Shirley Hammon

SHIRLEY HAMMON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Shirley Deoine Hammon, 78, of Ucon, died July 13, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born April 15, 1929, in Poplar, Idaho, to Clarence Leroy Mattson and Emma Briggs Mattson. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe. She married Willard Joseph Hammon on February 27, 1947, in Dillon, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple March 25, 1965. Willard and Shirley owned and operated the Hammon Ucon Market in Ucon. They were later divorced. He died February 27, 1992. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, reading, puzzles and spending time with her family. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served as a visiting teacher, primary teacher and Sunday School secretary. She especially enjoyed the company of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Survivors include: Son: Willard Kay Hammon, Oakland, CA Son: Robert S. (Carol) Hammon, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Debra (Dale) Squibb, Ririe, ID Son: Theron L. Hammon, Ririe, ID 10 Grandchildren & 15 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her daughter, LeeAnn; two brothers, Charles Mattson and Mark Mattson; and five sisters, Ellen Hickman, Dora Holbrook, Lila Parks, Mae Blakley, and Clara Mattson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Ucon LDS 2nd Ward (10854 North 41 East, Ucon), with Mark Arnell officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Colleen Hammon Poole fraz52@comcast.net I found out about your Mom's passing tonight--and I was sad that I didn't know earlier! I would have loved seeing you folks again--and I would have tried to come up from Salt Lake City. I've spent a lot of hours in Shirley's home, and I loved how personable and gracious she always was to me. She was a woman who could do hard things and she was easy to talk to. I first became acquainted with Shirley when your family moved to Ucon from Ririe. I liked to visit in the big yellow house! As the years went by, I would often visit LeeAnn at the house near the Ucon church, and Shirley always was so appreciative of my visits, too. I'm sure Shirley and LeeAnn are enjoying a happy reunion. They were good friends and I'm sure they still are. It must feel great to them to know that they don't have to suffer physical pain any more! I hope there is a way for you to send this message to Will, Bob, Theron, and Debbie for me. Please know that I remember well the feelings of loss when both of my parents "graduated," and I hope that you can celebrate the happy moments and the great character that you Mom experienced. She will be closer than you think--and she will be cheering you on during your hard times. Please know of our love & concern at this difficult time! Love, Colleen