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Cara Hamm Obituary
Resident of Reno, NV
Cara Jo Hamm, trailblazing entrepreneur in both online publishing and e-commerce, passed away September 9 at the age of 39.
Hamm was born at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Upper Michigan. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and San Jose, California, she attended the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia before graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara. Cara quickly rose to prominence first at Disney, then Warner Brothers; pioneering both companies' core digital initiatives during the early internet boom era.
Shortly after, she co-founded LMCD Marketing, a premiere technology publishing conglomerate based in Northern Nevada. Cara specialized in growing advertising and sales for international outlets, including AnandTech.com and DailyTech.com. These publications are syndicated and read by many millions today.
An avid athlete, Cara was a expert downhill skier. She and her family transplanted to the Arrowcreek community just outside Reno, Nevada from Southern California to better enjoy the famous outdoor activities. She quickly became skilled in wake-boarding and water-skiing, two of her favorite summer activities. During the winter, snowmobiling was her passion.
Her friends and family remember her most for her beaming, unbounded radiance and determination. Cara made recent local headlines after the beloved family dog, Cooper, went missing during Fourth of July fireworks in the Tahoe area. After four days, dozens of volunteers and authorities had given up on Cooper. Undetermined, Cara spent one more day, alone, in the Sierra wilderness only to find Cooper tangled but alive in the underbrush.
For all her incredible achievements, Cara boasted her children were the most important.
Cara is survived by her loving husband Michael, her two children Cody, 12, and Dylan, 9, and her parents Larry Barber and Debbie Hanks Barber, formerly of San Jose.
Private services will be held this Saturday, September 14th at Walton Funeral Home, 875 W. 2nd Street in Reno. A Celebration of Life will be held will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed in the Book of Memories at the website www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cara Hamm
October 7, 2013
Our hearts and prayers are with Cara's family.
Mary Lee & Don Duley
Pat
September 27, 2013
May you find comfort and treasure the memories of your loved one. I send my sincere condolences.(Romans15:4)
Scott & Lisa Madison
September 16, 2013
We miss you Cara
You always put a smile on our face, thank you for all the memories,
September 13, 2013
Cara, we love you and we will miss. Our prayers go out to your family, Michael, Cody, Dylen and your Mom and Dad. Love, Rose and John
Alex Sharky Ross
September 13, 2013
Cara, thank you ever so much for being so generous, warm and allowing a young/wayward Brit feel part of your family back in 1998. It was a wonderful surprise to see you one last time and with your next-generation Internet / Hardware crew at your side! You showed us old-timer Dot.Com'ers a thing or two! Rest in peace and I'll always remember us speeding down Metlcafe Road in the Jag!
September 12, 2013
A beautiful soul that will be missed. My deepest sympathies. May the beauty of her smile comfort you all.
Hanna Bernard
September 12, 2013
We will miss your beaming smile and never-ending enthusiasm. Snowmobiling won't be the same without you, Cara.
Margo Mee
September 12, 2013
Mike, we are so sorry for your loss, please know that you and the boys have been in our prayers. We hope that Dylan comes back to football, the boys are looking forward to seeing him again and supporting him through this time. We are here for all of you.
Margo, Jay, Hunter and Baylee Mee
Shawna Festag
September 11, 2013
Cara was a ray of light with a radiant smile. When I reflect back on our high school years, she certainly was a go-getter as our ASB President. It was wonderful seeing her last year at our high school reunion; she looked fantastic! My heart goes out to her family, especially her boys. Rest in peace dear Cara. God has an amazing angel up in Heaven! Love, Shawna (Rice) Festag
Colleen Duvall
September 11, 2013
There are no words to express the loss of Cara! She was an incredible light and strength to so many. She literally lit up the room with her great presence. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you Mike, Cody, Dylan and her parents. God bless and comfort you always,
Love, Colleen , Jim , Tommy, and Nicki ( aka Nicole ) Duvall
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