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1933 - 2006
 Nancy Colquitt Hammond, aged 72, of Greenville, died from complications of ALS on October 16,2006. Nancy was a selfless mother, sister, wife and friend She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dr.Ronald B.Hammond; children, Barbara and John Ludlow and Russell and Sarah Hammond; Brothers, Edward and Lee Colquitt; and Grandchildren, Will, Rachel, John, James and Claire. Nancy was born in Detroit and graduated from Cass Tech High School (’51) and The University of Michigan(’55), Her favorite things in life were painting, sewing, gardening, cooking, reading and caring for our fragile environment. For more than 20 years and despite the weather, Nancy traveled once a week to paint with Grand Rapids and Ada Firehouse Friends. She devoted countless hours to charitable and community activities in Greenville that involved children, art and education. Nancy organized and implemented the first Booked for Lunch at the Greenville Library and served as Library Board President in the 1960’s. She founded the Danish Festival Art Fair, served on the Belding Community Hospital Board, and gave of her time to: The Greenville United Methodist Church, Greenville Area Foundation, and Art Among Friends at the Flat River Community Library. She mentored and tutored students at Cedar Crest School and served as both a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader at Baldwin Heights School. For more than ten years, she interviewed high school seniors for the University of Michigan Regent Alumni Scholarship. During her last months, Nancy courageously fought ALS and until her death was still the smartest person in the room. She will be greatly missed by her family who will honor her in a private memorial service and who will remember her infamous words: “Gentle Ways are Best”. Memorial contributions in honor of Nancy may be made to the Flat River Community Library “Friends of the Library” Fund 200 W. Judd ST. Greenville MI 48838. |
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There are currently 18 condolences.
Rod and June Fischer - Huntington Beach, CA
Sunday October 22, 2006 at
2:12 AM
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To the Hammond Family,
May God bless and comfort you in this most difficult of times. The sorrow you feel today will in time be replaced by the best of memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rod and June Fischer
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Barbara Mackenzie and Harry Macdonell
Thursday October 19, 2006 at
9:39 PM
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Barbara and I were so very sorry to hear of Nancy's death. Barbara is on her way to Florida, but asked me to convey her condolences. She remembers with great fondness their painting trips to Europe and elsewhere and will miss her a great deal. For my part we only met once or twice, but I remember her as a particularly lively and interesting person. She will be sorely missed
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Thursday October 19, 2006 at
2:27 PM
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To Nancy's husband and family - please accept my sympathy for your loss. I did not know any of you, but Nancy was a friend of mine for the many years we painted together at Loretta Sailors' house. Nancy once invited Loretta and me to visit with her at your condo in Florida. We had a wonderful time painting together down there. I have some great photos that will always remind me of those memories of Nancy. To say that she was a great person and a terrific friend is just not enough. I regret that I did not keep in touch with her after my husband's death and I stopped painting. I am really saddened to hear of her illnes - and I am looking at her picture finding it really hard to believe that she is no longer with us. My heart goes out to you as you grieve - she will be remembered by many.
Sincerely, Pam Clause
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Kurt, Debra, and Amber Eberspeaker
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
9:52 PM
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Thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this saddened time. We will never forget everything that you all did for us when Casey passed away. I will never forget the smile on Casey's face when your mom was able to alter Casey's racing suit for him. He had just gotten from the company he ordered it form and tried it on and it wouldn't fit, they told him to return it and would have the correct size to him in about two weeks. Well, this was a wednesday and Casey was to race friday night. He was very disappointed, until he found out that Mrs. Hammond was able to alter the suit for him, then all smiles. Well that friday he raced and also took won his first event. So someday when that suit is looked at we will remember two people.
Love The Eberspeaker's
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Lewis Family
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
9:47 PM
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To the Ludlow family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Lewis's - Marcia, Zach, Ty and Jake
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BARBARA and HENRY DANIELSKY
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
2:39 PM
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Dear Dr Hammond and family, we are so sorry on the loss of your Wife,Mother ,Mother in-Law,Grandmother and our Friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Danielsky's
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Marcela Ort
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
12:27 PM
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Dear Dr. Hamond,
Richard and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marcela
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Shawn
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
11:52 AM
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Dear Ham and family, I have a lovely painting of your mom's on my wall, a beautiful hand painted trunk she painted me for graduation, and yes, even a Greenville Furniture cedar box that she painted on the top of for me. I still treasure them all. I have a lot of memories of your bubbly mom at Camp Hammond, Barry Street, Chicago Museum, and so many more times. She was certainly one of those moms who had a lot of influence on us. I will always picture when I last saw her... walking briskly around the lake. Hope to be in touch with you. Love Shawn
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Heidi Drake Anonick
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
8:12 AM
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You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Heidi
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Roger and Chris Gough
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
7:39 AM
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We were so sorry to hear of Nancy's illness and death. We shall always remember her soft voice and gentle ways. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Kelly Godfrey
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at
7:23 AM
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Barb,
I am so sorry to hear of your moms illness and passing. I remember many fun times with you and your family and your mom always made me feel welcome. I still treasure those times. She was full of life! Her smile was always contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and Russ. God Bless ! Kelly
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Andy Wheeler
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
10:59 PM
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Dr. Hammond, Russ and Barb:
I wanted you all to know how much Mrs. Hammond meant to me. One of my first jobs years ago was mowing the lawn when you moved to Baldwin Lake. I think I spent as much time hanging out with Louie as I did mowing. Mrs. Hammond always invited me in for lemonade, cookies or some other treat. She was always so good to me, even when I would "forget" to show up as I got older. About 12 years ago she did a painting of the Grand Haven pier and lighthouses for me. It still hangs above my fireplace today. It's always had special meaning because of who painted it.
My thoughts are with you all.
Andy
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Deborah (Hansen) Daggett
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
7:54 PM
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It's been a few years since I've had the opportunity to speak with Nancy, because of the fact that I know longer work at my fathers dry cleaners; Gay's Cleaners. But I will never forget what a wonderful lady she was, so pleasant and friendly. My prayers are with your family. God bless you all. Deb Daggett
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Larry Cameron
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
5:12 PM
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Doc, Barb & Russ, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Mrs. Hammond was a great lady and truly one of the "Moms" of our growing up years in Greenville. The world certainly was made better by the gift of her life. Peace and love, Larry
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David and Lorri McGowan
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
4:18 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy was the definition of "a lady". She was a dear friend and we will treasure our memories of her.
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Les and Vesta Morford
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
3:18 PM
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Barb, We were so sorry to hear about your mom's departure. We actually didn't know about her illness wutil Scot Hornbrook stopped by just the other day.
She will truly be missed by this community. The one word that I would describe her as would be "serenity". Always the cool-headed, calm and thoughtful one.
With our deepest sympathy,
Les and Vesta Morford
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Cindi Ryan
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
11:58 AM
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I was fortunate to meet Nancy two years ago at Russ and Sarah's house. At that time, my own mother was losing her fight with cancer, and Nancy, though I had just met her, took the time to offer me one of the most powerful messages of hope and comfort that I ever received during that tough time in my life. I wish that I was as eloquent as she in offering some comfort to you all now. But you can continue on with the pride of being the loved ones of a strong, wonderful woman. Though her art was beautiful, the most amazing art was Nancy herself. Our family will remember you in our prayers.
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Linda (Ort) Richmond
Tuesday October 17, 2006 at
11:52 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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