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Camilla Hammond Obituary
Camilla Margarett (Crawford) Hammond, 72, passed away peacefully in her bed on November 5, 2013. Camilla resided in Long Beach for most of her life. She was born on December 29, 1940 and grew up in Westchester, CA. She graduated from Westchester High School in 1957. She attended California State University of Long Beach where she met former husband, Marshall Hammond. She graduated with her bachelor's degree, became a teacher and later completed her master's degree. Camilla and Marshall raised three sons, Douglas (Ric), Courtney (Corey), and Brenden in Long Beach. She retired from teaching in 2001. She cherished her sons and grandchildren, Kyle, Oliver, and Piper Hammond. She was an avid reader, loved movies as well as past and current popular reality TV shows. She also enjoyed taking cruises around the world and had a very fond love for cats. A memorial will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Luyben Family Mortuary, located at 5161 E. Arbor Rd., Long Beach, CA 90808. A reception will immediately follow at her home. Please sign the guestbook
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December 6, 2013
I'm so sorry to (belatedly) hear of Camilla's passing. I taught with her for several years in Paramount at the middle school level. She was a great person and I'll never forget her. Again, my deepest sympathy to her family.
Lynn Robert Fairbanks
Diamond Bar, CA
karol kennedy
November 21, 2013
To the Hammond Clan, my heart goes out to all of you and prayers that you will always think of the fun and positive moments you had with your mom, grandmother and mother in law. I remember whenever I saw her she was always gracious to me and my family. My love goes out to you , Karol
November 18, 2013
Camilla was my best friend. I miss being able to talk to her. I taught kindergarten with her, and it was so much fun. The best teaching years for me. After retiring we got together every week. I would not have missed that. Thanks, Camilla for the good times we had.
Erika
Son Ric with family
Kristine Hammond
November 18, 2013
Grandma Camilla, as she was known in our house, is credited for giving our children, Oliver and Piper, a love of books and reading. When she babysat in their younger years, she would always bring her Bag of Books. They would read and read and read together; it was rare if the TV was turned on while she was with them. She also introduced the kids to Trident gum, which is still one of their favorites because "Grandma Camilla says it's good for your teeth!" She will be missed.
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Monique DeGuia-Jones
November 11, 2013
Hugs and love to your family. Your mom was beautiful and I love that I can see her in her sons' faces.
November 11, 2013
Praying for strength, and peace of heart for The Hammond Boys @ this time of need. Randy Lowen
Vicki Hammond
November 11, 2013
Although she was battling with a few health issues, I had hope she would overcome them this time, be able to get back to enjoying life and what she wanted to do. God had other plans though and decided it was time to stop fighting and be at peace. She's in a much better place now where she is with family and can watch over the rest still here on earth. You'll be missed! Xoxo
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