William "Lynn" Hamilton

Wm. "Lynn" Hamilton, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of Aug 22, 2011. Born June 27, 1927 in Salt Lake City to Norman Hamilton and Emily Ellen Rawlings. He was the youngest of four children. He married Dorrit Darleen Knapton on July 28, 1953 in the Logan Temple. She preceded him in death on Aug. 4, 2008. Dad attended East High School in SLC and Fairfield High School in Dayton, Ohio. He served in the Navy at the end of WW II. He graduated from the first pharmacy class at University of Utah. He worked at Erickson Pharmacy, Heinz Apothecary, Westminster Pharmacy and Jolley Drugs. After Dad retired he enjoyed traveling with his family and friends, spending time in his garden and spoiling his grandkids. Dad was proud of his grandchildren and really enjoyed his granddaughters singing and performing. Dad was an active member of the LDS church serving in the Cub Scouts, Stake Sunday School Presidency, as an assistant ward clerk and in the High Priest Quorum. Dad is survived by his children: Greg & Lynda Hamilton, Kearns; Karleen & Ron Nesbitt, SLC; Ellen and Elaine Hamilton, SLC. Six grandchildren: Annie, Tim Hamilton, Stephanie and Ryan Bruckman; Nathan, Amy and Ryan Nesbitt and many nieces and nephews. Dad was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother Dean and sisters Norma and the baby. Funeral services will be held Sat. Aug. 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kenwood II Ward, 3180 South 1765 East. With a viewing before the sevices from 9:45 a.m. a