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Barry Hamilton Obituary
The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, MD 21093 on Tuesday, December 29 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A funeral service will be celebrated in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1609 Kurtz Avenue, Lutherville, MD 21093 on Wednesday, December 30 at 10 A.M. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in Mr. Hamilton's name to St. Paul's Lutheran Church at the above address. A guest book is available at www.mem.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Hamilton
January 21, 2010
Mrs. Hamilton, my condolences to you and your family. Unlike many of my friends here, I had no great talent for art and did not pursue it after high school but found Mr. Hamilton's room a cozy, safe, and encouraging place to explore my own creativity. I am always struck by the odd things I know how to do intuitively because of his instruction and I still find the smell of paint immensely comforting. My home is full of bright colors and lovely things, probably due to his influence. I remember his classroom as a place of peace and great light.
Lisa Stachura Class of '88
January 19, 2010
Dear Anne,
I have just now heard of Barry's passing. I was in Barry's art classes from 1984-1988 at Hereford High. Although I was already a drawer before I got into high school, it was Barry who challenged me to experiment with other art media, to think differently about what I was doing, and to seek out Art degrees later on. Today I am a digital media artist, and I can always credit him for inspiring me to keep to that direction. He was one of the few teachers at the time who took the effort to maintain a resptectful dialogue with his students, and I always appreciated that. I still keep the artwork I made in his class to remind me of why I chose art as a career.
Plus I'll also never forget the time I was 15 and I saw him ride by my house on his Harley Davidson in his biker gear. I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought to myself, this is the coolest teacher I've ever had.
He will be missed.
Jason Tolbert
Hereford '88
William Scavone
January 5, 2010
Dear Anne,
I was very saddened to hear about Barry's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. From time to time, I think of the mentors in my life, and from the short list Mr. Hamilton is at the top. See, just like Tanner I have difficulty thinking of him apart from the art teacher role though, over the years, the Christmas cards and occasional visits put both of you into the category of dear, old friends.
When I was his student, he inspired me to explore my art and when I left Hereford, he set me off onto my career path with sound, realistic, and encouraging advice, as he did for so many of his students, and I'll always be grateful for that.
May you be comforted by your memories and those of whom you've both inspired throughout the years.
Bill Scavone
Hereford '89
Tanner Goldbeck
December 30, 2009
Dear Anne-
I hope this gets to you and isn't lost out in digital space. I am so very sorry to hear about Barry. It took me quite awhile to stop calling him Mr. Hamilton and stick with Barry. Without his inspiration and guidance back in high school I don't know if my life would have ever been the same. He inspired so many young people to pursue art and to see the possibilities when little else was available. I will always remember the rainbow suspenders and his hearty laugh. Also pulling into your driveway while he was out front watering plants with his flowered watering can and sporting biker style mirror shade sunglasses. A true and most sincere rebel. My thoughts are with you and your family. He will be missed.
Janet Schrank Gress
December 29, 2009
Dear Ms Lu, I was saddened to hear about Barry. Just the other day I was talking to my daughter about him. She has artistic talent and we were talking about our art teachers. Barry gave me one of his water color pictures for a graduation present from nursing school in 1974 and it has always hung on a wall in my home. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Carol (Perry) Vorwerck
December 28, 2009
Dear Chuck, I wanted to express how sorry I was to hear of your father's passing. I have walked this same road, so I know. I pray for peace for you and your mom as you begin this new journey. May God grant you strength and encouragement from your loved ones to uphold you during this time of grief.
December 26, 2009
Ms Lu, sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of my time at Hereford and the class reunions that you both attended. My youngest son had Barry as an art teacher, probably the last year before he retired. He enjoyed his class immensely. You are in my prayers. Susie Patterson Erickson class of 64
Michael Phillips
December 26, 2009
Dear Anne, I just received this terrible news and you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God loaned us Barry and has called him home. Nothing I can say can ease the pain of your loss I'm sorry. Know I still love you and remember every moment I spent with you both If it hadn't been for you & Barry I'd not be the man I am today May God bless you and keep you safely in his arms Love Michael
Linda Sullivan McGraw
December 26, 2009
Anne,
It is with great sadness that I hear of the passing of your wonderful husband. I have walked in those shoes of grief and it is a powerful journey. The acuteness of grief lessens in time but always will be a part of you now. You are a beloved memory in my bank of memories and were a huge influence on me and I wish you strength and peace as the days go by. Love always.
