Obituary: Victor Hamilton

After graduating from Mosier School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after serving three and a half years in Germany. He then returned to Mosier and began working at SDS Lumber Company, retiring after 45 years of employment. 

In 1965, he married Joan Bailey, and they would have celebrated 54 years of marriage in November. They have three biological children and were foster parents for 15 years, raising numerous foster children.

Vic spent almost 30 years serving with the Mosier Volunteer Fire Department and 25 years as Mosier’s Fire Chief.

Vic enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and pets. He was an avid outdoorsman who liked to bow hunt, fish and just be outside.

Survivors include his wife, Joan; his sister, Julia and husband, Lee Stillwell; his children, daughter, Lori and husband Miles Watson, son, Jeff and wife Sarah, and daughter, Traci and husband Tyler Barnes; and son-by-choice, Tim Mortenson and wife Rachel; grandchildren, Erica Roberts, Jessica Hamilton, Kelby Watson, Kaitlyn Hamilton, Ottilie Barnes, Jeremy Hamilton, Opal Barnes and Nora Barnes; and great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Frank and Vincent.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Lucille Smith.

A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 2 p.m. at Mosier School. The family is grateful for the condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart of Hospice or Providence Foundation Sunshine Club (Hood River).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.