We said farewell to our Mother, Mary Viola Hammond. She is now pain free, has only sunshine and is walking with Jesus WITHOUT the despised walker. After a very short illness she passed away Jan. 13, 2019.
Born is Worley, Idaho March 13, 1926, she was raised by Great Aunt Anna Irwin and Aunt Lucy Austin. Mary graduated from Tekoa High and married Clinton Hammond. During early married life they lived in Oakland California while he served in the Navy. They were blessed with two children: Gordon (1945) and Pamela (1946). She stayed home with the children, often reading out loud to them and the neighborhood children.
Canning and preserving were activities that kept her busy. She also was an avid reader of everything from interior design to sewing, novels and history until her passing.
She is survived by her son, Gordon Hammond (Beverly) CDA, Idaho, daughter Pamela Hammond Spokane Valley, WA granddaughters: Sharon Rohrenback (Todd) Rathdrum, ID Kathleen Ojanen (Kelly) Pueblo, CO and eight great grandchildren.
Instead of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary’s name to Holman Gardens Retirement Community, 12912 E. 12th Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99216, where she and her late husband Clinton resided for the past 10 years.
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