Wayne Gilbert Hamilton

March 9, 1929 - May 13, 2013

Wayne Gilbert Hamilton passed away on May 13, 2013 in Ft. Collin, Colorado. He was born March 9, 1929 in Cheraw, Colorado to Wayne and Edith Hamilton. Wayne lived his entire life in the Rocky Ford area. His life began on a farm in the Star Valley where he attended school until high school. Then he went to Rocky Ford High School where he graduated in 1947. Wayne married his high school sweetheart Iona Mae Lusk on June 10, 1948. Wayne farmed the family homestead . Then he managed Lusk feedlot and later worked with his son Randy at Timpas Cattle Feeders. After retirement, he pursued his love and talent for refinishing furniture and gardening. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and one grandson. He is survived by his wife Onie; son Randy Hamilton and wife Bernie of Rocky Ford; son Don Hamilton and wife Sally of Mesa, Arizona; daughter Ann Turner and husband Jim of Dalhart, Texas; grandsons Chad Hamilton and wife Robin, Trevor Turner and wife Katie and Travis Turner; granddaughters Aislinn Kottwitz and husband Mike, Mallori Hamilton, Lindy Hamilton and Treanne Turner. Great-grandchildren are Keelin Hamilton, Tatum Kottwitz and Cashlyn Kottwitz. The pending services for Wayne Hamilton have been set for July 6, 1:00pm at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Rocky Ford. As per Wayne's request Pastor Rick Miller will officiate. The family suggests memorials be given to Otero County 4-H Foundation; c/o CSU Extension Office; 411 N. 10th, Rocky Ford, CO 81067 or to Alzheimer's Association 2315 Bott Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80904-3727. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.