John Hamling
February 16, 1938 - May 14, 2015
Obituary
Johnnie Ray Hamling passed away on May 14, 2015, at age 77, with complications from his battle with lung cancer.
John was the third child born to Alice (Kerbel) and John Stephen Hamling Sr. on Feb.16, 1938 in Spencer, NE . He was one of four children; his eldest sister Donna Mae, second eldest sister Darlene and younger sister Joan. At an early age, John chose auto mechanics as his vocation. While working in Valentine, NE, he met Deloris Lurz and on June 6, 1964 they were married. The couple lived in the Valentine area for a short time before moving to Washington State, where they bought a 3-bedroom house in Federal Way, WA. John was employed as an auto mechanic at the Burien Toyota dealership for 35 years before his retirement in 2004.
In his marriage union with Deloris, John became the proud father of four children; sons Steven John born in 1968, Raymond Gene in 1970, Jeffery Alan in 1972 and a daughter Angelina Irene born in 1974. In his younger years, John enjoyed boating, water skiing, hunting, fishing and camping, along with working on cars in his spare time to make extra money. In short order, it became necessary to remodel their small house and double it’s size for the kids and their pets, which he did himself with the help of his brother-in-law Raymond Lurz. John was a hard worker. Even after his retirement in 2004, he still managed to oversee the remodel and renovation of his daughter, Angie’s, new home.
John is survived by his wife Deloris (Lurz) Hamling of Federal Way, WA, Steve & Eileen of Auburn, WA; Ray & Kim of Corpus Christi, TX, Jeff of Federal Way, WA, and daughter Angie of Elma, WA along with 8 grandchildren and his sister Donna Mae Fernen of Washington. John is preceded in death by parents Alice and John Hamling of Mission, South Dakota, sisters Darlene Brie and Joan Whiting. Services will be held in Washington on May 23rd for John Hamling. Cards and letters may be sent in care of Deloris Hamling to the Bonney Watson Funeral Home at 1535 SW Dash Point Road Federal Way, WA 98023.
A Rosary and viewing will be held at 7:00PM on May 22nd, 2015 and a Catholic Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:30AM Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Philomena Church in Des Moines WA, with Father Steve Woodland officiating. Bonney Watson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements (www.bonneywatson.com). Interment service will be held in Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in Federal Way, WA at 12:30PM following the Mass. A Celebration of Life Reception will follow the interment at 1:00PM in the reception hall at the cemetery.
Rosary and Viewing at St Philomena in DesMoines WA at
7pm Friday May 22, 2015 with a Catholic Mass at
10:30 – 11:30 on Saturday at St Philomena Church
There will then be a 12:30 graveside service at Gethsamane Cemetery in Fife WA followed by a 1:00 reception at the cemetery
I love you dad. You were the best dad I could have ever asked for. We miss you like crazy. Heaven will be a better place with you there. As hard as it is for us we are happy that you have no more pain. You’re constantly in our minds and in our hearts. I love you now and always dad.
My deepest condolences goes out to each of you. May God comfort you all in this difficult time.
I will miss him very much. I will pray for your family, for peace and happiness. We will remember the good times forever. Love you all very much.
So Sad, Nice Guy.
so sorry for your loss, prayers and hugs to Jeff and Angie and family.
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am. Hugs and prayers to you Angie and your family.
Jody
Dad-
I haven’t written anywhere yet because I am so heartbroken. My soul aches for the loss of you. I think of all the life lessons, the love and all the times we have shared and I could not imagine a family more blessed. From you I learned a love for the outdoors, of fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, exploring, camping, a love for hard work and the feeling of accomplishment that follows, a love of life, exploring and imagining through books and the world around us, and a love of family.
You always gave everything for us and I pray that through my life I am able to show the kind of love and to give the service and friendship to those around me that you did throughout your life. You are missed by all who knew you because you were so genuine.
There is not one part of the day when I don’t ache to hear your voice or see your face. Just one more day, one more hour, even one more minute.
The one thing that keeps me going is knowing that families can be together forever, and knowing that I will see you again one day. I have so many favorite memories of my life with you, but my favorite recent memory is of sitting with you outside at the rehab center, just enjoying the sun and your company.
Dad, this chapter of your adventure is over, but I rejoice to know that you are with God, enjoying the next chapter, and that I will one day be able to enjoy another great fishing adventure with you.
I love you dad and I’ll see you again!!
Deloris and family. Heaven got brighter. John was a one of a kind, they broke the mold after him. I am so sorry for your loss
John , I called you my second father , you were always so cheerful and you made me laugh . I love you and your family. I will always remember your face and your wonderful laugh that would always make me smile . I will miss you terribly .
Rest in peace Dad , Love Bonnie
So sorry to hear of Johns passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I’m sorry to hear of John’s passing. Jon was a very good friend that started when I went to work at Burien Toyota. One of the things that I appreciated about John was that he was not afraid to show his knowledge of cars, he never thought of his job would be in jeopardy by teaching others of his skills. When we finished working at the job we would go home and work on our customers cars both at his house and mine for extra money, we did this for many years. One day John and I were sitting at his house drinking coffee and talking about hunting and he said of all the years that he hunted that he never got a elk. I asked him if he wanted to go elk hunting and I would get him one, and he jumped at that thought so we planed a week hunting trip in eastern Wash. the first day out John shot his first elk, I never seen a person so excited in my life as John was. I will never forget that moment and never will I forget Jonh. Rest in peace dear friend and we will meet up again for another hunting trip.
They are together again life is gone so fast AMEN