Obituary

Remembering Carole Sue Hammond

Hammond, Carole Sue Carole Sue Hammond, age 77, of Caledonia, formerly of Wall Lake (Delton) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Harter, brother, Charles Harter Jr. Carole was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who cherished her family.  She was self-less and giving, always putting others before herself.  As a strong woman of faith, she persevered through her battle with cancer and was at peace with her Lord.  She enjoyed many hobbies and passions including golf, playing bridge, bowling and cooking. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 58 years, Bud Hammond; children, Kathie and Ted Vaughn of Caledonia, Kerry (Michele) Hammond of Hollywood, FL, Kevin and Teri Hammond of Plainwell; 9 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren,1 great grandchild; sisters, Jackie Morrical, Linda and Bob Marcantonio, Sally and Steve Longerbone and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday 12 noon at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf  Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. Kentwood with Pastor Robert Norton officiating where a luncheon will be held immediately following.  Relatives and friends may meet the family 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice.    

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Our thoughts are with you Bud, along with your family. She was a great lady and our whole street will miss her presence and cheerful smile. Bob & Sharon Becker

Thinking of you all. Carole was a wonderful woman. She will be missed. Blaine & Carolyn Tubbs

Bud, Kathie, Kevin & Kerry and families, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Carole Sue was a classy lady, full of fun and love. Her talents were many and she always had time for everyone. Our garage sale days were full of memories we will never forget. Thank you all for sharing such a beautiful person and friend with us. Hugs and love to you all. Rodg & Lin Rodger and Lin Hough

Bud, Kathy, Kerry, Kevin and the rest of the family, I'm so sorry to hear of Carole's passing. Some of my favorite childhood memories are of our family vacations. Carole was a great lady with a wonderful laugh. God's peace to all of you. Della & Mike Simmons

Dear Bud and Family You are all in my thoughts and prayers,, Lord:s Blessings Huggs,,Shirley Shirley

It was a great pleasure to know you. You were the sweetest lady & you will be greatly missed in FL. Denny & Sandy Avery Denny & Sandy Avery

Carole's family - you were blessed to have this wonderful woman in your lives and she was blessed with all of you. Betsy O'Donal

carole we will miss you you were a good friend we were honored to know you you and your family are in our hearts and prayers russ & elsie mcnamee

Bud and Family, So sorry to hear of Carole's passing. We didn't know you for long but came to love you in our HTP family. Dave and Judy Neal Anonymous

Carole was my very best friend for over 40 yrs when we met at school for parent teacher meetings. I will miss you very much. Love Joyce Anonymous

Dear Bud & family Carole & I became good friends in a very short time. I will miss her in Florida & am glad to have known her. Be grateful for the many years of love that you shared. Myrna Capon

Bud & Family - We are sorry that we can not be there for you, but we have you in our thoughts. God Bless you all. Bob & Lois

Bud and family: Doug and I were so sorry to hear about Carole. I had lazy summer chats with her (and Kathie) and have missed those ever since you moved! I enjoyed knowing her very much. Take care, and God Bless. Doug and Pam Cook

Carole was such a great lady, & had such a positive outlook. She will be missed. Prayers for the family during this sad time. Paul & Judy Carney

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