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David William Hamilton, 76, of Altoona, passed away at his residence after an extended illness from Parkinson's disease. He was born in Altoona, and was the adopted son of Charles B. Hamilton and H. Jane Lupfer Hamilton, who preceded him in death. David was baptized at and attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church and grew up in south Altoona.
David loved to collect container lids, restaurant coasters, gift bags and empty boxes. He loved to share his treasurers with others. He enjoyed watching birds at his birdfeeder and spending time with his group-home housemates watching television or enjoying a meal outside on their covered deck. Going out to eat, car rides, shopping and going to the movies were his favorite pastimes. David loved people and had an incredible memory for people's names. He loved to color pages from coloring books or draw pictures for the purpose of sharing his creations with friends and restaurant hosts. He was especially fond of Olive Garden and enjoyed gifting one of his creations to the restaurant greeters. David would remind them to "put this on your refrigerator door."
Giving to others was very important to David. Among his favorite causes were the Mountain Lion Back-Pack Program, the Humane Society, choosing a child's tag from a Christmas tree to purchase the gifts on their wish-list and numerous other causes that were dear to his heart.
David is survived by his sister, Cynthia Hamilton Jarzab, and brother-in-law, John Jr., of Warren, Pa. He is also survived by his niece, Christine Jarzab Kuntz (Robert) and their children, Meredith and Thomas of Warren, Pa.; and his nephew, John Jarzab III, also of Warren, Pa.
He is also survived by his 23rd Avenue group-home housemates; and by his wonderful, dedicated caregivers both past and present, especially Patti DePiro.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the noon service Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, 2309 Broad Ave., Altoona, PA 16601, with Chaplain Richard Harter, UPMC Family Hospice. Interment will be at Carson Valley Cemetery next to his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to David's favorite charity: Mountain Lion Back-Pack Program, 2301 Beale Ave., Altoona, PA 16601.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.