Services for Viola Hamilton, 75, Lawrence, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Mahaska, KS at a later date.
Mrs. Hamilton died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, peacefully in her home.
She was born March 7, 1941 in Jefferson County, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Lola van Waning. She graduated from Mahaska High School in 1958. She was a life-long learner.
Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Unity Church of Lawrence. She was a licensed beautician for over 30 years. For many years, Vi studied A Course In Miracles, Biofeedback with Elmer Green and several other metaphysical practices. She led groups in meditation and spirituality, as well as advising and counseling many in our community. She was a bright light to many and a friend to all.
Viola (Van Waning) married Dewayne E. Hamilton on September 28, 1958, in Mahaska, KS. Dewayne preceded her in death September 2, 1991.
She is survived by a son, Greg Hamilton (Loraine), Georgetown, IN; a daughter, Debra Hamilton, Seattle, WA.; a sister Ruth Greenwood (Danford); 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
The Reverend Susanna Coxe will lead a service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home and the family will receive friends afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Unity Church of Lawrence 900 Madeline Lawrence, KS 66049.
Aunt Vi will be missed as she was someone who laughed and seemed to find the good in things. My condolences to the the family and friends.
Phil Greenwood
Middleton, WI
As was mentioned above, your mother was truly a gift & a blessing to all who knew her. Such a loving & welcoming presence to all who crossed her path. She made the world a much better place & I am so happy she is in peace with her beloved angels.
Vi always was thoughtful of others. She will be missed by her many friends.
I wish to send my sympathy to her family.
Greg and Debbie, Your Mom was a gift to so many people! She loved you both dearly and it was wonderful to hear her stories when she returned from visits with you. She will be missed by many! In the Sufi tradition the day we die is the day we return to the Beloved. Vi was a spiritual light from the Beloved Divine and she has now returned to the source of that Light.
Prayers of comfort to Vi’s family from all of her neighbors on West Timber Court. We will miss her sweet presence.
Greg & Debbie-We were so sorry and shocked to hear of your mothers death. I had just talked to her about a month ago. Our prayers are with you. Carolyn Krause
I was so sad to hear of Viola passing.Please call me 402-730-4511