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Roger Hammond Obituary
1954-2015
It is with heavy hearts that family and friends report the sudden passing of Roger D. Hammond on the morning of Sunday, July 12, 2015. Roger, the son of Marvin and Anne Hammond of Atchison, Kansas, was a true Jayhawk at heart. He studied Geology and Geochemistry at the University of Kansas and was an All-American javelin athlete, even participating in Olympic trials for the 1976 Olympics. After earning his masters' degree in Geochemistry, he moved to Houston and worked for Exxon for 31 years until his retirement. Roger's interests were widespread: he was an avid photographer, intrepid traveler, ardent sports fan, intense student of genealogy, and superb grill master. No one could cook a steak like Roger! Even more, he was a loving husband, father, son, and friend who will be greatly missed by those left behind. Roger is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Rosemary Stein, his son Robert Kinkaid Hammond and his wife Christy Treat Hammond, and son Richard Warren Hammond, as well as his mother, sisters, Maryann Hammond and Susie Chapman, extended family and many friends. A memorial mass will be celebrated 11:00 on Thursday, July 16 at Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Spring, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Semper Fi Fund of Oceanside, California or Hillsdale College of Hillsdale, Michigan. Rock, chalk, Jayhawk!
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Leslie McKinney
July 19, 2015
I was a high school classmate of Roger's and sat through a bunch of science classes with him. He was always the one to beat to get the top A. He set a high bar that I think many of his friends and classmates tried to reach.....but of course the most important thing was how kind and considerate he was. Many condolences to his family.
Jim Murtha
July 19, 2015
Twenty three years ago, Roger attended my first short course. Afterwards, he said he wanted me to meet a good friend of his. Otherwise the probability of my meeting Red would have been ...Let's just say that I've always been indebted to Roger and I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. May his spirit be listening to the fiddler of Dooney and dancing like a wave of the sea.
Jim Nye
July 16, 2015
Roger and I attended church together probably our entire adolescent years. After graduating from high school we went to different colleges, but we stayed in close contact. He introduced Alison to me as a blind date and we have been married 38 years. Roger was our best man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Hammonds as you have been a very important part of our lives. God Bless.
Deana Steele
July 16, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. We are praying for your family.
Sincerely,
Jan, Candace & Deana
Chad Jacobs State Farm Agency
Phil Bowden
July 16, 2015
Roger and I played softball and worked together early in his ExxonMobil career. He was an awesome third baseman, and tossed me wicked curves when throwing to my position at first base. He was also an early mentor as we worked the seismic data in the frontier basins of Alaska. He was a trusted collaborator several other times in my career. My heartfelt condolences to Rosemary and the boys. He was a home run hero in many, many ways!!
Brett Podzielinski
July 15, 2015
Great to Know Roger Semper Fi.
Ana Simonato
July 15, 2015
Robert, the Chevron AD McElroy Team express to you our sincere condolences for your lost.
July 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. The Thibeault family
George Sayre
July 15, 2015
I considered Roger a true gentleman with an awesome softball swing. As we worked together at several points during our careers I could always count on Roger bringing a level-headed point of view on a diverse range of topics & issues. He always brought a calming affect with his soft spoken style. I benefited tremendously by knowing Roger and I know several others did as well. I will miss him.My sincere condolences to his family.
Willa (Gerardy) George
July 14, 2015
Sympathy to the family on the lost of a wonderful man.
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