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Deadra Deanne "Dede" Hammond obituary

Deadra Hammond Obituary


DEADRA "DEDE" DEANNE HAMMOND
December 5, 1957 ~ December 2, 2013

Dede slipped peacefully from us at the Ray Hickey Hospice House on December 2, 2013, after enduring a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Dede was born December 5, 1957 in southern California to Lora Russ. Her adoptive father was Bill Masters whom she loved dearly.
She worked as a secretary with the Evergreen School District and loved her job and co-workers.
If you knew Dede, then you would have known what a special person she was. She was an advocate for cancer victims and survivors whether she was going through treatment or while in remission herself. Her passion was to help people. She loved people, and her pets, and enjoyed gardening, travel and fishing.
Her greatest joy and source of pride were her children, Dane and Taylor. Both at times might have debated that claim, as Dede was known as "Mama Bear". She was a great mom and loved them both beyond words.
Survivors include her husband, Greg Hammond; son, Dane Hammond (Sara); daughter, Taylor Hammond; loving sister, Lora Clemenson (Gale); and brother, Dana Smotherman (Marianne).
A memorial service date has not yet been determined.
Donations may be made to the Ray Hickey Hospice House or Community Hospice.
Please sign her guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 8, 2013.
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I am so glad we had a chance to re-connect on Facebook. I know how hard she fought this horrible disease. We will meet again in a better place. You will be missed. Prayers for peace go out to your family.

Dani Preuss

January 3, 2014

Dede I am so glad I got to know you. You blessed me by saying I was special to you, well, you were so special to me, too. You fought a great battle with so much courage! I hope you have all the Manager's Choice pan pizzas from Izzy's that you desire! You are still so much in my thoughts. Love, Betsy

Betsy Rider

December 15, 2013

My dear friend Dede...I miss you so much, I know you had to go away as we all will one day. The memories of working with you will always make me smile..I am lucky to have been your friend and to have laughed with you and to have cried with you. Rest sweet lady...my hero and friend...see you soon...we will see the beach....you, Bill and me....Judy

Judy buckholz

December 14, 2013

I would give anything for just one more day with you my dear sweet love of my life. reg.



I would give anything for just one more day with you my dear love of my life. Your other half


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December 13, 2013

I miss you so much.

Lorie

December 9, 2013

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