Derek Hamilton

Derek James Hamilton, 22, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at his home in McCook.

Derek was born on July 3, 1982, to James Jr. and Debra (Lytle) Hamilton. He graduated from McCook High School in 2001, Wyoming Tech in Laramie, Wyoming in 2002, and was Valedictorian at Audi Academy, ITT, in Chicago in 2002.

Derek worked at Stammler Imports in Boulder, Colorado before moving back to McCook in 2003. He was working for Valmont at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Fern Lytle and James Hamilton, Sr.

He is survived by his parents, James and Debra Hamilton of McCook; two sisters, Melissa and Lucas Sahm of Omaha, Nebraska and Tina and Brad Reischl of Avoca, Iowa; two nieces, Mikayla Sahm and Jessica Sahm of Omaha and expectant niece or nephew from Avoca; grandmother, Lois Hamilton of McCook; uncles and aunts, Jay and Deb Hudgens, Darrell and Brenda Svoboda, Larry and Karen Siebrandt, and Linnea Ricley all of McCook, Rick and Sue Hamilton of Casper, Wyoming, Dave and Faye Dunworth of Mesa, Arizona; 15 cousins and many friends, and all who shared his joy and passion for cars.

Memorials were to be given in his name.

Memorial services were Saturday, August 28, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Pastor John Strecker-Baseler as officiate.

Carpenter Breland Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

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