Barbara Jean Lee Hamilton
1942 - 2021
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Barbara was born July 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas, the oldest child of Lon Huffman "Buster" Lee and Kathleen Coleman Lee. Barbara graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1960.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following high school she joined the United States Air Force. She became a reporter (information specialist) for the newspaper at Sheppard Air Force Base. It was there she met her future husband, Jesse Robert "Bob" Hamilton. After some conflict, they married at the home of Barbara's aunt and uncle in Splendora, Texas. They became the proud parents of their two boys, Robbie and Mike.
❦ Barbara was an avid and scrupulous genealogist. She was known for defending the evidential truth and took pride in correcting ancestral claims, spoiling some and vindicating others. Anyone who knew her well was enriched by her research gathered, knowledge preserved, and stories shared. She was a charter member of the East Montgomery County Historical Society. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1974. She and Bob served a two-year mission for the Church with a small branch in Talihina, Oklahoma, near the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
❦ Famous for her frequent care packages, all children (and adults) who had the honor of receiving them knew they were loved by Grandma. She was clever, crafty, thrifty, and tough. From her biscuits n' gravy, to her homemade cards, and her abundant keepsakes — everything was intentional, and had a story. She didn't shy away from telling it how it was, yet those she loves knew it. She loved unstructured conversation, reading her stacks of books, and spoiling her babies, including Bob, and her dog, Buddy. Barbara Jean Lee Hamilton, of Orem, Utah, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, due to pneumonia. She was 79.
❦ Family Message: "If we were to sum up our grandma in just a couple words, they would be: family, and gathering. The family would like to thank the incredible medical staff and caregivers in the ICU at the Timpanogos Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Lah. Everyone from Alec, at the beginning, to William, at the end, was extraordinary. In lieu of flowers, Barbara would encourage y'all to take time to research your genealogy, and make sure no one is forgotten."
❦ Survived By: Her husband, Bob; her grandchildren: Skyler Hamilton, Colin (Tracey) Hamilton, Abigail (Benjamin) Anderson, Ian Hamilton, Taylor Barrett, Benjamin McDonald, and Jacob McDonald; her great-grandchildren: Jonah and Bree Hamilton. She is also survived by Robert's closest friend and honorary son, Taw Anderson; and honorary daughters: Heather Taylor and Lisa Hamilton.
❦ Preceded In Death By: Her two sons: Robert Lee "Robbie" Hamilton and Michael Taylor "Mike" Hamilton; as well as her parents.
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Chapel Location: 80 South 280 East | Orem, Utah
❦ Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
❦ Obituary: © 2021 | Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1942 - 2021
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Barbara was born July 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas, the oldest child of Lon Huffman "Buster" Lee and Kathleen Coleman Lee. Barbara graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1960.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following high school she joined the United States Air Force. She became a reporter (information specialist) for the newspaper at Sheppard Air Force Base. It was there she met her future husband, Jesse Robert "Bob" Hamilton. After some conflict, they married at the home of Barbara's aunt and uncle in Splendora, Texas. They became the proud parents of their two boys, Robbie and Mike.
❦ Barbara was an avid and scrupulous genealogist. She was known for defending the evidential truth and took pride in correcting ancestral claims, spoiling some and vindicating others. Anyone who knew her well was enriched by her research gathered, knowledge preserved, and stories shared. She was a charter member of the East Montgomery County Historical Society. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1974. She and Bob served a two-year mission for the Church with a small branch in Talihina, Oklahoma, near the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
❦ Famous for her frequent care packages, all children (and adults) who had the honor of receiving them knew they were loved by Grandma. She was clever, crafty, thrifty, and tough. From her biscuits n' gravy, to her homemade cards, and her abundant keepsakes — everything was intentional, and had a story. She didn't shy away from telling it how it was, yet those she loves knew it. She loved unstructured conversation, reading her stacks of books, and spoiling her babies, including Bob, and her dog, Buddy. Barbara Jean Lee Hamilton, of Orem, Utah, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, due to pneumonia. She was 79.
❦ Family Message: "If we were to sum up our grandma in just a couple words, they would be: family, and gathering. The family would like to thank the incredible medical staff and caregivers in the ICU at the Timpanogos Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Lah. Everyone from Alec, at the beginning, to William, at the end, was extraordinary. In lieu of flowers, Barbara would encourage y'all to take time to research your genealogy, and make sure no one is forgotten."
❦ Survived By: Her husband, Bob; her grandchildren: Skyler Hamilton, Colin (Tracey) Hamilton, Abigail (Benjamin) Anderson, Ian Hamilton, Taylor Barrett, Benjamin McDonald, and Jacob McDonald; her great-grandchildren: Jonah and Bree Hamilton. She is also survived by Robert's closest friend and honorary son, Taw Anderson; and honorary daughters: Heather Taylor and Lisa Hamilton.
❦ Preceded In Death By: Her two sons: Robert Lee "Robbie" Hamilton and Michael Taylor "Mike" Hamilton; as well as her parents.
