GladysMae Weller was born at home on August 19, 1931 in Atkinson, NE the daughter of Wallace and Matie (Johnson) Weller. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended school in Atkinson where she graduated with the class of 1950. While in high school, GladysMae worked at a grocery store, a restaurant and also babysat for many families in town.

On August 22, 1954, GladysMae was united in marriage to Elvon Hamilton in the Methodist Church in Atkinson, NE. They made their home near Stuart, NE where they lived with Elvon's parents for a couple of years and then moved to Clementson, MN then to Gatzke, MN to ranch. His horse and their cattle were shipped from Nebraska by rail. In 1964, they bought their ranch near Goodridge, MN in Moylan and Espelie Townships of Marshall County. GladysMae worked right alongside of her husband, Elvon on the ranch and she enjoyed her life as a homemaker. This union was blessed with two children, Evon and Scott.

GladysMae enjoyed fishing, crafts, was very competitive while playing cards, dancing a two-step, and visiting with family and friends. She was a member of the Bit-n-Bridle Saddle Club, Garden Club and Homemakers Club. She was a very independent, feisty, caring, lovable, and family oriented woman. GladysMae has continued to take care of Elvon at home throughout his battle with Alzheimer's disease. Also, a special note of thanks to Mary Carlson, a close friend and care taker.

Survivors include her husband, Elvon of Goodridge, MN; children, Evon (Gene) Arveson of Trail, MN and Scott Hamilton of Goodridge, MN; step-grandchildren, Bryan Arveson of East Grand Forks, MN and Craig (MJ Larson) Arveson of Hopkins, MN; brother-in-law, Neale Hamilton of Stuart, NE; many nieces and nephews; and her faithful companion, Baby Doll.


She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Matie Weller; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Max and Luella Karo, Sr.; and sister-in-law, Marge Hamilton.

GladysMae Hamilton of Goodridge, MN died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND with her family at her side at the age of 85 years and 28 days. May her memory be blessed.