Hope S. Amacker

Hope S. Amacker passed away peacefully February 25, 2010 in Kennewick, Washington. Hope was 90 years old and loved life, family, and country to the fullest. She was born in Pocahontas County, West Virginia on July 13, 1919. She, along with her twin, were the youngest daughters of Cleveland and Lucy Sloan.

Hope spent her youth in Middletown, Ohio and often told stories of growing up as one of seven sisters. After joining the Army she was sent out west to support the Hanford activities associated with the Manhattan Project in 1944 and she remained a Tri-City resident ever since. Hope was proud of her contributions during the war, fondly remembered the early days at Hanford, and enjoyed experiencing the growth and maturity of the Tri-Cities. She married Obie P. Amacker in 1946 and they enjoyed nearly 60 years together.

Hope enjoyed playing bridge and was an avid golfer. She was a member of the Tri-City Country Club for over 50 years. Hope and Obie played couples golf tournaments throughout the northwest for many years and enjoyed living near the Tri-City Country Club after Obie's retirement.

Hope was a beautiful lady, wonderful mother and a much loved mother-in-law. She was crowned Hanford Safety Queen in July 1944 and her children loved to relate the associated story over the years. She may not have been the biggest sports fan, but she sat through more ball games and televised sporting events than one should ever be expected to. She was a very social person and enjoyed spending time with her many longtime friends up to her death.

Hope is survived by her family, son Obie Jr. and wife Judy, and Eileen Kuch. Hope was preceded in death by her husband Obie, parents, sisters, Artie, Elsie, Beatrice, Ann, Olive, and twin Hallie, and her son Mark Sloan Amacker.

There will be no services in honor of Hope's wishes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any remembrances be sent to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.