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Chapel Location: 80 South 280 East | Orem, Utah
❦ Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
❦ Obituary: © 2021 | Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Barbara Jean Lee Hamilton
1942 - 2021
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Barbara was born July 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas, the oldest child of Lon Huffman "Buster" Lee and Kathleen Coleman Lee. Barbara graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1960.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following high school she joined the United States Air Force. She became a reporter (information specialist) for the newspaper at Sheppard Air Force Base. It was there she met her future husband, Jesse Robert "Bob" Hamilton. After some conflict, they married at the home of Barbara's aunt and uncle in Splendora, Texas. They became the proud parents of their two boys, Robbie and Mike.
❦ Barbara was an avid and scrupulous genealogist. She was known for defending the evidential truth and took pride in correcting ancestral claims, spoiling some and vindicating others. Anyone who knew her well was enriched by her research gathered, knowledge preserved, and stories shared. She was a charter member of the East Montgomery County Historical Society. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1974. She and Bob served a two-year mission for the Church with a small branch in Talihina, Oklahoma, near the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
❦ Famous for her frequent care packages, all children (and adults) who had the honor of receiving them knew they were loved by Grandma. She was clever, crafty, thrifty, and tough. From her biscuits n' gravy, to her homemade cards, and her abundant keepsakes — everything was intentional, and had a story. She didn't shy away from telling it how it was, yet those she loves knew it. She loved unstructured conversation, reading her stacks of books, and spoiling her babies, including Bob, and her dog, Buddy. Barbara Jean Lee Hamilton, of Orem, Utah, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, due to pneumonia. She was 79.
❦ Family Message: "If we were to sum up our grandma in just a couple words, they would be: family, and gathering. The family would like to thank the incredible medical staff and caregivers in the ICU at the Timpanogos Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Lah. Everyone from Alec, at the beginning, to William, at the end, was extraordinary. In lieu of flowers, Barbara would encourage y'all to take time to research your genealogy, and make sure no one is forgotten."
❦ Survived By: Her husband, Bob; her grandchildren: Skyler Hamilton, Colin (Tracey) Hamilton, Abigail (Benjamin) Anderson, Ian Hamilton, Taylor Barrett, Benjamin McDonald, and Jacob McDonald; her great-grandchildren: Jonah and Bree Hamilton. She is also survived by Robert's closest friend and honorary son, Taw Anderson; and honorary daughters: Heather Taylor and Lisa Hamilton.
❦ Preceded In Death By: Her two sons: Robert Lee "Robbie" Hamilton and Michael Taylor "Mike" Hamilton; as well as her parents.
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Chapel Location: 80 South 280 East | Orem, Utah
❦ Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
❦ Obituary: © 2021 | Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1942 - 2021
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Barbara was born July 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas, the oldest child of Lon Huffman "Buster" Lee and Kathleen Coleman Lee. Barbara graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1960.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following high school she joined the United States Air Force. She became a reporter (information specialist) for the newspaper at Sheppard Air Force Base. It was there she met her future husband, Jesse Robert "Bob" Hamilton. After some conflict, they married at the home of Barbara's aunt and uncle in Splendora, Texas. They became the proud parents of their two boys, Robbie and Mike.
❦ Barbara was an avid and scrupulous genealogist. She was known for defending the evidential truth and took pride in correcting ancestral claims, spoiling some and vindicating others. Anyone who knew her well was enriched by her research gathered, knowledge preserved, and stories shared. She was a charter member of the East Montgomery County Historical Society. She joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1974. She and Bob served a two-year mission for the Church with a small branch in Talihina, Oklahoma, near the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
❦ Famous for her frequent care packages, all children (and adults) who had the honor of receiving them knew they were loved by Grandma. She was clever, crafty, thrifty, and tough. From her biscuits n' gravy, to her homemade cards, and her abundant keepsakes — everything was intentional, and had a story. She didn't shy away from telling it how it was, yet those she loves knew it. She loved unstructured conversation, reading her stacks of books, and spoiling her babies, including Bob, and her dog, Buddy. Barbara Jean Lee Hamilton, of Orem, Utah, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, due to pneumonia. She was 79.
❦ Family Message: "If we were to sum up our grandma in just a couple words, they would be: family, and gathering. The family would like to thank the incredible medical staff and caregivers in the ICU at the Timpanogos Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Lah. Everyone from Alec, at the beginning, to William, at the end, was extraordinary. In lieu of flowers, Barbara would encourage y'all to take time to research your genealogy, and make sure no one is forgotten."
❦ Survived By: Her husband, Bob; her grandchildren: Skyler Hamilton, Colin (Tracey) Hamilton, Abigail (Benjamin) Anderson, Ian Hamilton, Taylor Barrett, Benjamin McDonald, and Jacob McDonald; her great-grandchildren: Jonah and Bree Hamilton. She is also survived by Robert's closest friend and honorary son, Taw Anderson; and honorary daughters: Heather Taylor and Lisa Hamilton.
❦ Preceded In Death By: Her two sons: Robert Lee "Robbie" Hamilton and Michael Taylor "Mike" Hamilton; as well as her parents.
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Chapel Location: 80 South 280 East | Orem, Utah
❦ Interment: Utah State Veterans Memorial Park
❦ Obituary: © 2021 | Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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