You are Greatly Missed my Friend. It's hard to believe that it has been a year since you left us. May you Rest In Peace!

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

I also had the honor of working with Chris at WalMart.  He was a wonderful, kind, caring, compassionate man full of energy and laughter.  I am so very sorry for such a tragic loss.  He will be missed terribly by all of us at WalMart who worked with such a powerhouse.  My thoughts and prayers to his family.

What a wonderful guy who meant so much to so many.
To know him was to love him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in peace, Chris.

I had the honor of working with Chris at the Ankeny Walmart. He was my assistant over my department. I will always remember our talks about our families and the encouragment we gave each other. I will forever miss him and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP my friend<3

Chris was my best friends big brother when I first moved to Des Moines back the 80's.  My greatest memories of him include his great athletic ability and his easy going personality. I remember playing street hockey, and riding BMX bikes with Chris, admiring his incredible train set and his 69 Camero.  I loved to listen to his Styx album. To this day, I think of Chris when I hear a Styx song. Thank you Chris for all the rides to school when it was 20 below outside! You will be sorely missed my friend.

Matt Roberts

So sad to hear that Chris is no longer with us.  I had the privelege of working with him at Walmart in Altoona and Ankeny.  No matter the situation, Chris always had words of wisdom and encouragement to get you through it.  He will be missed dearly.

So sorry to hear that Chris is no longer with us.  I had the privelege of working with him at Walmart in Ankeny and Altoona.  No matter how difficult the situation, Chris always had words of wisdom and caring that could carry you through.  He will be dearly missed.

My Thoughts & Prayers go out to Chris' sons, family & Friends. I had the Great honor of having Chris as my Assistant Manager at the Ankeny Wal-Mart. He was very passionate of his work and Kindness to others. He was a Great person and loved by all. He would tease me about my Canadian accent when I would return from a visit back home. He will be missed so very much. May Gods strength get you through this difficult time.

chris will be missed by all i got the chance to meet him when i worked at walmart in ankeny,iowa. his pride was his boys they were always in conversations. your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Chris will be greatly missed by all of us in the TPI maintenance department.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Rob...to you and your entire family..am so so sorry for the loss of Chris...i hope you find strength in the memories of him in the days and years to come...

I am so sorry to read of Chris's passing. Can not imagine how difficult this must be on all of you. Know that I am praying for you as you go through this difficult time

I'm thankful that we got to know Chris!  He was a good guy and friend.  I loved to play golf with the Hamlin brothers!  Everytime we got together it was a guaranteed good time!  We will miss him!

My deepest sympathy to the Hamlin family...

Bob Strong and Doris Weydert

Jody, Larry and Family,
Words can't really express how saddened our family is about Chris's passing.  He was a great person and we have such fond memories of him.  We know this is a very difficult time for all of you.  You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we send our heartfelt sympathy. God Bless you.

I have only known Chris for a very short time as we worked out during the same 6:15p gym class.  No matter how torturous the workout, he managed to have a smile on his face and was an absolute warrior. There will be a void in the class as he will be greatly missed. Please know I will be praying for his family. May his memory be eternal and may his family find comfort in God's love. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Chris was a great guy who always had a smile and would go the extra mile to help you if he could. His family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

I did not know Chris well, but knew him well enough to call him by name and shake his hand. Will miss seeing him at Urbandale Friday Fest and talking about the Hawkeyes and whatever else comes up. 

Rest in peace, and God Bless.

George "Beer Security Guy" Seibert

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Our family will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.  I hope memories and the spirit of Chris give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Words can't express how deeply saddened I was to learn of Chris's sudden death.  I would like to express my sincere sympathies to the entire Hamlin family.  Chris was a team member who I met for the first time in Minnesota a few weeks after he started at Grainger.  It didn't take long even at that first meeting for Chris to endear himself to everyone on the team and to prove that Bruce Krejci had hired another Hamlin star.  All who knew him at Grainger regarded him with great respect and admiration because he was a hard worker, a team player and a genuinely good man. There will certainly be a void at Grainger and in this world without him.

Dear Hamlin Family & Sara,
 
May God wrap his arms around each of you and fill your hearts with His grace and wonderful memories of Chris. I pray that Chris' spirit may find the way to each of our hearts and make us a little more like him!

