Janice Hammond

JANICE HAMMOND Click here to view Janice 's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Janice Meikle Hammond, 79, of Idaho Falls, died April 24, 2009, at her home of cancer. She was born October 8, 1929, in Driggs, Idaho, to Lorin James Meikle and Zelda Richards Meikle. She grew up in the St. Anthony area and graduated from South Fremont High School. Later in life, she attended Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Arizona and studied interior design. On April 26, 1949, she married Wayne C. Hammond in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they raised five children. Janice was a mother and a homemaker and loved her family. Wayne passed away July 5, 1976. Janice later married Calvin Hammond. He also preceded her in death. She was involved with the Festival of Trees and served as a committee Chairperson and she was a Pink Lady at the hospital. Janice was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many organizations, including Primary, Young Women's, and Relief Society. She also taught Seminary at the Development Workshop. Janice enjoyed golfing, reading, crafts, interior decorating, cooking, traveling, and spending time at her cabin in Pinehaven with her faithful companion of 14 years, her dog Kandi. Survivors include: Daughter: Jana Lee (Ross) Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Eric Savage, Phoenix, AZ Daughter: JoAnn Hammond, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Paul Meikle (Caryn) Hammond, Shelton, ID Son: Chad Allen (Kathy) Hammond, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Joyce (Frank) Davis, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Marilyn (Bill, deceased) Hathaway, St. Anthony, ID Sister: Dee Ann Meikle, St. Anthony, ID 6 Grandchildren & 3 Great Grandchildren Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Chad, Kathy & Family I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Thomas, Raquel Brown & Family TOM AND NANCY LEONARD DREAMWOLFTSC@AOL.COM Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your mom inspired us and was a real pleaure to see and have long converstations on our porch at Pinehaven. I will have many memories of her and her fantastic smile. Love, Tom and Nancy Leonard Tracy (Randall) Pabst pabstt@byui.edu It has been many years since I married and left the area, but I have never forgotten my dearest neighbors! I use to call you guys 'my kids'..I hope I wasn't the worst baby sitter you had....Are hot dogs still your favorite food? There was a time when ever I came to babysit, your mom would tell me that there were hot dogs in the fridge if you, Jana and Lyndon wanted something to eat. Don't remember that JoAnn was that particular about eating..but you two were very fond of hot dogs! Your mom and dad were very special people (like you don't already know that). They were always ready to give help or aid and they help our family so very much and it was appreciated very, very much! You kids and your parents have forever held a special place in our hearts. We loved you all dearly. When I got married your dad offered the cabin for us to use for our honeymoon and thru in 50 dollars just for the heck of it (that was a lot of money back then). Wayne parked Brent's car in his garage the night of the wedding so it wouldn't get the traditional 'just married' paint job. In fact Brent was telling me if I remember the first time we went on a date, your mom and dad were at our house when he came to pick me up, Wayne had said earlier to me that 'this guy had to pass his approval' in order for me to even go out with him! Just wanted to make sure I was dating a nice guy. Not too many years ago I was cleaning out stuff I had kept for years and decided I needed to go thru and de-junk and among that stuff I found an envelope marked 'Paul's first hair cut', and in it of course was a few strand of his beautiful blond hair! ...I remember helping Janice when she decided that the time had come to cut his hair as it was getting to long and people might think he was a girl if she let it grow much longer! Our family just has so many memories of Wayne,Janice and you kids. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Take care of each other as I know that is what your mom and dad would want. With Love, Tracy, Vicki and Court Randall Mike and Susan Durrant Chad, Kathy, Cole and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother (Grandmother). Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy. Mike and Susan Durrant Mick Ohman cobjmo@ida.net What a truly wonderful woman! I will remember forever the warm smile and infectious laugh. More important, I will be thinking of all of you who so loved her and now grieve over your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick Anderson rlbruanderowe@hotmail.com I was surely saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a great lady and always a pleasure to work for and be around. Although I did not know her as well as some, I am confident that she was an incredible woman, judging by the children that she raised. Great friends of mine and a legacy of their mother. One and all in my heart and prayers at this time. Steve & Nanette Hoffman nhoffman@cableone.net We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you David Strobel daves@ida.net Hammond Family, You have a wonderful mother to always remember. She was kind and gracious to everyone. Dillon and Brady were always excited to visit her. Love, Dave Sharon Strobel What I am feeling now is hard to put into words. What a wonderful lady who was so thoughtful and generous! She had a way of making you feel important and loved in so many ways. I'll always remember her little acts of kindness such as buying new pillows for my return home from the hospital after childbirth, taking me to lunch for an out from work, helping with the kids especially when her health was suffering and her frequent phone calls to make sure we were happy and everything was okay. Janice was always kind and considerate of my feelings and made sure that I was remembered on special occassions, which was very much appreciated especially with all of my family living out-of-state. She will always hold a special place in my heart as well as the hearts of her grandchildren and we love her very much. Sharon Strobel Holly Andrew Cook lavenderlily33@hotmail.com What a wonderful family you have. My parents (Verl and Dona Andrew) had such fond memories of being with all of you. Such genuinely kind people. My prayers are with you all. Linda Nadauld Proctor jitrbuglinda@hughes.net Hammond family, Janice was such a beautiful and thoughtful woman and I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Julie Brian juliebrian@cableone.net Chad and Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I tried to send you a note in the mail...your address is not listed. I know that there is nothing I can say to make this situation any better..just know that we are thinking about you and you are in our prayers. Julie and Mitch Brian