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Ross Hamblin Obituary
Ross J. Hamblin
November 1, 1941 – April 8, 2022
Ross J. Hamblin passed away on Friday April 8th, 2022, in his home in Elko, NV at the age of 80. He was born on November 1st, 1941, in Mt. View, Wyoming. He grew up loving to ride horses and be outdoors.
Ross married Sonja in 1968 and moved to Saratoga, Wyoming shortly after. He worked in the coal mines for almost 20 years. A new mining job opportunity took Sonja and Ross to Elko, NV where we would live out the rest of his life.
Ross loved to be outdoors with his friends and family hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed his western movies, watching the bull riding, and Bud Light. He will be lovingly remembered for his witty sense of humor and huge heart of gold. His compassion for those down on their luck and pure love for his family and friends will be truly missed and cherished.
Ross is survived by his son, Tony Daniels (Sheri); son Randy; daughter Kathy Alexander (Jim); sister Shanee Weinberger (Steve); sister Cheryl Leach (Raymond); sister Patty Smith (Laverne); sister Gail Faulkner (Michael); sister Charlene Moree; sister Elanie Puls (Gary); sister Dottie Rasnake (Dave); brother Chuck Hughes (Bonnie); brother Jon Hughes; Grandchildren: Trevor (Chantel), Mariah (Josh), Cassidy, Alicia (Matt), Jamie (Eric), Amber (David); and 11 great-grandchildren.
He is Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Sonja Hamblin; mother Carole Hughes; father Jack Hamblin; and granddaughter Chelsea Daniels.
A graveside service will be held at the Elko Cemetery on Friday, April 15th at 2:00 PM.
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Stefanie Stewart
April 21, 2022
RIP Ross. Prayers to you and yours.
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