HAMILL, Kathleen May
met her parents in heaven on January 24, 2006. On September 24, 1949, Kathleen was the special daughter born to Samuel and Violet Hamill and the special sister to Richard. The family moved to the AV in April 1953, and settled on R-12 in Palmdale, living there 46 years. In the early years there were no provisions for Downs Syndrome children. The Hamills joined with other valley families in pioneering Desert Haven Organization and building the first school. Kathleen attended Desert Haven until the Palmdale School District started Sunshine School. After she was no longer able to attend public schools, she continued living with her parents, enjoying all her friends at the Palmdale Foursquare Church and neighbor children on R-12. In 1999, after Mom and Dad died, she came to live with her big brother, "Dicky" and Becky. She loved going to Eas-
ter Seals Adult Day Program and attending Springs of Life Church. In 2004, she "retired" with Dick and Becky, traveling in their R.V. Also waiting for her in heaven are Aunts and Uncles: Elmerand Ruby, Charlie and Tiny Hamill; Clayton and Mae Wooden, Gordon and Kate Sikes and Dick and Vivian Otaupal; cousins Charlie and Sally. Surviving her are Uncle Jim and Aunt Donna in Florida, and many cousins and friends who will miss her "I love you's" and "Give a hug?" Thanks to everyone that touched Kathleen's life through her 56 years. She loved getting your cards! Special thanks to Wanda Sims for welcoming her into her home and adding variety to her life. Thanks to the staff at Easter Seals. She loved each of you, and to those at AV Healthcare who lovingly helped her at the end. A time of reminiscing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, January 31, 2006, with services at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, February 1, 2006. Both will be held at Chapel of the Valley Mortuary. In lieu of flowers please send your donations to Easter Seals, 1146 Commerce Center Dr. Lancaster, CA 93534. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected] Chapel of the Valley Mortuary Palmdale Directors.

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KATHLEEN M HAMILL 24 Sep 1949 24 Jan 2006 (V) 93543 (Littlerock, Los Angeles, CA) 93543 (Littlerock, Los Angeles, CA) California