Mark Hammond
January 10, 2011
Mark Hammond, 46, was reunited with his father and the Lord January 10, 2011. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Westview Church, 1155 SE Boone Dr. in Waukee. A Celebration of Life will follow at Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, Iowa 50321.
Mark entered this world on July 1, 1964 in Clinton, IA to Donald and Wanda Hammond. He came of age in Miles, IA, where he graduated from East Central High School, and excelled in baseball. Mark then continued his educational pursuits at UNI, where he earned his Journalism degree as well as many of life's social skills.
Mark chose Des Moines as his home where he was branch manager at Robert Half International. He loved music and playing guitar; boating at Lake Panorama, landscaping the beautiful home he and Cassey built. He loved basketball, clothing, reading, writing, and acting. Mark was very caring, passionate, and a loyal friend. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Mark is survived by his beloved and best friend, Cassey Sanger; his mother, Wanda Hammond; siblings, Michael (Susan) Hammond, Rory (Cathy Sorensen) Hammond, Roxanne (Craig) Gustaveson and Robin (Jim) Kroymann; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are Cassey's parents, Connie and Dave Sanger; her siblings, Angela (Guido) Rossi, Sean (Stephanie) Sanger, Kell (Mike) Vos, Rebecca Sanger, Brian Sanger; and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his third family, a cast of characters and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mark Hammond Memorial at Bank of the West, 2199 NW 159th St., Clive, IA 50325.
Online condolences may be made to the Sanger and Hammond families at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rita (Hass) Breuer
01/13/2011
Cassey, I just want you to know that you have old friends who are thinking about you at this difficult time. It sounds like Mark was a wonderful man. Take care friend, Rita.
Fred & Donna Laufenberg
01/13/2011
Dear Robin, We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Please extend our condolences to your mom and siblings. May he rest in peace.
Wayne Johnston
01/13/2011
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Mark's family and friends during this difficult time. Although I lost contact with Mark over the years, I hold many youthful memories of growning up in Miles with extreme fondness. Mark was always an A+ character with an undeniable charisma. My thought and prayers are with you!
ANGIE DEGENEFFE-NURSE
01/13/2011
CASSEY-SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT WE LOST MARK. I ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW THE TWO OF YOU. YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB OF CARING FOR HIM. I DO KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS, AND ASK GOD TO WRAP YOU IN HIS ARMS.
ANGIE
Carmen
01/13/2011
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to The Hammond Family and friends. I hope that wonderful memories of Ham will bring comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Greg Encke
01/13/2011
The world won't be as much fun without you Ham.
Heather Bacino
01/13/2011
So sorry for your loss. I knew Mark many years ago at Cap Gemini and remember him as a funny, outgoing person.
Brenda & Terry McGuire
01/13/2011
We were so very sad to hear the news of our dear friend, Mark!!! Our heart goes out to his family and, of course, Cassey! We were next door neighbors for years and can recall so many good times - including those chats in the yard! Will also never forget our special weekend at the cabin : ) Please let us know if there is anything we can do! (Cassey - feel free to call us whenever - 222-1687. We are here for you -- just as we always were when you were next door.)
God bless & our deepest sympathies!
Love,
Terry & Brenda
Matt Wilson
01/13/2011
Hammond...for every conversation, arguement, agreement, drink, laugh we had, I am thankful! Rest in peace my friend, I'll see you soon. MW
Larry Strickler
01/13/2011
Roxanne and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Mark. If there is anything Carolyn and I can do to help, please don't hesitate to send a message.
May god be with you!
strick4325@mchsi.com
Larry Strickler
Joni Lucas
01/13/2011
Sincere sympathy to the Hammond family. I have many fond memories of Mark and our times at East Central. May your memories be always in your heart!
Joni (Daniels) Lucas
Class of '82
Suzanne Richman Collins
01/13/2011
My heart goes out to you, Wanda, because I know as a Mom how precious children are; to Robin with whom I work with I have tears for your loss; to all other siblings please accept my most sincere condolences-how I would love to see you all again. God Bless.
Cat Wilcox Wood
01/13/2011
My deepest sympathy to all of Hams loved ones. I had the privilege of being one of Marks many friends back on those fun filled UNI days. He was a part of my STEBS family that I felt honored to be a part of. With the flurry of emails that were coming across the last few weeks, I was totally bummed. I do have some terrific memories of a fantastic group of friends that I will cherish forever. Peace and Love for Ham..........and all his family and friends... Ham you will forever be in our hearts.
Cats
Frank Randall
01/13/2011
Our thoughts and prayer go out to the Hammond family
Steve Berry
01/13/2011
So sad. That's all I can say. RIP, my friend.