God Bless you!

Karin

To the Hamlin family,
 Chris was like an older bother to me growing up in Urbandale.  We both went on to the University of Iowa and no matter where I saw him or how busy he was, he always took time out to say hi with a smile and genuiney cared about what I was doing.  He will truly be missed and was taken from us way too early.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this tragic time.

Jody, I was shocked and so sorry to hear about your losing Christopher. I will be thinking of you and praying for you from Texas. -- Ann (Manley) Work

A wonderful person with an amazing spirit, taken from this world way too soon! I didn't know Chris very long, but will miss his presence, genuine character and team attitude. Many prayers going out to family and friends during this time of loss. Chris will be truly missed!

What a tragic loss of a great and admirable man.  Our prayers go out to all who called Chris a loved one.

Ich bin zutiefst bestürzt und traurig und weiss gar nicht was ich sagen soll!Es trifft mich und meine Familie vom ganzen Herzen.Ich(wir)hatten eine tolle Zeit bei uns mit Chris.Wir alle werden Morgen im Gedanken bei Euch sein.Von Herzen wünschen wir viel Kraft für alle Beteiligten.
Kai,Maren,Philip und Johanna Schottstedt

To the Hamlin Family,
Everyone has my deepest sympathy and please know if there is anything we can do here at the University of Iowa Army ROTC Program, we will do with pride. The best words that come to mind right now are the ones my grandmother shared with me following the loss of my grandfather: "No one can take the memories." Treasure them, and they will be yours forever.

Dear Jody, Larry, Rob and Megan, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Chris's memory remain a blessing to all who knew him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Larry and Jody and the Hamlin and Koberg families.

You will be greatly missed my friend. You were truly one of the kindest, friendliest individuals I knew and always had that contagious smile and were a true inspiration.

My deepest sympathies are shared with the Hamlin family.  Although I spent only a few moments with Chris, I know that he was a good person to my sister, loved deeply by her.  Take care of each other and continue his memory through your own.

May he rest in peace. And may your family remember all the great times with him. My thoughts are with you.

While we didn't know Christopher personally, we know that he will be missed by his loving family and especially his children and Larry and Jody his loving parents.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.  We are so very sorry for your loss

I only got to know Chris briefly. I am very sorry for your loss.

To the enitire Hamlin family I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Truly a Warrior in every sense!  His contagious smile and uplifting attitude will be missed.  Blessed to have been touched by his spirit if even for a short time.  Many prayers to family during this time.

Auf wiedersehen Chris, ich wird dir sehr vermissen alten Freund.  

To the Hamlin and Koberg families, all my thoughts are with you.  Much too soon...

Love, 

The Mosier Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  You were a kind and thoughtful man and everyone will miss you dearly.

Sincere condolences to Rob and entire family. Kara's parents

I was lucky enough to know Chris for the 3 years I did. I very much enjoyed his company, his personality, his professionalism, his humor, and his friendship. I was fortunate to be invited to the Grainger Show 2012 by Chris and very much enjoyed going. We had tons of fun and was able to hang out on a personal basis at times. Those times I will keep with me forever. We had numerous talks when he would come by my work about his boys and Sara. My heart bleeds for all of you in your time of sorrow. RIP my friend.

Robert Hills
Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

From Little League baseball to riding mopeds to crazy nights in Iowa City, I will always have fond memories of Chris. He was truly one of the good guys. You will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to all of Chris' family and friends. Kelly & Stacey Roberts

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.  From his mother's stories of Chris, I know how much he meant to all of you.  May the abundant love you shared as a family bring you peace.  My deepest sympathy.

Sympathy to all who knew and loved Chris.. You will be missed my buddy.

To the entire Hamlin family, The Jensen family's thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Chris was a genuinely loving and caring individual and will be missed by many!

To the Hamlin family,
Your son and brother was truly a man to be honored. He lived his life with joy and sharing. He will be missed

Dear Larry, Jody and the Hamlin Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Please know I am praying for peace for you all during this very difficult time.  I will see you soon.

