Calvin Olbert Hamblin was born in Durango, Colorado in 1930 to Elsie and Calvin Hamblin. They settled in Humboldt County, where Calvin grew up.

As a young boy he ran the streets of Fortuna, where his mother worked as a nurse in the old Fortuna Hospital. From there they moved to Eureka, where Calvin continued to grow up on Everding Street until after high school. He served in the Army and was sent to Korea during the Korean War.

After the war Calvin settled back in Eureka where he began his business as a distributor for Foremost Dairies. He grew his business during the ‘60s and ‘70s in the Willow Creek, Hoopa and Orleans area. During the ‘64 flood, Calvin loaded up his 4-Wheel Drive truck and waited for a road of mud be built. He was able to bring milk into the flooded area and was deemed a hero in that area.

In 1980 he and his wife Betty Lou purchased and ran Harris and F Liquors for 15 years. After they sold the store and settled into retirement, Calvin decided it was not for him and he went to work for Brinks, where he worked for the next eight years.

Calvin loved watching his beloved 49ers and the Warriors and all Sunday football games. He enjoyed his family and debated football with his friends.

Calvin is survived by his loving wife Betty Lou and his children, Dean (Debbie) Hamblin, Gerri Trujillo, Keith (Chantel) Hamblin, Myron (Patty) Anderson and Kim (David) Burns and Graciela (Gerry) Gnech. He has 8 Grandchildren, Travis, Courtney, Molly, Christopher, Alex, Tyler, Cody and Sara. Great Grandchildren, Paydin, Clark, Jacquelynn, Molly, Giovanni, and Gavin and Ella. Great Great Grandchild, Violet!

He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by all.