Della Louise Hamilton

Della Louise Hamilton, age 80, of Pomona, Kansas, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Golden Heights Living Center, Garnett, Kansas. She was born on Wednesday, November 9, 1932, in the Pomona area, the daughter of Paul and Ivie (Sailer) Garber. Della has lived in Pomona since 1959 moving from the Michigan Valley area. She graduated from Appanoose High School with the class of 1950. On March 19, 1952, Della was united in marriage with Ralph Hamilton near Centropolis, Kansas. He survives of the home. Della worked at Bennett Creamery as a production worker in the early 1950’s; Pomona Post Office in the early 1970’s; Browning’s Mercantile, Pomona as a clerk in the early 1970’s; and Bill’s Grocery later known as Peeks Grocery, Pomona as a cashier from 1974 to 1990. She was a member of the Michigan Valley United Methodist Church and a former member of Boyd Ladies Aid, Pomona. She is survived by her: Husband – Ralph Hamilton of the home Daughter – Patricia Baker and her husband Wayne of El Dorado, Kansas Son – Leroy Hamilton and his wife Sandra of Garnett, Kansas Son – Mark Hamilton and his wife Vicky of Quenemo, Kansas Son – Ray Hamilton and his wife Wanda of Pomona, Kansas Grandchildren – Brianne Dennis, Katelyn Baker, Deedra Baker, Shannon Baker, Kristy Hamilton, Amy Medlen, Jenna Williams, Clark Hamilton, Cassie Hamilton and Evan Hamilton Great Grandchildren – Many Sister – Lois Ikenberry and her husband Freddie “Ike” of Montgomery, Alabama Brother – Ed Garber and his wife Mary of Overbrook, Kansas Half Brother – Les Garber and his wife Shannon of Garnett, Kansas Step Sister – Wanda Whitmore of Garnett, Kansas Nieces and Nephews - Several She is preceded in death by her: Father – Paul Garber and his wife Betty Mother – Ivie Hetrick and her husband Max Sister – Faye Gilliland Half Brother – Jim Garber SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at Dengel & Son Mortuary, 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 29, 2013. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mrs. Hamilton at Dengel & Son Mortuary after 1:00 P.M. Thursday, to the service hour where the family will meet with friends from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. Thursday. CEMETERY: Interment Dean Cemetery, North of Pomona, Kansas MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions to Michigan Valley United Methodist Church c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. An online Guest Book is available at www.dengelmortuary.com.