Anchorage Daily News July 22, 2009
Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Hammond, 81, died July 15, 2009, at his home in Palmer after a lengthy illness, with his wife of 55 years, Jane, at his side. A celebration of Lindy's life was held at the Weldin Construction building, 561 E. Steel Loop in Palmer. An informal gathering was also held in Nikiski Aug. 7 at the home of Dan Hammond.
Lindy was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Sherman, Texas, to Charles and Lillian Hammond, the youngest of four children. He was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1945, Lindy graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, where he was on basketball and football teams and was the senior class president. Lindy attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas but longed for adventure, so in 1950 he and a friend drove the Alaska Highway to Anchorage. In 1952 he met his future wife, Jane Hilsdorf, in Anchorage, where she was an elementary school teacher. They were married on Dec. 20, 1953, at the old Presbyterian Church downtown. Lindy worked for Chugach Electric at the old Knik Arm Power Plant. In 1963 the family moved to Nikiski. Lindy considered himself a champion of the working man and was active as the IBEW union steward, negotiating labor contracts. He was also active in the Democratic Party and local politics during the late '60s and '70s. He obtained his insurance and securities licenses, although he did not pursue a career in that field. Lindy retired from Chugach in 1986 and he and Jane spent the next several winters traveling throughout the Lower 48, Hawaii, Europe, Mexico and Australia, eventually settling in Boerne, Texas. They were snowbirds between Texas and Alaska from 1992 until this year, when they decided to become full-time Alaskans again. Lindy was a fan of all things to do with sports but his favorite was basketball and his San Antonio Spurs. He was an avid golfer in his retirement. He dearly loved his many friends in Texas and Alaska, and he and Jane are known for their hospitality and graciousness. Lindy had a terrific sense of humor, which remained with him until the end. He loved to argue politics (or anything, for that matter) with anyone who dared to take him on. Lindy was predeceased by his sister, June Waldorf.
He is survived by his wife, Jane of Palmer; and their three children and spouses: Jennie and Dick Weldin of Palmer, Laura Edwards and Jim Farrar of Anchorage, and Dan and Jennie Hammond of Nikiski. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Adrienne Edwards of Bend, Ore., Mitch Laird of Anchorage, Stephanie Elhard and her husband Bart of Seward, and Brandy and Brianna Hammond of Nikiski. His first great-grandchild, Torryn Tibbetts, of Bend, was born in December 2008. Lindy is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Theresa Hammond of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Lois Hoehn of St. Louis, Mo.; and brother-in-law, Skipper Waldorf of Prescott, Ariz.; as well as three nieces and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Alzheimer's Resource Agency of Alaska, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer 99645. Arrangements are with Kehl's Palmer Mortuary. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Hammond, 81, died July 15, 2009, at his home in Palmer after a lengthy illness, with his wife of 55 years, Jane, at his side. A celebration of Lindy's life was held at the Weldin Construction building, 561 E. Steel Loop in Palmer. An informal gathering was also held in Nikiski Aug. 7 at the home of Dan Hammond.
Lindy was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Sherman, Texas, to Charles and Lillian Hammond, the youngest of four children. He was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1945, Lindy graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, where he was on basketball and football teams and was the senior class president. Lindy attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas but longed for adventure, so in 1950 he and a friend drove the Alaska Highway to Anchorage. In 1952 he met his future wife, Jane Hilsdorf, in Anchorage, where she was an elementary school teacher. They were married on Dec. 20, 1953, at the old Presbyterian Church downtown. Lindy worked for Chugach Electric at the old Knik Arm Power Plant. In 1963 the family moved to Nikiski. Lindy considered himself a champion of the working man and was active as the IBEW union steward, negotiating labor contracts. He was also active in the Democratic Party and local politics during the late '60s and '70s. He obtained his insurance and securities licenses, although he did not pursue a career in that field. Lindy retired from Chugach in 1986 and he and Jane spent the next several winters traveling throughout the Lower 48, Hawaii, Europe, Mexico and Australia, eventually settling in Boerne, Texas. They were snowbirds between Texas and Alaska from 1992 until this year, when they decided to become full-time Alaskans again. Lindy was a fan of all things to do with sports but his favorite was basketball and his San Antonio Spurs. He was an avid golfer in his retirement. He dearly loved his many friends in Texas and Alaska, and he and Jane are known for their hospitality and graciousness. Lindy had a terrific sense of humor, which remained with him until the end. He loved to argue politics (or anything, for that matter) with anyone who dared to take him on. Lindy was predeceased by his sister, June Waldorf.
He is survived by his wife, Jane of Palmer; and their three children and spouses: Jennie and Dick Weldin of Palmer, Laura Edwards and Jim Farrar of Anchorage, and Dan and Jennie Hammond of Nikiski. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Adrienne Edwards of Bend, Ore., Mitch Laird of Anchorage, Stephanie Elhard and her husband Bart of Seward, and Brandy and Brianna Hammond of Nikiski. His first great-grandchild, Torryn Tibbetts, of Bend, was born in December 2008. Lindy is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Theresa Hammond of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Lois Hoehn of St. Louis, Mo.; and brother-in-law, Skipper Waldorf of Prescott, Ariz.; as well as three nieces and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Alzheimer's Resource Agency of Alaska, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer 99645. Arrangements are with Kehl's Palmer Mortuary. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
Anchorage Daily News July 22, 2009
Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Hammond, 81, died July 15, 2009, at his home in Palmer after a lengthy illness, with his wife of 55 years, Jane, at his side. A celebration of Lindy's life was held at the Weldin Construction building, 561 E. Steel Loop in Palmer. An informal gathering was also held in Nikiski Aug. 7 at the home of Dan Hammond.
