Dennis Delancy Hamilton

1925 - 2016

Feb. 11, 1925-Aug. 10, 2016 Dennis was born in Coupeville, Washington to Purley L. and Clara Hamilton. His children (by previous marriage) are: Jadel L. Bru (Brett), Thom Hamilton and Denise Houghtaling, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dennis was married to Sue (Ledum) Hamilton for 46 very happy years. They enjoyed so much together, raising Arabian horses, fishing, crabbing and taking cruises. Where you would see one of them, the other would be close by. They always did things together, and never far apart. Dennis was a WWII veteran, serving in the US Army Air Corp. He loved his country and always had a flag flying. Dennis is third generation owner of Hamilton Lumber, LLC, formerly known as JE Hamilton & Sons. The lumber yard is celebrating their 90th year of serving Stanwood, Wash. and surrounding community. He retired several years ago, and truly enjoyed his retirement. Dennis and Sue recently moved to Gold Canyon, Ariz., where they could golf and enjoy the beautiful winters. Dennis' last hurrah was being the Grand Marshal of the Stanwood-Camano Fair parade (August 6). He felt it was such an honor bestowed upon him and Sue. He thoroughly enjoyed his (now) last trip through Stanwood. Dennis passed away in Hawthorne, Nev. He was in route to Phoenix, Ariz. to have heart surgery. Unfortunately, God had other plans for him. He will be sorely missed by Sue, his children and a wide host of friends, both in Stanwood and Gold Canyon. He was noted for his teasing, jovial self, and was a true gentleman. He always enjoyed talking to people and knew no stranger. He loved telling the history of Stanwood and Utsalady Point to anyone that would listen. Those wishing, may make memorials to: Mayo Clinic, Dept of Development Cardiology Research 13400 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016, in the chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, with Pastor MichMichl officiating. Burial will be held in Anderson Cemetery. Stanwood. Visitation will be held Wed. August 17, 2016, between 3:00 p.m. and 800 p.m. pm in the chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Hme, Stanwood.