"to the family of Colleen, what a wonderful person and neighbor of mine for many, many years, she always had a smile and kind word, she will be missed."
In loving memory of
Colleen N. Hamilton
July 29, 1924 - January 2, 2013
ColleenN. Hamilton, age 88 , of Fairnount, IN, died Wednesday,January 2, 2013 at Colonial Oaks Health Care Center. Colleenwasa homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. She was employed by Delco Remy Anderson, RCA and the Madison Grant Jr. High Cafeteria during the 70's.She was a former member of Fairmount United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, knitting ,camping,being on the water and traveling to Florida with her family.
She was the daughter of the late Berla Armstrong and the late Ada (Buroker) Armstrong.She was born in Grant County, Indiana on July 29, 1924. She graduated from Swayzee High School in 1942.She married Howard Hamilton on July 3, 1942.He preceded her in death on July 1, 2004 after nearly 62 years of marriage.
Three Sons:
Ronald (Carol)Hamilton, Jonesboro, IN
James M. Hamilton, Summitville, IN
Gary L. Hamilton, Fairmount, IN
7 Grandchildren;
Andrew (Noelle) Hamilton, Longview, WA
Kelly Jo (Doug) Turner, Fairmount, IN
Toby (Rebecca) Hamilton, Sweetser, IN
Deniece (Tony) Aguilar, Sweetser, IN
Kimberly Ann (Eric) Clevenger, Summitville, IN
Mary Kathryn (Jon) Bair, Summitville, IN
Bradley James Hamilton, Fairmount, IN
12 Great Grandchildren:
Alexyss & Owen Aguilar
Stephen & Jennifer Hamilton
Braden, Bryce, and Brenna Turner
Tyler, Alix, & Adam Clevenger
Jacob & Kayla Bair
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Milford and Lowell Armstrong and daughter-in-law Patsy Hamilton.
Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN where the family will receive friends from 11AM-1PMMonday, January 7, 2013.Funeral service will be immediately following visitationat Armes-Hunt Funeral Home at 1 PM, Monday, January 7, 2013, Dr. Rodney Dennis officiating. Interment will be at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, IN
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Friends Church in care of the funeral home.
On line condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Ronnie, Jim and Gary, so sorry to hear of Coleen's passing. Remember her well and how she "put up" with all the neighbor kids. Prayers to family. "
"Jim- Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I remember the support your parents gave at our ball games Will keep you in my thoughts and prays"
"Ron, Jim & Gary, May your memories of your mom bring you comfort and strength. With sincere sympathy."
"Ronnie, Jim, Gary and Families: I am sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. She was remarkable in so many good ways, and I know you will miss her very much. Friendly quiet composure is what I think of when I remember Colleen! You all are in my thoughts and prayers."
"We grew up next door to Colleen and Howard. They were such kind and wonderful people. Have very fond memories of Howard outside with his BB gun getting our cats out of the garden. Prayers to all of you. You have truly lost a wonderful women but she is she is in Heaven with our Mom (Judy). God bless you all."
"We send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Colleen. May they each find comfort in their fondest memories. "
"To the family of Colleen, My mother Doris worked with Colleen at RCA for years and although they lost touch with one another the past few years mom spoke of her often. I went to school with Andy and he always spoke fondly of her. May you find comfort in knowing that we along with others are praying for comfort as you walk this journey."