Gregory A. Hammond

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Gregory Hammond Obituary

Copperopolis

July 30, 1948 - June 15, 2007

Gregory A. Hammond, 58, of Copperopolis, passed away on Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Hospice House in Stockton, in the presence of his wife of 24 years, Julie and his son of 13 years, Alex. The only son of Alden "Buck" and the late Anna L. Hammond, he was born in Stockton, attended Grover Cleveland Elementary School and graduated from Stagg High School. Woodworking /Carpentry classes at Delta College were the basis of lifelong skills in that area. His parents love of golf prompted his involvement in lessons at Swenson Golf Course at an early age where because of his proficiency in the sport, he was offered the position of Golf Pro. Unfortunately the Army interrupted with a tour of Vietnam 1968-1969 where he suffered exposure to Agent Orange. Upon his return he became a Firefighter for the Linden-Peters Fire District where he served from 1971 to 1998 attaining the rank of Captain. When he settled his family in Copperopolis he also became a volunteer for the Copperopolis Fire Department for 18 years. Greg was a member of the International Assoc. of Fire Fighters Local 1243, VFW and participated in Sonora as co-counsel for Vietnam Veterans suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He is survived by his loving wife, Julie; his daughter, Natalie; their son, Alex; their foster son, Matthew; grandchildren, Taylor and Ryan; his sister, Alana Shartzer (Dale); niece, Melissa and nephew, Donnie. There will be no visitation and committal will be private. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Fraternal Hall, 4971 N. Mill St., Linden, CA on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Linden-Peters Fire Fighters, 17725 E. Hwy 26, Linden, CA 95236 or to the Copperopolis Fire District, 370 Main St., Copperopolis, CA 95228.

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Published by The Record on Jul. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Hammond

10 Entries

Sara Hagan (Aunt on Hammond side)

July 17, 2007

I am going to miss Greg deeply. He was always a pleasure to be around. And I will always remember his smile. I have always been proud of him and his accomplishments. Greg was just a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with the Julie, Buck, Alana and the rest of the family. Love Always

Margo Bentz-Ivers

July 16, 2007

I just wanted to send my condolences to the family. I graduated with Greg from Stagg Class fo '67.

Diannia & Jim (Hammond) Brightbill

July 13, 2007

Greg was the only male cousin on my dad's side of the family. I have wonderful memories of him. I love his laugh and great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by us all. Our prayers go out to Julie, Uncle Buck, Alana and the rest of the family.

Aderia (Hammond) Manzo

July 13, 2007

I remember growing and always looking foward to visiting my cousins, Alana and Greg, and my Aunt Ann and Uncle Buck. They are such warm and happy memories.Greg was like the brother that I never had. Even though it has been too many years since I have seen him he has always been in my heart and thoughts. Greg you are no longer in pain and you are with the loved ones who are no longer with us. My prayers are with your beloved family. You will be missed and always loved so much.

Mark & Kathy (Hammond) Suhar

July 13, 2007

Greg will be missed by us all. Our Love and prayers are with Julie and kid's, Uncle Buck and Alana as well as the rest of the family. Memories of Greg are good ones and will always treasure them. We are very proud of what Greg achieved in his lifetime and the good he has done for his community being a firefighter as well as serving our country. We Love you Greg, and feel honored to have you as a cousin.

James Matuska

July 12, 2007

I went to Stagg with Greg, haven't seen him since graduation. Just wanted to Thank him for serving our country.
God bless you all

BETTY KESLER

July 12, 2007

I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GREG. I HAVN'T SEEN HIM SINCE HE WAS 13 YEARS OLD. I WAS MARRIED TO HIS COUSIN VESTEN LAIRD, AND I KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HIS AUNT SARA. I KNOW BUCK IS ALSO SICK AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIM AND ALSO TO ALANA. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS KIDS AND HIS WIFE. MY DAUGHTER DENISE LAIRD , WHO WAS HIS SECOND COUSIN LIVES IN ARNOLD. I TRIED TO LOOK UP THE FAMILY WHEN I FOUND OUT THEY WERE LIVING IN THE SONORA AREA,AS I WAS LIVING IN SONORA UNTIL A YEAR AGO, BUT WITH NO LUCK. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

BETTY KESLER

July 12, 2007

I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GREG. I HAVN'T SEEN HIM SINCE HE WAS 13 YEARS OLD. I WAS MARRIED TO HIS COUSIN VESTEN LAIRD. I KNOW BUCK IS ALSO SICK AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIM AND ALSO TO ALANA. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS KIDS AND HIS WIFE. MY DAUGHTER DENISE LAIRD , WHO WAS HIS SECOND COUSIN LIVES IN ARNOLD. I TRIED TO LOOK UP THE FAMILY WHEN I FOUND OUT THEY WERE LIVING IN THE SONORA AREA, BUT WITH NO LUCK. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

Ken & Marcia Schnell

July 12, 2007

I didn't know Greg all that well. Met a few times and I really liked him. He's my husband's cousin, but I know his parents and sister a lot better. I know what Buck and Alana are going though, It's tough loosing a loved one but we have to know that he's in a better place with no pain any more and we're sure that Ann, (his mom) is taking care of him once again. The whole family love and will miss you very much, Greg. Love Kenneth & Marcia

Melissa Shartzer

July 12, 2007

I will miss my unkie dearly!!

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