William HAMILTON

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Wm. "Lynn" Hamilton, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 22, 2011.

Born June 27, 1927 in Salt Lake City to Norman Hamilton and Emily Ellen Rawlings. He was the youngest of four children.

He married Dorrit Darleen Knapton on July 28, 1953 in the Logan Temple. She preceded him in death on August 4, 2008.

Dad attended East High School in Salt Lake City and Fairfield High School in Dayton, Ohio. He served in the Navy at the end of World War II. He graduated from the first pharmacy class at University of Utah. He worked at Erickson Pharmacy, Heinz Apothecary, Westminster Pharmacy, and Jolley Drugs.

After Dad retired he enjoyed traveling with his family and friends, spending time in his garden, and spoiling his grandkids. Dad was proud of his grandchildren and really enjoyed his granddaughters singing and performing.

Dad was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in the Cub Scouts, Stake Sunday School Presidency, as an assistant ward clerk, and in the High Priest Quorum.

Dad is survived by his children: Greg and Lynda Hamilton, Kearns; Karleen and Ron Nesbitt, Salt Lake City; Ellen and Elaine Hamilton, Salt Lake City. Six grandchildren: Annie, Tim Hamilton, Stephanie and Ryan Bruckman; Nathan, Amy, and Ryan Nesbitt; and many nieces and nephews. Dad was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother Dean and sisters Norma, and the baby.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and aides at St. Mark's Hospital and Residence Care Source that care for him.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kenwood II Ward Chapel, 1765 East Gregson Avenue (3080 South), with a viewing before the services from 9:45-10:45 a.m. A viewing will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East.
Published in the Deseret News from August 24 to August 25, 2011.

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William married Dorrit Darleen KNAPTON on 28 Jul 1953. Dorrit (daughter of George Oliver KNAPTON and Mary Dorrit YOUNG) was born on 1 Sep 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah; died on 4 Aug 2008 in East Millcreek, Salt lake Co., Utah; was buried in Elysian Burial Gardens, Millcreek, Salt Lake Co., Utah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]