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Steven Hammer Obituary
June 24, 1958 - April 4, 2008
A gathering for friends and family will be held to celebrate the life of Steven Hammer, 49, of Vacaville, Calif., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Coquille Valley Elks Lodge on 54942 Maple Heights Road.
Steven was born June 24, 1958, in Washington, to Ronald and Melba (Crowder) Hammer. He died April 4, 2008, in Vacaville, Calif. He was 80 days short of his 50th birthday when his heart, as big as it was, simply gave out.
Steven lived and worked in Vacaville as a journeyman electrician. He started school in Reedsport and when he was in the seventh grade, he moved to Coquille with his family, graduating in 1977. He was an excellent athlete and had won many honors.
He was a kind and generous person who always thought of others first. Steven would call home several times a week, never hanging up before he told his parents that he loved them. He will be greatly missed.
Steven is survived by his parents, Ron and Mel Hammer; his three children, Taylor, 15 and Andrew, 13, both of Phoenix, Ariz., and Keith, 8, of Prineville; siblings, Ron of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Tiffany Howell of Langlois; grandmother, Dorene Rose of Coos Bay; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Tiffany Howell
May 30, 2008
Thank you to everyone for all the kind words , thoughts and prayers . It comforts my family to hear so many good things about steve . He really touched a lot of people in a lot of places. I was truly blessed to have him for my brother and miss him dearly
Karen Travenia
May 11, 2008
I live on the same street where Steve resided. I was shocked and saddened to hear about his death. I would see him drive his white van past my house and he'd always wave to me. Sometimes, he'd stop and chat and I'd do the same. He offered to do some electrical work for my yard at no charge. He was neighborly and kind and a good father.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
You've suffered a tragic loss.
Darlene & Dick Bond
April 30, 2008
Dear Ron & Mel,
We were so sorry to learn of Steve's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda (Cagley) Rich
April 28, 2008
Steve was plain and simple, a really good guy. The angels now have one more really good one up there. God bless your family at this time.
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Bobby T.
April 22, 2008
I was one of steve's co-workers at the time.Our thoughts and prayers are definitely with your family in this time,and we have steve in our mind everyday at work.He was a hell of a guy and will be missed by all of his family,friends,and co-worker's.
Myself and the guy's from L.U. 180 and at Rosendin electric send our deepest sympathy.
Randy,Susan,Callie and Laci Crowder
April 22, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts every day and we wish we could help with the pain you must feel. I have serched for the right words to say for three days and all I can think to say is sorry so much for your loss and we love you very much.
Stan Goodell
April 21, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great person and athlete at Coquille High and although I graduated from Bandon High a few years earlier I always followed his accomplishments. Stan Goodell/BHS-1972
Steve Crowder
April 21, 2008
Ron, Melba, Tiffany and Ron,
Your family here in Minnesota has you in our thoughts. We wish you strength and peace in this difficult and very sad time. I wish I could see and hug you on the 10th.
Joe & Jo Anne
April 20, 2008
w are sorry for your loss
Bob & Janet Hilliard
April 18, 2008
Ron, Melba & Family,
We are sorry to read of Steven's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Dennis Cannon
April 18, 2008
Thanks for the great memories. They will be with me always with wonderful "big belly" laughs and thanks for having you in my life.
Rina Pettengill / Martini
April 17, 2008
I,m so sorry for your loss. I remember Steve in school and he was one of the most friendly people there was. He was always so kind to everyone no matter what. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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