Theron Jerome Hamilton

Theron Jerome Hamilton was one day shy of his 84th birthday when he passed away on May 9, 2016 in Yakima, WA. He was born on May 10, 1932 in Isabella Township, Michigan to George Marvin and Gertrude Marie (Snyder) Hamilton.

Theron worked as a forklift operator for Hanson’s Fruit for over 20 years. He was also very proud of serving as a private in the U.S. Army for two years. He loved playing bingo, trains, camping with friends and family and hunting for Morel mushrooms.

He is survived by his loving wife Gloria; daughter Ellie Kitner; nephew Georgie Sanders; granddaughter Ciarra Bruso; grandson Skyler Clerf; great-grandson John Wayne Bruso; brothers-in-law and camping buddies LeRoy, Oscar and JJ Binge; one brother, three sisters, and eight brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John, brother-in-law George, brother-in-law LeRoy, nephew Georgie, sister-in-law Wanda, sister-in-law Violet, sister-in-law Bonnie, and many more loved ones.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Keith & Keith Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the service.

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