Joseph G Hamilton's Obituary
Joseph G. Hamilton passed away peacefully February 26, 2021. He was born in Heber, Utah on May 29, 1929.
Joe was a millwright at Geneva Steel. He worked there for 40 years prior to his retirement.
In 1970, he married Judith (Judy) Leyshon. At that time Joe had 6 children and Judy had 3 boys from previous marriages. Their families were united through the birth of their son, Johnny Joe. Their marriage was solemnized November 10, 1990, in the Manti temple.
Joe was a High Priest and home teacher for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Joe loved nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren hiking, fishing, hunting and rock collecting. Joe and Judy shared many adventures while motorcycle riding, 4-wheeling, and camping. As avid rockhounds, they collected a wide assortment of stones that they made into beautiful jewelry. They also shared a love for gardening.
Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith (Judy) Leyshon; children: Joleen Jepperson, Alice (Don) Ballantyne, Gwen (Jim) Manguso, Joe (Vickie) Hamilton, Carol Free Haycock, Bob (Mary) Hamilton, Bryan Cantrell, and Scott (Christena) Cantrell; 24 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren. Joe was predeceased by his parents, George Layson Hamilton and Gladys Zella Rowley; sons, Johnny Joe Hamilton and Randy Cantrell; great granddaughter, Makayla Free.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 5th from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Orem Geneva Heights Stake Center, 546 N. 500 W. (North Entrance). Due to COVID-19, masks are required. A Private Family Service will follow. Dedication of the grave will be at Orem Cemetery, 1520 N. 800 E., Orem.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Shriners or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Online condolences can be left at premierfuneral.com
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