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Herald Hammond Obituary

Herald DilworthHammond "The Toy King" 11/30/1929 ~ 2/1/2003 Our sweet husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Herald D. Hammond, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2003, after a long battle with cancer. Herald gave his final goodbyes at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Herald was born Nov 30, 1929 in Salt Lake City to West Hammond and Lottie Cornwall Hammond. He graduated from South High School and attended the University of Utah. Herald married his sweetheart, Mable Green, March 12, 1947 and they were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Oct 23, 1951. Together, they shared 55 years raising eight daughters and were later joined by Akemi to make nine. Herald was an active member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in his callings. Herald started Twirl Town Toys in 1954 in the basement of his home with the indispensable help of his wife, Mable, and taught his daughters the value of work. Later, he began Western Toy and Hobby, a distributor of toys and school supplies to retailers in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Nevada. He made many great friends in the toy and hobby industry and was recently inducted into the Toy and Hobby Hall of Fame. Although greatly successful in employment, Herald's greatest joy came from being with his family. Our fondest memories were spent boating at Lake Powell, trips to Disneyland and spending time at the cabin in Midway where he loved snowmobiling, golfing and spending time with his grandkids. He was proud of their accomplishments and attended many of their activities. His trips to Palm Springs with Mable were some of his favorite moments, where he spent time with their dear friends playing golf, tennis and games like Mexican Train. He is survived by his wife, Mable; daughters, Charlotte Hammond, Nancy (Gary) Kehl, Jody (Rob) Morgan, Carolyn Linnell, Cary (Steve) Fuller-ton, Tami Hammond, Jerilyn Hammond, Heidi (Mark) Pearce and Akemi (John) Meeks; three brothers, West C. (LaRae) Hammond, Gale (Georgia) Hammond, Marvin J. (Gabriele) Ham-mond; 49 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at LDS hospital who cared for Herald, providing encouragement and support. We especially appreciate all the service and love from our friends and neighbors. Services will be Thurs. Feb 6, 2003, 12 noon East Millcreek LDS Stake Center, 3103 E. Craig Dr (3600 S). Friends and family may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr, SLC, UT 6-8 p.m. Wed. Feb. 5. and 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service Thurs. Interment, Wasatch Lawns.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5, 2003.

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Cary Fullerton

June 18, 2006

Dear Family, today I fill an empty spot in my heart, that's because it would Fathers Day. Holidays just don't seem to be getting any better. I lost a wonderful Dad three years ago, but yet seems just like yesterday we were working together. But now it's my turn to find a more not so stressful job, I guess the time has come for western Toy/Twirl Town Toys to close there doors,Thank-you for letting me be apart for 32 yrs of the toy business, I have learned alot. So i believe sometime in dec. i will start to sell everything off, and close it down in honer of my parents. Well Happy Fathers day to all you fathers in the family, I hope you all had a great day.

Cary Fullerton

April 1, 2006

Dear Dad, there's never been a day that goes bye without thinking of you.Everywhere you go you are there. that is wonderful for me in my life,because you are still with me to support me in all that I do. When I Sruggle alittle there's always a little bird to give me advise. I know you are doing a great job up there and watching over all of us as our lifes have all changed in the past three years.Sometimes it just seems like yesterday and other times it seems like eternity. Mom is doing her job down here on earth with you guiding her every step of the way. we just celebrated her 76th birthday last night. After having surgery on her shoulder she entertained us all.Daughters,Grandchildren, great grandchildren. She can be a hoot. I think she took over were you left off. Well I just felt like i should write to you today. I Love and miss you everyday of my life and can't wait to see you again. Keep up the good work your doing up there because it sure is showing down here on earth. Love & Miss you more then anyone will ever know. Your #5 Daughter. Love a Lots

Stacey Odle

January 31, 2004

Dad,

Well it's been a year now, and it feels like yesterday. I think of you and your family almost daily. It has been tough, but I know you are with all of us and with me. I miss the visits and you telling me to get my desk cleaned up. By the way it looks great right now!!!

Thank you for your trust, honesty, kindness, and forgiveness. I Love You My Friend.

As my dad always said, and you said; "I"ll see ya when I see ya."

By the way, Happy Birthday. I didn't forget you.

Stacey and family

Stacey Odle

February 10, 2003

Dear Mable and Family,

I had the pleasure of spending some time with the family of Heralds. Most of you I didn't know well, however everyone treated me with such kindness and compassion, as if I was part of the family. You all made me feel comfortable. That was another one of the great things about Herald, and I saw that in all of you. He was a great teacher and I saw his reflection in all of you. His un-selfishness even in the worst of times. I wanted to tell all of you what a special man Herald was, and how much he meant to me. The great things he did for me. Things as simple as the smile he always had, or the grand things, such as helping me to get into a house. Or the car I didn't need, but had to have, Herald was there for advice and support. He shared an interest in cars with me. I know he enjoyed the limo and through all of you, I found out how much he liked the "Boom Box." I wanted so badly to speak and try to explain how much this prince of a man meant to me and why. I was so overcome with sorrow and grief. I couldn't think, talk, of function. I was angry for us all, that he was taken from us way too soon, from a disease that a man like him didn't deserve. He took such good care of himself, and was so active. 23 years was not enouph for me. After I left, I started thinking about all of the special stories told and shared. I realized that we all have the same thoughts and feelings about this very special man. He gave of himself to all that cared to know him, and he was self-less with his help and love. He accepted everyone for who they were, and always saw the good in each and everyone of us. I saw Herald in everyone I heard or talked to. It made me realize he's not gone. He lives on through all of you. I am truely blessed to have known this great man. He bounced the ball off the wall for everyone who knew him. "My friend, I'll see ya when I see ya." Also a very special thank you to an equally special person, Mable Hammond. I know Herald could not have done all this, for all of us, without your love and support.

