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Thelma Hammitt Obituary
Born November 6, 1924 in Norway Township, South Dakota. She passed away on December 22, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orlin and three sisters and three brothers. Thelma will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Don (Linda), Larry (Chalice); daughters, Juleen Stenzel and Lynnelle; her eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and brother, Nels, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 30 from 1 to 4pm. Interment will be at 9:30am, memorial service will follow at 10:00am at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. Family requests that any memorials be made to the charity of own choice.
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DeeCort R. Hammitt
February 13, 2012
Aunt Thelma, I'm still thinking of you.
Cathy & Pat Latimer
January 25, 2008
Aunt Thelma was my Moms sister-in-law, yet I know mom felt as close to her as she did her own sisters. When I began taking care of my mom and dad a few years ago, I was amazed and so grateful when I saw that Aunt Thelma called mom at least once a week. Those calls made such a difference to my mom who had become so isolated…they really lifted her spirits. During those few years I had a lot of time to finally get to know Aunt Thelma really well. She was so supportive and always there for me to talk to when I needed to talk and I loved her so much for that. My husband Pat loved her great sense of humor.
Even after Mom and Dad passed, Aunt Thelma continued to stay in touch with me, which meant a great deal to me. I miss her so much…I know all of you (Don, Larry, Juleen, Lynelle & and all of her family) do …I want to say that I KNOW she is with very good company now. And I know she is where she is, for a reason, even though it’s hard to accept at this time. I hope with time, the sadness and pain you feel is replaced with only happy and comforting memories.
Candice Mueller
January 19, 2008
It's been a few years since I last saw Thelma, but she always reminded me of Grandma, her sister Berthine. Thelma was such an uplifting person, always laughing and loved to laugh. She will be remembered always.
Niece Janet Kay Neibergall
January 3, 2008
I was always told I resembled or reminded the family of your Mother, my Aunt Thelma. I never did hear the details of why that was, but I was more than okay with being told that. Your Mom was a very special person, indeed. She had the hardiest laugh, and we always enjoyed her visits to South Dakota. May it be a comfort for you to know that your Mother is in a much better place than we can ever imagine.
Mary White
January 1, 2008
I am missing Aunt Thelma so much. I loved visiting with her on the phone. It was so easy for her to laugh, and she always "made my day", even the evening before her surgery. I am so glad I talked with her that one last time! Niece Mary
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