and God will continue to answer their prayers long after they''ve gone. And though you miss him as we miss our dad, stay strong in your faith and take comfort in knowing that Dad and Bill are now reunited in their eternal friendship with our Lord Jesus and God our Heavenly Father. With love and gratitude for an eternal family friendship, Patsy (Minikus) Behm
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Deena and Greg Sargent
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Posted Mon October 01, 2012
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To the Hamilton Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this oh, so sad time. We are dear friends with Ellen & Everett, Samatha, Dakota and Haley in Sugar Land. She is a one of my very best friends. Bill & Eleanor raised a beautiful daughter. I'm sure he will be missed but know that he is in everyone of you. Be proud and continue showing your kind hearts, continue his legacy.
With all our love,
Deena and Greg Sargent
Sugar Land, TX
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Shvonna Armstrong & Greg Brown
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Posted Tue October 02, 2012
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To the Hamilton Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this is. I am praying for peace and comfort knowing that he is in a better place.
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Rhonda Watkins
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Posted Wed October 03, 2012
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Eleanor and family, my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bill was a very special person. We all enjoyed working with him so much during our years working at Sunnyview. I just called Marty and told her about Bill''s death. My prayers are wtih you........Rhonda
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helen stevenson
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Posted Wed October 03, 2012
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so very sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. I know he will be missed, he was loved by all. rember the good times jenny,and know he is with the lord. helen
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