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JEANETTE HAMILTON Obituary
She was born on December 5, 1925 in Mount Vernon the daughter of Sherman and Hazel (Moore) Fox.
Jeanette graduated form Mount Vernon High school with the class of 1943. She marred Samuel V. Hamilton, 1949 in Mount Vernon. She worked as a telephone operator and they owned Sam Hamilton Transfer and she served as bookkeeper. She was self-employed as a seamstress throughout her life.
Jeanette loved spending her free time playing SkipBo with her best friend Reta Woodard. She always had a card night with her friends. She enjoyed dancing on Saturday nights at the granges. She also enjoyed crafts, photography, and she worked at Daco Photo shop doing photo tinting in downtown Mount Vernon. She enjoyed oil painting, sewing, cooking, baking and reading, and she belonged to five book clubs. She enjoyed gardening and raising African Violets. Jeanette's Chinese Silkie chickens helped her with gardening, running in front of her to scratch up the garden dirt. She belonged to the women's Garden Club. She donated countless toys to kids in need. Jeanette enjoyed the beaches on the Oregon coast, and Lincoln City was her favorite city on the Oregon coast. She also enjoyed spending time at their property at Birch Bay for weekend get aways. Jeanette loved bird watching and she never missed the Price Is Right game show. She collected dolls, her favorite one was a 3' Shirley Temple doll. She also enjoyed her cats and she ALWAYS had a full cookie jar.
Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Barbara Thorp and her husband Terry of Burlington; granddaughter, Christine Morin of Mount Vernon, grandson, Ryan "Bubba" Thorp of Mount Vernon; greatgranddaughter, Jena Hayes and her husband David of Burlington; great grandsons, Tony Martini and Dylan Morin both of Mount Vernon; great-great-granddaughter, Kaydence Hayes of Burlington.
She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel V. Hamilton and her parents.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011, 2:00pm at First Christian Church, 900 Skagit Street, Mt. Vernon with Reverend Steve Coleman officiating. Jeanette will be laid to rest with her husband Samuel at the Mount Vernon Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorials in memory of Jeanette may be given to the Cancer Care Center c/o Skagit Valley Hospital, 1415 E. Kincaid Street, Mt.Vernon, WA 98274.
A very special thank you to Burton Care Center, you're caring and support was amazing. Jeanette called it her home and had a wonderful bond with Verna and Belinda, but she called everyone her family.
You may share memories of Jeanette and sign her online guest register at www.kernfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for JEANETTE HAMILTON
March 14, 2011
I am a friend(sis)to Barbara, but I have some memories of Jeanette(Mom) that I will cherish,like the time that Sam, Jeanette and Barbara and myself went to Everett, for a day of shopping. It was great fun. She has always been so nice to me and that I also cherish. And she never minded me calling her "Mom". She was always making crafts or sewing for someone. I am deeply saddened by her passing and I know that her and Sam are once again reunited. She is watching over her family. I am so happy to have known her.
"Mom and "Dad, I miss you so very much.
Carol Richards
Norm Mitchell
March 11, 2011
Barbara, Terry & Family
Our family is sending our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Jeanette was one of the kindest & quietest person on earth, a real angel. We know she was very much loved by everyone she met. We will not be able to attend the services but will be thinking of you and wish you the very best of memories with her to sustain you.
With Condolences
Linda Mitchell and Family
Doris (McKee) Nichols
norma hayes
March 10, 2011
gagam i dint know you much but i know your family will miss your loving care you gave them i guess in a way we are family jena and david and kaydence our loving little gal will all miss you
CJ and Al Betson
March 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. Gagam will be missed by so many in so many ways. We will cherish our memories of her in our hearts forever. GaGam, spread those new angel wings and fly my dear, fly around all of those who love you and keep them safe. See you in heaven one day beautiful lady!!
gagam, grandma, heidi and myself 2006
Jena Hayes
March 10, 2011
Gagam there is just so much to say! you were more than a great grandma but a mom and a friend. i will never forget you and neither will kaydence. she tells me its ok not to be sad because you are with god in heaven.you no longer have to suffer and you have your wings. we will keep you close to our hearts forever! im happy that you can finely be with papa! we love you!!!
Barbara Thorp
March 9, 2011
Mom
You were my mom my friend we had alot of fun and you taught me so much that I will never forget. It was so nice having you live with us. I will miss you every day and My love for you will go on forever. Now you and Papa can be together. I have so many good memories that I will cherish forever. Love you
Abby Jackson
March 9, 2011
Gagam was the kindest and sweetest lady, and she always made me laugh. I will miss her wise sense of humor. Many hugs to Barb, Chris, Bubba, Jena, Tony, Dylan and the whole family.
Korie Chichester
March 9, 2011
Barb, Chris and your entire family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Gagam will surely be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God Bless.
Chris Morin
March 9, 2011
Saying I will miss Gagam is an understatement. She was my grandma, my mom, my friend. She always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. The memories I have will keep her alive forever. I love and miss you so much "My Little Gagam"
Joyce Anderson, RN
March 8, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. It was a joy to know Jeanette. She was a gentle and sweet woman. She will be missed.
Jessica Johnson(Cisneros)
March 8, 2011
I just heard I am so sorry for your loss, I remember trip to Birch Bay with GaGam and Sam oh what fun. lots of memories living on West side and hanging out at there house, and oh yeah always a full cookie jar!The Sherly Temple Doll was my FAVORIT!!!
lenny morin
March 8, 2011
for the most wonderful and caring woman i know i will miss you alot u will be missed so much my dear friend thanks for all the good times
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