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1930 - 2013
 Bob G. Hamilton age 82 of Gowen passed away at home Friday September 20, 2013 under the care of his family and Heartland Hospice. He was born on November 10,1930 in St. James Arkansas the son of Mac Kinley and Ethel (Kelly) Hamilton.
Bob grew up in the south and eventually moved to Michigan for the sake of his mothers health. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked in Ludington as a baker for two years and then moved his family to Greenville where he bought the Greenville Pastry Shop. Bob was a scratch baker and was known for his wide variety of rolls and donuts made fresh daily. Customers came from miles around to buy his molasses cookies and salt-rising bread. He supported the community as an active member of the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, and t he Flat River Conservation Club. He sold the bakery in 1981 and went to work for the Kent Skills Center as an instructor until he retired. Bob was a true outdoorsman; he loved boating, water skiing, camping, hunting, fishing, and traipsing through the woods to find morels. He was quick to make friends with kids and dogs and spent much of his life on the floor playing with both. As the years went by, he truly enjoyed having coffee with his friends at Margos every morning.
He is survived by his five children and their families; Gail (Dan) White and daughters, Molly and Josie;
Karen (Tom) Weeks and children, Lacey (Blake), Lauren, Brooklyn, Stacey (Antonio), Stephanie (Erven), Angie (Dave);
Jane (Ross) Romano and children, Rossi, Gene (Megan), Rosa;
Paul Hamilton,
Carole (Ron) Herrmann and children, Jody, Jake and Justin.
He is also survived by three brothers, Bill, Vaughn, and John and his dear friend and companion, Connie Grimm and her family.
We will miss him.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at 11 AM at Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Charnley officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice. |
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There are currently 22 condolences.
John Bradley
Monday September 30, 2013 at
5:35 PM
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I have many fond memories of Bob. He was my first boss in the mid-sixties. At the Greenville Pastry Shop he taught me work values that made life lasting impressions. God bless you, Bob.
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Tom and Betty (Hamilton) Welton
Tuesday September 24, 2013 at
10:24 PM
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I have only wonderful memories of spending time with Uncle Bob and the whole family at the bakery and the apartment above it, trips to the beach, summers with cousins in Hart, the house with the garage under it, (always amazed me as a little kid). Uncle Bob was always one of my favorite uncles, he always treated all of us kids so special. I am truly sorry for the heartache you are all enduring. Incredibly unbelievable that my dad, his brother, will also leave us soon. While we will miss them both beyond words, we are comforted to know they will be together again, laughing and joking and enjoying friends and family gone before them. I love you guys! Hugs to you all.
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Debbie (Albrecht) Letts
Tuesday September 24, 2013 at
7:44 PM
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Wow, I am so deeply sorry to hear this news. Ironically, I just asked my uncle " Jim Wolschon" if he could get me a copy of all the 8mm film he had of me and my "friends" at the lake. I have footage of your mom and dad and my mom "Shirley" and dad "Jerry" with my Aunt Gail and Uncle Jim Wolschon water skiing. Also,in this, friend "Russ" and his girls. Some of my fondest memories are of the bakery with the best cherry turnovers in town!! on a stool with a bottle of chocolate milk, while I watched both of your parents and my mom as they worked their magic in the kitchen!! to create"works of art". Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your entire family. Memories are never forgotten!
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Tom & Ann Smith
Tuesday September 24, 2013 at
2:18 PM
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Our condolences to the family.
We'll miss Bob's smiling face.
His happy go lucky personality
Was always noticed
Prayers to all!
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Rick Moore
Tuesday September 24, 2013 at
9:37 AM
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I worked for Bob at the counter in the Pastry Shop in 1973-74. Bob was always super nice to me. Condolences to the family, including Karen, who I worked with once in a while.
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Kay Denbraven
Tuesday September 24, 2013 at
6:24 AM
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Dear Karen and Tom and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. May the God of all wrap His loving arms around you and shower you with peace. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. You are such special friends to us and we love you. Kay & Glen
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Brad and Jodie (Sherd)Hallock
Monday September 23, 2013 at
8:43 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your memories close to your heart.
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Barry and Carm Slentz
Monday September 23, 2013 at
5:49 PM
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Juarez Family
Monday September 23, 2013 at
5:00 PM
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Brenda, Slim, and Tex
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Bill & Debe Johnson
Monday September 23, 2013 at
4:38 PM
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Your family are all in our thoughts and prayers, R.I.P. Bob you will be missed by many.
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Cheryl Carter
Monday September 23, 2013 at
4:36 PM
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Gail, Karen, Jane, Paul, Carole and families, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Cheryl Wright
Monday September 23, 2013 at
1:05 PM
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Jane, Karen, Gail Carole, and Paul
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I will always remember him at the Greenville Pastry Shop. He made the best pecan rolls ever. May he rest in peace.
Love to all.
Cheryl (Green) Wright
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Lori Grimm
Monday September 23, 2013 at
8:37 AM
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I meet Bob back in the late 70's while dating my now husband Dan. Dan and I had our wedding cake baked and decorated by Bob. Bob has always been a close friend of the family. After the death of my father-in-law, Bob became known as Grandpa Bob to my grandchildren. Bob treated the Grimm grandchildren and great grandchildren has they were his own grandchildren. He will be sadly missed. Our condolences to the Bob's family.
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Wilda Fetterley
Sunday September 22, 2013 at
3:15 PM
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Sorry to hear of BOB's passing. Now he is in the Lords hands. Louie and I knew him for a short time, he was really a fantastic man. Our condolences to Bob's family and special friend CONNIE and family.
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Judith Hess
Sunday September 22, 2013 at
9:11 AM
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Although I never met Bob and got to know him, I know he was the love of my cousin, Connie. For this I am truly glad. My thoughts and prayers are with Connie, her family, and Bob's family.
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Mary Barthel Koepnick
Saturday September 21, 2013 at
10:54 PM
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Gail, Karen, Jane, Paul and Carole and families. Our families have been entwined since we all grew up together on Russell Drive. I send my deepest condolences to all of you and much love always! He was a great man!
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Saturday September 21, 2013 at
10:34 PM
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billie (hamilton) devos
Saturday September 21, 2013 at
9:23 PM
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Uncle Bob, i love you and will miss you. I only regret i didn't get over to see sooner. I will always remember the hunting time we had together and the graduations you always came to.
I love you very much.
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Lou Ann Miller
Saturday September 21, 2013 at
4:49 PM
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Gail, Karen, Jane, Paul, Carole and families. So sorry for your loss and heartache. I remember living on Russell Drive when all of you were growing up. We had a wonderful neighborhood filled with good friends. A lifetime has passed and people move on. I have many good memories of your Dad and how he worked so hard. He did enjoy life. May God surround with comfort and peace. Love and hugs to all, Lou Ann and family
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Randy & Eva Howell
Saturday September 21, 2013 at
3:08 PM
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We were so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Know that we are thinking of all of you at this sorrowful time. Your dad was a good friend and considered very much a part of my family. We will miss him greatly! Love & prayers to all of you.
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Dawn Grimm-Geers
Saturday September 21, 2013 at
6:24 AM
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Bob has been a special part of our family. We loved him very much. Many wonderful memories fishing, 4th of July, and just listening to his stories with that sparkle in his eye. So thankful Bob and my mom were able to share such a special close bond/love the last 4 1/2 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's entire family. He will be greatly missed.
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Dick & Veronica Grimm
Saturday September 21, 2013 at
12:44 AM
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Heartfelt sympathy's sent to all of you! Bob's smile along with all the love and joy that He brought to our family will be greatly missed! Keeping you all in our prayers!
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