Michael C. Hamontre, age 50 passed away on Easter
Sunday morning, after a long hard fought battle, on April 8, 2012
at the Brown County Health & Living Community in Nashville. He
was a resident of Bloomington and known by his friends as "Hammer"
or "Buzzard".
Michael was born September 10, 1961 in Greencastle
to Robert D. "Bob" and Romilda (England) Hamontre. Michael is
survived by his loving wife: Phyllis and his devoted mother:
Romilda Hamontre of Nashville and his aunt: Judy Hamontre of
Darien,Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his father: Robert D.
Hamontre on April 18, 2007.
Michael was a 1980 graduate of Bloomington North
High School and went on to attend the Spartan College of
Aeronautics & Technology in Oklahoma. Prior to Michael's
illness, he worked as a warehouse manager for the Sabin Corp. in
Bloomingtonfrom 1983 to 1995. Michael was also the owner &
operator of the White Hall Glass in Ellettsville.
Michael was a member of the Country Gospel Music
Church in Nashville, the Eagles Lodge in Ellettsville and the
National Rifle Association. His true passions were being outdoors
and in nature, where he enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping and
horseback riding. Michael was also very passionate about helping
challenged children learn how to ride horses and other outdoor
activities. He also enjoyed boating, skiing and slow dancing.
Michael was a fan of music, was able to play many different kinds
instruments and was a member of the Heartland Band that played
locally. Michael enjoyed spending time with his three dogs: Baby
Girl, Jetta and Charlie.
Michael's wishes were to be cremated with no
funeral services and memorial contributions to be sent in honor of
him to the Country Gospel Music Church, 5181 State Road 46 E.
Nashville, IN 47448 or the Brown County Humane Society, PO Box 746
Nashville, IN 47448.
To all whose lives he touched, he would never say
"Good Bye" it was always "I'll see you when I see ya". So back at
you Hammer, well see you when we see ya!
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
Meredith - Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization
Center inMorgantown.
Expressions of caring and kindness can be made to
the Hamontre family at www.meredith-clark.com
Information: (812) 597-4670