Birth:  Apr. 27,  1960 Ridgecrest Kern County California, USA Death:  May 26,  2011 Jamestown Tuolumne County California, USA Walter "Bret" Hamilton died suddenly at his home. He was born in Ridgecrest to Henry and Nancy Hamilton and attended grammar school and high school in Davis,CA. He lived in Jamestown for 30 years and worked as G.I.S. Senior technician for Tuolumne County for 16 years.  He worked with Search and Rescue preparing maps. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. His love for his family came first in his life. He is survived by his wife, Shari Hamilton, of Jamestown; father, Henry Hamilton, of Pollock Pines; mother, Nancy Hamilton, of Vista; children, Richelle Kelley, of Absarokee, Mont., Sarah and Jacob Shank, both of Jamestown, and Jesse Shank, of Sonora; siblings, Jim and Greg Hamilton, both of Vista, and Kim Royster, of Vista; and grandchildren, Brent, Keegan and Blaine. He was a kind, gentle and loving person, a treasure on earth and a jewel in heaven. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.      Memorial services were held at Heuton Memorial Chapel.     Burial: Cremated, Other. Specifically: Ashes given to his wife.   Created by: Carlene Hamilton Record added: Jul 16, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 73448841