Mary Cockey Hoeltzel
December 26, 2009
Dear Ms. Lu,
I was saddened to hear about Barry. I have so many fond memories of you at Hereford and the many reunions you both attended. We missed you both at our 45th this year. He is now at peace and my prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Mary (Cockey)Hoeltzel
Linda & Larry Thompson
December 26, 2009
Dear Miss Lew, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. Some of our very best and enduring memories are those of you, and our other teachers and times at Hereford. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You will always be in our hearts. Love, Linda and Larry Thompson
December 26, 2009
Dear Ms Lew:
Ron and I were saddened when we heard the news of Mr. Hamilton's passing. You both were loved by all the students that you taught at HHS. We enjoyed seeing you at the Class of 64's reunions. We missed you both at our 45th. We will remember in our prayer. Just remember He will always be in your heart and no one can ever take those memories away. God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Ron (1965) and Sue Hess (1964) Croft
Linda Chenoweth Harlow
December 26, 2009
Dear Mrs Hamilton,
Mr Hamilton was my art teacher for 5 years and I have such wonderful memories of those classes. Art and Art Studio were the highlights of my day.
We were so fortunate to have been in school when the Arts were being funded. Mr H. took us to Federal Hill to sketch the harbour, to theaters downtown to learn about sets, to museums both local and that still talked about trip to NYC. I can still hear him calling "Class, class. Where are you class?" when we hid behind the stairs in the subway after you and he had gone to see where Harriett would end up after getting on the wrong subway car.
He made us do homework weekly and I still remember thinking..what will I do this time. But, I have those sketch books as well as several of the programs we silk screened for various art shows and school productions.
Because of Mr H. I learned to see and appreciate art in everything and everywhere. Two years ago I had a chance to visit France and spend a couple days in Paris. I HAD to go to the Louvre if only for a few hours. It was magical and I thought of him as I stood in front of The Mona Lisa and Winged Victory.
I wish we could have had one more visit. I enjoyed seeing both of you when Tom Z and I stopped by a few years ago. Please know that others share your loss. We'll now have the most spectacular sunsets and rainbows because God has a special angel helping.
Sincerely
Linda Chenoweth Harlow
Class of 1969
Oscar Sommer
December 25, 2009
Dear Mrs. Hamilton,
Barry allowed all that passed through his art class to search within themselves using visual aspects of life......I can recall sitting in many of his classes and watched him paint the flowers he loved.
He gave me freedom to explore, he gave everyone a chance to reach out, splash some color and be glad!
I am also sadded by his loss, but glad I had the time to be in his shadow....
My thoughts and prays go with you on a most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Oscar L. Sommer / class of 1972
Linda Wiley
December 24, 2009
My dear Ms. Lew:
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Barry. I wish you a healing heart as you cope with this space he has left behind.
Much love, Linda Wiley '66
Linda Shelley
December 24, 2009
Dear Anne,
Though Art was not my forte, my memories of Barry at HHS are many. Working on sets for choral productions and just walking the halls, he was such a positive presence in all our lives. My prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. May the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time. God Bless.
Linda Shelley (Class of 1965)
Bill & Linda Schmalzer
December 23, 2009
Dear Anne, Just read about your loss, and the loss of all of us who knew and worked with Barry. He was definitely an outstanding teacher and colleague at Hereford High School.Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you through this difficult time.
Missie Hendrix
December 23, 2009
"Miss Lew"
Dennis and I are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Hamilton was my very first homeroom teacher at HHS (class of 68). We have alot of memories of you and Barry, including your beautiful wedding. May you find comfort in knowing that Barry is with God, resting in perfect peace.
Sincerely
Missie and Dennis Hendrix
December 23, 2009
Dearest Anne,
Having just mailed your Christmas card and my "catch up" news for the years, I was shocked when Missie forwarded Barry's death notice from The Sun. I have too many memories of you both to share here, but just please know that my heart is breaking for you and all those who loved him, and my prayers are for your comfort and peace, for we know that now his body is whole and his joy complete. With love,
Donna (Frederick) Buckingham
Linda Gorsuch Guthrie
December 22, 2009
Dear Mrs. Hamilton,
I was deeply saddened by the news of your husband's death. My senior year in your English class and his art class were some of my favorite memories. While attending our 40th class reunion in October, we had hoped to see you both. The class of 1969 of Hereford High has lost a great mentor and teacher. My thoughts and prayers go with you at this time.
Sincerely
Linda Gorsuch Guthrie
Allegra Mosby-Anacker
December 22, 2009
Dear Mrs Hamilton,
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my classes with Mr. Hamilton he allowed everyone to be themselves or maybe that was my experience. I truly enjoy it. I didn't have talent but I thought I was good. My class was 1968. My your memories sustain you through this difficult time.
Harriett (Peters) Conti
December 22, 2009
Dear Mrs. Hamilton,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Mr. Hamilton was certainly a key influence in my life. I know for a fact that I would not be where I am now were it not for the many ways he shared his love of art with his students.
I am a '69 graduate of Hereford and had just written a few months ago to see if you and Mr. Hamilton could attend our 40th reunion. I'm so sorry that I wasn't able to see him one last time.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Truly,
Harriett (Peters) Conti
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