Birth date: Sep 29, 1955 Death date: Dec 12, 2019
Michael Edward "Mike" Hamilton, of Ames, Iowa, passed away on December 12, 2019. A visitation gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18 at the Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care Read Obituary
Maggie and family,
We extend our sincere sympathy on the passing of Mike. We are thinking of you, Leona and Brad Nau
I worked with Mike on the ISU Professional and Scientific Council when both of us were new councilors and learning the ropes. Mike was friendly, always fun to chat with and a positive and supportive friend. Getting this news today was a shock, I am so sorry this happened.
I am so sorry for your loss- there are no words that can come close to easing the heartache I know you are experiencing. I have nothing but great memories (granted it’s been a few years) of Mike and your family. May God bless you and bring you comfort and peace today, tomorrow and in the days to come.
Maggie, Family and Friends: Hearing of Mike's passing breaks my heart. I grieve with you. He was a great mentor to me, proceeding me as MAPPA President. He gave rock-solid advice. He cared and carried. Not only was he a fine leader and gifted administrator, he new how to have fun. I was one of the privileged ones who got the pure delight of seeing him transform the energy in a room to near-pandemonium with his songs. This world has lost one of the truly good ones. Greg Adams
We always had a CORKIN' good time together. The more wine we drank, the funnier Mike got with his stand up comic relief. We will forever remember & cherish those days of celebrating our friendships.
Love,
Marlys & John
Maggie and family,
I am truly saddened by Mike’s death. Mike was always a friendly and reassuring presence at The University. Whenever I came calling with a “technology” question, he’d bid me to sit down and we’d chat for a few moments or he’d show me a photograph he or you (Maggie) had taken. Then we’d get around to business. It was obvious that I was much more important to him than my computer problem. We’d figure out the technical issue together and I’d be on my way. He blended work and relationships beautifully. I will continue to learn from his example.
Peace to his memory.
Steve Prater
Maggie and family. I will forever remember Mike as the life of the party with his jokes and smiles. I will never forget AKA Woody and the fig leaves and birthday treats we shared. I am so sorry for your loss. I will forever love my friendship with him. Rest in Peace my friend,
We will be thinking of everyone tomorrow
Sorry We couldn’t be there with you
Now is when family counts and we have a great family history to be there for each other
Maggie, thinking of you and family. So sorry for your loss. Bob Currie
Dear Lucy, Maggie, Jo, Denny, Amy, Ashley and families
It is so hard to believe this time has come. My mind goes back to Newell and the time spent there with the Hamilton Family and the fun times we had together. Mike, just graduating from high school, was a character…full of mischief and humor. He was a good young man, sometimes rebellious and ornery, but he left a lasting and loving impression.
Over the years as he matured and grew into a caring family man and successful business man, Jo would fill me in on all the happenings in his life. It was great to reconnect with him in person on his visits to Virginia, all grown up and a touch of grey.
I am so saddened, my heart aches.
Deepest sympathy, prayers and love.
Lynette Boston and Family
