Robert Hamilton

HAMILTON ROBERT ANDERSON HAMILTON, beloved sweetheart and eternal companion of Patricia Maude McCormack Hamilton, and father extraordinaire of Gayle (Richard Low), Robert (Patricia), Janice (D'Arcey West), Jeffrey (Donna) and Brent (Celeste), grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of 31 passed away peacefully Friday, March 20, 2015, at the age of 88. Born in Magrath, Alberta, December 13, 1926 to John Finlay and Anna Leah Anderson Hamilton, the youngest of 11 children: Janet (Harold) Boucher, Estella (Leo) Cook, Jay (Vinessa) Hamilton, Anna Lucille, Hazel (Mike) Cook, Vere (Elsie) Hamilton, George (Dorothy) Hamilton, James (Lorna) Hamilton, Max Hamilton and Alvin (Corinne) Hamilton who all predeceased him. Survived by sister-in-law Roxie (Max) Hamilton. He was a faithful, dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and magnified every service opportunity. His fulltime mission in the Canadian Mission from 1947-1949 was a highlight of his life. As young marrieds, ten years were spent in Picture Butte where Bob worked for the Canadian Sugar Factory. His post-secondary education at Utah State University in Logan, Utah provided exciting and stimulating experiences for the young family. They permanently moved to Lethbridge in the spring of 1961. Bob's teaching career spanning 33 years began at Hutterville Colony, continued at Winston Churchill High School and finished at the Lethbridge Community College. He enjoyed working at Christensen Salmon Funeral Home in his retirement years. Love, Friendship and Service were hallmarks of his life. He unconditionally loved everyone and friends were friends forever. Come celebrate with us his remarkable life: Friends may meet the family on Monday, March 23, 2015, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703- 13 St North, Lethbridge, or Tuesday, March 24, 2015, from 10:00 - 10:45 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LETHBRIDGE EAST STAKE CENTRE, 4105 Forestry Avenue South, Lethbridge. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment in the Magrath Cemetery.

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