WESLEY L. HAMMOND 77, of Modesto, passed away July 14, 2003 at his place of residence. Born February 12, 1926. A 14 year resident of Modesto and native of Auburn. Survived by his wife, Sandra Hammond of Modesto, children, Kirk Hammond of Fremont, Kathy Guidry of Seattle and Mary Anne Kendall of Oak View, stepchildren, Steve Olson of Patterson and Jeff Olson of Turlock, sister, Nelda Erwein of San Lorenzo and 7 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his stepson, Jim Olson. He was a power supply substation operator for Pacific Gas & Electric Company for 35 years. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving from 1943-1947, author of several books, photographer of railroads and other subjects, published in many books and magazines. He wrote two newsletters, one for U.S.S. James E. Keyes shipmates and National Organization for Those who Served and one for the Lincoln Highway Association. He was a greeter for the Modesto Convention and Visitor's Bureau, a member of Dodge Truck Owners Association and Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society. He also enjoyed country music. Funeral service to be held July 21, 2003, 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel-Franklin & Downs. Services conclude at the chapel. No public visitation. Inurnment July 22, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Park, Fremont. Remembrances, preferred to one or more of the following: American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Avenue, #8, Modesto, CA 95350; Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350; McHenry Mansion Foundation, P.O. Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353
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WESLEY L. HAMMOND 77, of Modesto, passed away July 14, 2003 at his place of residence. Born February 12, 1926. A 14 year resident of Modesto and native of Auburn. Survived by his wife, Sandra Hammond of Modesto, children, Kirk Hammond of Fremont, Kathy Guidry of Seattle and Mary Anne Kendall of Oak View, stepchildren, Steve Olson of Patterson and Jeff Olson of Turlock, sister, Nelda Erwein of San Lorenzo and 7 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his stepson, Jim Olson. He was a power supply substation operator for Pacific Gas & Electric Company for 35 years. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving from 1943-1947, author of several books, photographer of railroads and other subjects, published in many books and magazines. He wrote two newsletters, one for U.S.S. James E. Keyes shipmates and National Organization for Those who Served and one for the Lincoln Highway Association. He was a greeter for the Modesto Convention and Visitor's Bureau, a member of Dodge Truck Owners Association and Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society. He also enjoyed country music. Funeral service to be held July 21, 2003, 1:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel-Franklin & Downs. Services conclude at the chapel. No public visitation. Inurnment July 22, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Irvington Memorial Park, Fremont. Remembrances, preferred to one or more of the following: American Cancer Society, 1604 Ford Avenue, #8, Modesto, CA 95350; Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350; McHenry Mansion Foundation, P.O. Box 642, Modesto, CA 95353
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