Lindy was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Sherman, Texas, to Charles and Lillian Hammond, the youngest of four children. He was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1945, Lindy graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, where he was on basketball and football teams and was the senior class president. Lindy attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas but longed for adventure, so in 1950 he and a friend drove the Alaska Highway to Anchorage. In 1952 he met his future wife, Jane Hilsdorf, in Anchorage, where she was an elementary school teacher. They were married on Dec. 20, 1953, at the old Presbyterian Church downtown. Lindy worked for Chugach Electric at the old Knik Arm Power Plant. In 1963 the family moved to Nikiski. Lindy considered himself a champion of the working man and was active as the IBEW union steward, negotiating labor contracts. He was also active in the Democratic Party and local politics during the late '60s and '70s. He obtained his insurance and securities licenses, although he did not pursue a career in that field. Lindy retired from Chugach in 1986 and he and Jane spent the next several winters traveling throughout the Lower 48, Hawaii, Europe, Mexico and Australia, eventually settling in Boerne, Texas. They were snowbirds between Texas and Alaska from 1992 until this year, when they decided to become full-time Alaskans again. Lindy was a fan of all things to do with sports but his favorite was basketball and his San Antonio Spurs. He was an avid golfer in his retirement. He dearly loved his many friends in Texas and Alaska, and he and Jane are known for their hospitality and graciousness. Lindy had a terrific sense of humor, which remained with him until the end. He loved to argue politics (or anything, for that matter) with anyone who dared to take him on. Lindy was predeceased by his sister, June Waldorf.
He is survived by his wife, Jane of Palmer; and their three children and spouses: Jennie and Dick Weldin of Palmer, Laura Edwards and Jim Farrar of Anchorage, and Dan and Jennie Hammond of Nikiski. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Adrienne Edwards of Bend, Ore., Mitch Laird of Anchorage, Stephanie Elhard and her husband Bart of Seward, and Brandy and Brianna Hammond of Nikiski. His first great-grandchild, Torryn Tibbetts, of Bend, was born in December 2008. Lindy is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Theresa Hammond of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Lois Hoehn of St. Louis, Mo.; and brother-in-law, Skipper Waldorf of Prescott, Ariz.; as well as three nieces and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Alzheimer's Resource Agency of Alaska, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer 99645. Arrangements are with Kehl's Palmer Mortuary. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
Charles Lindbergh "Lindy" Hammond, 81, died July 15, 2009, at his home in Palmer after a lengthy illness, with his wife of 55 years, Jane, at his side. A celebration of Lindy's life was held at the Weldin Construction building, 561 E. Steel Loop in Palmer. An informal gathering was also held in Nikiski Aug. 7 at the home of Dan Hammond.
Lindy was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Sherman, Texas, to Charles and Lillian Hammond, the youngest of four children. He was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1945, Lindy graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas, where he was on basketball and football teams and was the senior class president. Lindy attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas but longed for adventure, so in 1950 he and a friend drove the Alaska Highway to Anchorage. In 1952 he met his future wife, Jane Hilsdorf, in Anchorage, where she was an elementary school teacher. They were married on Dec. 20, 1953, at the old Presbyterian Church downtown. Lindy worked for Chugach Electric at the old Knik Arm Power Plant. In 1963 the family moved to Nikiski. Lindy considered himself a champion of the working man and was active as the IBEW union steward, negotiating labor contracts. He was also active in the Democratic Party and local politics during the late '60s and '70s. He obtained his insurance and securities licenses, although he did not pursue a career in that field. Lindy retired from Chugach in 1986 and he and Jane spent the next several winters traveling throughout the Lower 48, Hawaii, Europe, Mexico and Australia, eventually settling in Boerne, Texas. They were snowbirds between Texas and Alaska from 1992 until this year, when they decided to become full-time Alaskans again. Lindy was a fan of all things to do with sports but his favorite was basketball and his San Antonio Spurs. He was an avid golfer in his retirement. He dearly loved his many friends in Texas and Alaska, and he and Jane are known for their hospitality and graciousness. Lindy had a terrific sense of humor, which remained with him until the end. He loved to argue politics (or anything, for that matter) with anyone who dared to take him on. Lindy was predeceased by his sister, June Waldorf.
He is survived by his wife, Jane of Palmer; and their three children and spouses: Jennie and Dick Weldin of Palmer, Laura Edwards and Jim Farrar of Anchorage, and Dan and Jennie Hammond of Nikiski. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Adrienne Edwards of Bend, Ore., Mitch Laird of Anchorage, Stephanie Elhard and her husband Bart of Seward, and Brandy and Brianna Hammond of Nikiski. His first great-grandchild, Torryn Tibbetts, of Bend, was born in December 2008. Lindy is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Theresa Hammond of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Lois Hoehn of St. Louis, Mo.; and brother-in-law, Skipper Waldorf of Prescott, Ariz.; as well as three nieces and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Alzheimer's Resource Agency of Alaska, P.O. Box 4406, Palmer 99645. Arrangements are with Kehl's Palmer Mortuary. Visit the online memorial at legacy.com
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