One amazing man....My Grandpa

Remembering...

Donald Hammond died January 4, 2014 The Addison family and staff would like to extend our condolences to the Hammond family in their time of loss. Donald Harvey Hammond passed away January 4, 2014, at his home in Tomball, Texas. Born June 6, 1934, in Buffalo, New York, Don was the first child of Harvey Alfred Hammond and Olive Ethel Lindsay. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beverly, seven children and their spouses, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his youth Don was taught the meaning of integrity, honesty, and hard work -- traits that he carried with him throughout his life. At the age of 16, he earned his Eagle Scout Award, of which he was always proud. Don felt his life truly began on August 29, 1953, the day he married his passion flower, Beverly Faye Michel. Together they raised seven children, laughed often, worked hard, and loved much. Don worked countless hours to support his family as a carpenter and business owner. His strong work ethic and integrity served him well in providing for his family and raising his children to be good citizens. If money had been important to Don, he would have been very wealthy, but to Don people came first. Babies, those of his own and random grocery store cuties, always brought a smile to his face, and Don could never resist the urge to hold them. Lover of nature, hunter and donkey-goat-sheep-and-whatever-else-was-at-the-auction-rescuer (and demolition derby competitor), Don showed a wide variety of interests. His biggest interest, however, was building a cabin in Pennsylvania, which he constructed across from the ‘sugar shack’ where his father took him hunting as a boy. Over the years his cabin became a special gathering place for friends and family. Don always had a project he was working on at the cabin because he didn't know how to sit still. Hence the cabin that started humbly as one room now has a cupola, basement, and a "gold mine". At the cabin he taught his children and grandchildren the value of being industrious; although, some of them still joke that it was merely slave labor. We thank our Heavenly Father for all the years we were blessed to have him in our lives. We are grateful for our Savior and the opportunity we have to be with our husband, father, grandpa, and friend again. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, January 25th at two o’clock in the afternoon, at the Hammond home. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Heart Association.