Obituary of Stella May Hammon

Stella May Hammon was born October 11, 1922, in Tacoma, Washington to Ben and Edith Krugmire. She passed away December 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, husband of 57 years Norman E. Hammon, daughters Theresa Hammon and Janice Smith, her brothers Don and Buzz, sisters Margaret and Betty, and her son-in-law Terry Chaplin. Survived by her children Bunny Chaplin, Linda, Norm (Alma), Ben, Don (Teri) and John Hammon, and Carol (Gary) Gustafson. 14 grandchildren Marian (Ron), Norman, Shawn, Diana, Thomas, Art (Cynthia), Logan (Kate), Sarah, Keith (Julia), Laurie (Chris), Karen, Julie, Geoff, and Kate. Great Grandchildren Chelsea, Cody, Lexi, Bryce, Bradley, Madison, Olivia, Jett, Keirsten, HarleeAnn, Amanda, Bailey, and Wyatt. Sister-in-law Theresa and family, Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Robert and Dorothy Kimball and family, Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Frank and Loretta Hammon and family. Along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews from Washington all the way to Pennsylvania. Stella was a proud graduate of Aquinas Academy Class of 1941. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church who fell in love with and married a man who was a Baptist. Their children would be brought up in the Catholic faith. When asked one time if it bothered her that not all of her children had remained Catholic, she said no she was just thankful that they all knew the Lord. She was a busy home maker and Mom who loved tending her flower gardens, feeding and watching the birds and squirrels, and sitting in her chair reading a good book. Most of all Stella enjoyed the company of family and friends who dropped in for a surprise visit, sent a letter in the mail, or just called to say hello. There will be a memorial/celebration of life service. Pastor Duane Sabin officiating at Berean Baptist Church, 9702 128th St. E., Puyallup on Sunday, January 17th at 2:45 p.m. In Lieu of flowers Stella requested contributions in her memory to Metro Parks of Tacoma Special Olympics (4851 S. Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409), Lakewood YMCA Special Olympics Swim Team (9715 Lakewood Drive SW. Lakewood, WA 98499), or to the Charity of your choice. Special Thanks to staff and friends at Springridge Assisted Living Home, Elsie, her book exchange friends, her table mate Kay, sister Mary, and sister Kathleen. From the start of her day to tucking her in at night you were all there for her. Thank you.