Thank you all.

Stacey

Jacque Hardman

February 6, 2003

I just wanted the Family to know my thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.This is for you Tam

Jacque

Stacey Odle

February 4, 2003

Dad

I can't tell you how much you mean to me nor can I ever repay

you for all you have done for me or the things I have learned from

you and your friendship Just please know how much you are

loved by me and all your strays we know you will always be there.

Stacey

Steve Edmonson

February 4, 2003

I was fortunate enough to spend time with Herald, involved in two of his passions: Western Toy & Hobby and golf. In business Herald always treated me with respect and fairness and was a tough negotiator. In golf Herald treated me with respect and sympathy...he was tough and deadly around the greens...I knew I didn't have a chance! Herald, thank you for your support through Western Toy & Hobby and thank you for all those golf lessons!

Cary Fullerton

February 3, 2003

Dear Dad,

What a special father, friend, business partner you were to me. We have a lot of great memories to remember together. All of our slot car racing at Competition Raceway. Building our cars so we could try and win every Friday nigh. And we did most of the time. I'll cherish the trophies I still have. Table tennis how we would play doubles up to the Jewish Center. I loved being your partner even though I couldn’t slam the ball over the net like you and keep it on the table. We sure had fun bumping into each other trying to get the ball so we could win. And we did win a few games together. Water-skiing, boy was I scared to try it. But you got right in the water with me and said keep your knees bent and arms straight and you'll go right up. Well it took some practice but over the years I was skiing just like you. The rope over my head or on my foot. What a great time it was water-skiing from then on. I'm so glad you gave me the opportunity to buy mom and yours business and carry on for you when you became sick. I am proud that you taught me so much about he toy industry that I could do it. I know that now you are not here, you will still be coaching me along everyday to make the right decisions in this business world. I'm going to miss you everyday but I know you will give me the strength to go on and meet my goal in life. Somewhere I’ll still let you know when I get off my road trips. So no more worrying about it. I love what I am doing and like we talked about it, I’ll give it up when the fun is done. Like Grandpa Hammond also told me as I would give him a ride home from the temple. The more you do for people someday you will be rewarded. Mom and you made that happen. Thanks for all the memories you and mom have made over the years. I hope I have made you proud of me.

Love both of you always,

Your daughter Cary

Virgdoti Davis

February 3, 2003

Outdoor resorts has missed this great golfer, and friend. We were so sorry to hear of Heralds passing.

We send our Love and prayers to Mabel, and her family.

Dorothy, and Virgil Davis

Colleen Hammond Barton

February 3, 2003

My father, Whitney Dilworth Hammond, was a cousin of Herald's. We would come to SLC from our home in Vernal to visit my grandparents, Mr/Mrs Walter Dilworth Hammond; and I remember going into the Hammond Toy Store as a little girl. My father always spoke highly of Herald, his family and his parents. I send my condolences and love to the Hammond family; we have a strong family heritage. May you take comfort from the many happy memories you have.

Carl Gibboney

February 3, 2003

Harold was always very kind to me as a young salesguy. I and I know many will miss him and his smile.

May God bless his family during this time of sorrow.

Justin and Jill Mauss

February 3, 2003

Girls, We love you and hope that you will find comfort during this tough time.

Love, Justin and Jill Mauss

Laura & Stacey Odle

February 3, 2003

This wonderful, kind, man helped us to attain a life long dream for our family. I only had the honor and pleasure of meeting Herald a few times. However, my husband, Stacey knew him for many years, and respected and cared very deeply for Herald. He considered him not only a dear friend, but thought of him as a father. Our prayers and thoughts are with his loving family during this very sad time. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched with his kindness and compassion.

Sincerly,

Laura Odle

Mike Doty

February 3, 2003

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Harold. He was a dear friend as well as a trusted and faithfull business associate. He was always there with an order. He will be missed. My prayers are for the family he leaves behind. Thanks Harold. Your Friend.

Mike Doty

Mike Doty Sales Company

Dennis Andrus

February 3, 2003

Charlotte,

Please accept my most sincere condolences to you and your family, at this time. I have great empathy, as I am mourning the loss of my mother three weeks ago. Although it has been almost forty years since we were together at Highland, it seems like yesterday. Call if you care to, and I'll refresh your memory of who I am. (359-9142)

Dennis Andrus (1963)

MICHELLE SCHMIDT

February 2, 2003

GRANDPA

I WILL MISS YOU I WILL MISS SEEING YOU

I WILL MISS TALKING WITH YOU

I WILL MISS LAUGHING WITH YOU

I WILL MISS HUGGING YOU

I WILL MISS LOOKING UP TO YOU

I WILL MISS WORKING WITH YOU

I WILL MISS YOU EVERYDAY

I WILL MISS YOU TELL WE MEET AGAIN

THANK YOU FOR BEING MY GRANDPA.

I LOVE YOU

MICHELLE FULLERTON SCHMIDT