Richard “Dick” Bryce Hamilton, a resident of Pagosa Springs, Colo., died at home at the age of 84 on Dec. 17, 2024. He loved living in the Pagosa Springs area for over 21 years and owning property there for 41 years.
Richard was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 11, 1940, to Winton and Suzanne Hamilton. He graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Ill. He attended college at the University of Wyoming, and then moved to McAllen ,Texas. He enjoyed his time in South Texas, belonging for many years to the Model A club, and was a dedicated Boy Scout leader in Troop 68.
He attended and then graduated Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas, earning a bachelor’s in business. He accomplished a 31-year career at Crest Fruit Company in Alamo, Texas, where he rose to the position of senior VP of marketing. After retiring, he and his wife, Kathy, moved to Pagosa Springs, where he pursued a life of volunteer work at the Visitor Center, National Forest Service as well as the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office.
Richard is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hamilton, and his children, Kevin Hamilton (Andrea) and Emily, as well as his grandson, Samuel Hamilton. He is predeceased by his parents and granddaughter Emma Hamilton.
He will be deeply missed by family and friends. A private family service to honor his life is planned.
