Jimmie William ”Jim” Hammon, 65, of Ririe, passed away February 7, 2011, at his home of renal failure. He was under the care of Hospice Alliance.
Jim was born June 4, 1945, in Ogden, Utah, to Herman Wilford Hammon and Annie Holverson Hammon. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School.
He married Valerie J. Hanlon on February 15, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home in Ririe, where they raised their family and Jim worked in construction – painting, installing sheet rock, and doing cement work.
Jim was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He volunteered at the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP). He enjoyed horseshoes, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards and socializing with family and friends. Jim was willing to help anyone in need and was generous with his time.
Survivors include:
Wife: Valerie Hammon, Ririe, ID
Daughter: Teresa (Russ) Lane, Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Sandi (Mark) David, Nampa, ID
Son: Brady Hammon, Nampa, ID
Son: Jim (Kim) Hammon Jr., Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Kristie (Eric) Hebdon, WA
Son: Jim (Rebecca) Stewart, Ririe, ID
Daughter: Laura Stewart, HI
Brother: Willie (Anita) Hammon, Idaho Falls, ID
Brother: Ronnie (Bobbie) Hammon, Idaho Falls, ID
Sister: Georgia (Dode) Carpenter, WA
11 Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Corkey Hammon and Eddie Hammon, and a sister, Stella Hammon.
Memorial Services will be held from 12-1:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Eagle’s Lodge, 635 Hemmert Drive, in Idaho Falls. A reception will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Wood Funeral Home, P.O. Box 51434, Idaho Falls, ID 83405.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road.
 
Born:
June 4, 1945 
Place of Birth:
Ogden, UT 
Death:
February 7, 2011 
Place of Death:
Ririe, ID
Memorial Services -- Monday
Monday February 14, 2011 , 12:00 - 1:00 at Eagle's Lodge
A reception will immediately follow. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.
Wood Funeral Home, P.O. Box 51434, Idaho Falls, ID 83405