Many thoughts and prayers coming to you.
Sincerely,
Julie Baudler

To the Hamlin Family.  Our deepest condolences for your loss.  Our son Yannik Encarnacao is friends with Justin, and we can't begin to imagine the sorrow and the loss for Justin and his brother. God Bless you all!
The Encarnacao Family, Coralville, IA

Prayers for your loss. Chris was a very good person and will be missed. There were many good memories from high school  and that trip to Germany that will be treasured always from all the knew him. Sei in Frieden mit Gott.Wir werden sie vermissen. 

Bob Rice

"There are no words, please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers, may God bless you all!"

I first met Chris during a trip to the Dominican Republic a little over three years ago.  Other than seeing an almost identical cone to brother Rob, I also found an outgoing and genuine person who was fun to be around.  

Soon after the trip, Chris joined our sales team at Grainger and immediately I found a dedicated, hard-working person who wanted to be successful in his professional career and more available to his sons and loved ones in his personal life.  When not talking business, Chris beammed with joy to talk about his sons.  Chris achieved highest level of success in both parts of his life.

Chris will be truly missed by all those who knew him.  We are blessed to have the chance to know him!

Our sincere condolences go out to the entire Hamlin' family, particularly Justin and Jonathan.  We are praying and thinking of you in the days to come!

Sincerely,

Ryan Person, Director of Choral Activities

Iowa City West High School

Unser herzlichstes Beileid an alle, die um Chris weinen.
Es ist unfassbar, dass so ein toller Sohn, Vater, Lebenspartner, Bruder und Onkel und Freund mit 44 Jahren von Euch und von uns gehen musste. 
Wir alle in Hamburg, die ihn kannten, trauern und unsere Gedanken sind bei Euch.
Wir sind dankbar, dass wir Chris kennen lernen durften und werden uns immer an die schÃ¶ne Zeit mit ihm erinnern.
Danke Chris, dass Du unser Freund warst.
Kai, Maren, Tim, Nina, Peter und Hannelore Schottstedt aus Hamburg 

Our sincere condolences to all those who cry for Chris.
It is inconceivable that such a great son, father, spouse, brother, uncle and friend of 44 years had to go by you and us.
All of us in Hamburg who knew him mourn, and our thoughts are with you.
We are grateful that we have come to know Chris and always remember the good times with him.
Thanks Chris, that you were our friend.

I was very fortunate to have worked with Chris over the last couple of years.  My prayers are with Chris's family and especially Rob (his brother)who has also been a good friend and co-worker.  I am sorry to hear the sad news.

His contagious smile will surely be missed! Ive had the pleasure of working with Chris and Rob over the past few years and recently had great conversation over some spicy wings with Chris during a business trip in MN. We had fun talking about our kids, significant others and our lives outside of work. It's apparent, both professionaly and personally that Chris and Rob come from a wonderful family. My heart aches for you all and my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Chris will be missed!

This picture of Chris Ive included is from our annual business trip to Orlando. He was more willing than some others to put on the glasses:)

Chris was a quiet soul that went about his work with determination and commitment.  He was an excellent example of someone who picked up his responsibilities and carried them along as he went about getting his work done.  

I spent two days in a workshop with Chris and absolutely admired his Spirit and Attitude.  His many friends at Grainger will miss him greatly.

To the entire Hamlin Family,
My heart truly goes out to you for your loss of Chris.  He loved the boys so very much and and we will all miss him very dearly.  Prayers and thoughts for you at this difficult time.

Janet (Koberg) Bundza

Dear Jody, Larry, and Rob,
  We are so very sorry for your loss.  Please know you are in our prayers.
  Jack and Jane Koberg

To Jonathan and Justin,
  We love you both so very much and are always here for you.
  Love, Grandpa and Grandma

One of the most genuine, honest, good hearted individuals I have ever come across.
My only regret is, I should have told him so!
Whenever we were together, he always talked about his sons and his trips to Chicago to see Sarah.
Truly a "good dude"!
My thoughts and prayers are wiith the Hamlins. 

John Foston and Family

My Condolences to the Family, Friends, and those close to Chris.  I had the great pleasure of working within Chris's District three years ago.  He's a very kind and generous person.  A joy to work with and learn from.  This is a great loss on so many levels.

OBITUARY

Christopher David Hamlin

23 August, 1967 – 15 June, 2012

Resthaven Cemetery

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