"I was lucky enough to have Brain in my life growing up. He wasn?t a man of many words but when he spoke I?d listen. He was one of the first men in my life I had looked up to as a dad. Not having one he always would take the time to teach me when he could even if it was just learning to stay safe or how sports were played. While I hadn?t seen him since I was 14 when I was kicked out of my home. He took me in for weeks without question. Laura and I got a massive sunburn and I said how can I fix it, and he said don?t stay in the sun so long and handed me an ice pack. He has always been apart of my teachings, apart of who I am, apart of my heart. Taught me what it looked like to be a good man and there for your family AND their annoying friends (me). I?ll always have a piece of him in my heart, and strive to teach my daughter what he taught me. I?m sorry to the family for this loss, I can?t imagine what you are all going through. But know your all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all. "
In loving memory of
Brian Allen Hamilton
December 26, 1955 - December 8, 2025
Brian Allen Hamilton, 69, of SeaTac, Washington, passed away on December 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family who loved him deeply and will miss him every day.
Brian was born on December 26, 1955, in Lewiston, Idaho. He is survived by his wife, Debra; his children, Paul (Kiana) Brooks, John (Miranda) Hamilton, Casey Dunn, Laura (Brian) Millican, and Mandy Dunn. His grandchildren: Stacia, Makela, Angel, Troy, Katelyn, Levi, Kenzie, Sophia, and a new baby boy expected in March 2026. His sisters: Cathy Sullivan, Rebecca Pinney, Mary (Dan) Cawley, along with many nieces and nephews.
Brian and Debra married in 2002 and spent 23 wonderful years together, blending their families and creating countless memories. Brian loved playing the ponies, visiting casinos, playing cards, and spending time with his family. He loved his time with the kids watching the Seahawks, Mariners, and the Huskies. He also appreciated and loved the food that Laura and Kiana would bring. He especially liked going to the Little Creek casino with Deb or with family. One of his favorite outings was going there, where he never missed the seafood bar-especially the oysters.
Brian grew up primarily in the SeaTac area, attended Tyee High School and earned his associate degree in accounting from Renton Technical College. He spent his career as an inventory control specialist in both the aerospace and glass industries, where he made many friends along the way. After retiring, he loved working in the yard, playing with the kids and barbecuing his special chicken for Deb's lunches.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, and a niece.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life
January 10, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00pm
Huntington Park Clubhouse
1000 S. 248th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Brian's name.