He moved to San Francisco and settled in Millbrae where he met his wife Charlotte Hicks. He managed Millbrae Lumber Co. for many years and later moved to Morgan Hill in 1960 where he owned and operated Hale Lumber.
A 32nd degree Mason, he was dedicated to the Masonic life and received his 50-year membership honors from Islam Temple of San Francisco, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Lloyd Larson of Capitola; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph C. Jr. and Diane Hammond and Robert V. and Linda Hammond of Morgan Hill and Palm Springs; grandchildren and their families JoAnn Persons Baldwin, James Persons and his wife, Debra, Janet Bailey, Jeff Persons, Lori Ann Wells and her husband Wayne, Michael Hammond, Mark Hammond and his wife Carolina, Michelle Hammond, Rob Hammond and Christopher Hammond; great-grandchildren, Jason, Alexandra, Jimmy, Joey, Jacob, Mariah, Ren, Amanda, Mark, Grace, Kevin, Joe, Alisha, Cory, Savannah and Seth; brother Willis Hammond of Salem, OR.
He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, wife Charlotte in 1990, and grandson, Larry in 1977.
Graveside services were held on May 17th , at Mr. Hope Cemetery. He will be laid to rest next to his loving wife, Charlotte. Arrangements by Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel in Santa Cruz.
He moved to San Francisco and settled in Millbrae where he met his wife Charlotte Hicks. He managed Millbrae Lumber Co. for many years and later moved to Morgan Hill in 1960 where he owned and operated Hale Lumber.
A 32nd degree Mason, he was dedicated to the Masonic life and received his 50-year membership honors from Islam Temple of San Francisco, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Lloyd Larson of Capitola; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph C. Jr. and Diane Hammond and Robert V. and Linda Hammond of Morgan Hill and Palm Springs; grandchildren and their families JoAnn Persons Baldwin, James Persons and his wife, Debra, Janet Bailey, Jeff Persons, Lori Ann Wells and her husband Wayne, Michael Hammond, Mark Hammond and his wife Carolina, Michelle Hammond, Rob Hammond and Christopher Hammond; great-grandchildren, Jason, Alexandra, Jimmy, Joey, Jacob, Mariah, Ren, Amanda, Mark, Grace, Kevin, Joe, Alisha, Cory, Savannah and Seth; brother Willis Hammond of Salem, OR.
He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, wife Charlotte in 1990, and grandson, Larry in 1977.
Graveside services were held on May 17th , at Mr. Hope Cemetery. He will be laid to rest next to his loving wife, Charlotte. Arrangements by Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel in Santa Cruz.
Family Members
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Marguerite "Rita" Hammond Jensen
1893–1980
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Eunice Hammond Clawson
1894–1975
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Freelove Hammond Osborne
1896–1971
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Clarence Milton "Claude" Hammond Jr
1899–1996
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Ruth Hammond Cole
1901–1990
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Jean Hammond
1902–1902
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Marion Naomi Hammond Groshong
1902–1983
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Leah Alice Hammond
1906–1907
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Gordon Miller Hammond
1909–1975
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Willis Owen "Bill" Hammond
1910–2004
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Mark Dunford Hammond
1913–1996
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