Judith Elizabeth Hamlin

Judith E. Hamlin, 75 of Mesa, AZ, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born in Cedar Rapids, IA in 1941 to the proud parents, Joseph A. and Beulah M. Gaskill. Judy was passionate about her family, her work and her many years of service to the VFW Auxiliary. She retired from Phoenix Transit as a Transit Security Officer in 2004. She served as Arizona State President of the VFW Auxiliary from 2006 to 2007. She is survived by daughters, Tracy Neverman (Jim), Teresa Swaine and step-daughter, Gwen Forman; sons, Charles Hamlin, Scott Hamlin (Ros), and Max Hamlin, Jr.(Barbie). She was blessed with 15 grandchildren, Brittany, James and Kelsey Neverman, Alexis, Alisha and Joseph Swaine, Melissa and Kyle Bingham, Keegan and Taylor Hayslett, Kelsey Johnston, Alec Nickel and Mary, Heather and Trevor Hamlin, 5 great-grandchildren, Steele Neverman, Kassidy, Steven, Beau and Paige Johnston, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Max of 38 years, her sister Dora Mae Rooks, brother Joseph A. Gaskill, Jr., son-in-law, Steven Swaine and great granddaughter, Kassidy Johnston. Services will be held Saturday, May 6th at Sun Lakes Chapel, 9240 E. Sun Lakes Blvd N, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, Visitation at 2:00 pm, and Funeral at 4:00 pm. For additional information and to send your condolences visit valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com