• Archie Hamilton Archie Hamilton Archie R. “Bud” Hamilton, of Wailua Homesteads, also known as “Papa” to the families and children of Merry-Go-Round Preschool, died in San Clemente, Calif., on Dec. 10, 2004, at the age of 90. Born in
• Archie Hamilton
Archie Hamilton
Archie R. “Bud” Hamilton, of Wailua Homesteads, also known as “Papa” to the families and children of Merry-Go-Round Preschool, died in San Clemente, Calif., on Dec. 10, 2004, at the age of 90.
Born in Los Angeles, Calif. on Nov. 21, 1914, he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Betty V. Hamilton and his son Roland C. Hamilton.
He was a business man and restaurant chef. He loved to travel and loved Mexico.
He is survived by four daughters: Gini (Steve) Martin of Wailua Homesteads, Carol (Richard) Borowski of Brea, Calif., Barbara Hamilton of Rancho Mirage, Calif., and Diane (Lee) McFarland of Redding, Calif.; 12 grandchildren including Karlee Martin of Wailua Homesteads; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Ida Warner of Yuma, Ariz.; two brothers: George (Ruthe) Hamilton of Gridley, Calif. and James (Shelley) Hamilton of Henderson, Nev.; one hanai daughter: Tina (Phillip) Sheets of Mission Viejo, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Those who would like to join in a celebration of his life can meet at Lydgate on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. Casual attire is requested. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society Kaua‘i Unit c/o The Crab Conquers, 4364 Hardy St, 2nd floor, Lihu‘e, HI 96766.
