Death date: Feb 27, 2011
GAYLORD E. HAMM, 98, of L'Anse, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Covington Rest Home. He was born in Ontonagon, MI. on September 26, 1912 the son of the late Elmer and Lottie (Stevens) Hamm. Gaylord attended school in Read Obituary
You never realize how much some one means to you until they are gone. On valentines day I asked Mr. Hamm to be my valentine,his reply"Of course,I could never turn down a pretty girl like you" Then he gave me a kiss on the cheek and a hug.He reminded me how important my job is to care for those that live there.He will always have a special place in my heart and he will never be forgotten!!
I met Mr. Hamm many years ago...doo drop inn.I told him we have a date here next year at this table well two seasons later I walked in and there he was,I said you been waitn all this time with great humor he replied well yes!! I afectionatly called him the littlest hamster. What a great friend and spirit...Saw him 2 wks ago,asked him,remember me??He returned who could forget you,gypsey?well I ASK WHO COULD FORGET MR> HAMM?? NOT I!! REST well my friend..till next season or two?!! LOVINGLY ANITA
Gramps was the greatest. Jimmy & Roy were like brothers to me. I spent more time at Gramps then I did at my own home. I learned alot from him & always felt as though I was a part of the family. I'll miss him alot but some of the best times of my life were spent in his home. He was a special & rare person and I thank him for the lessons he taught me. My deepest sorrow to my friends.
Mr. Hamm was a dear, sweet man. I will miss him very much, when I go visit the rest home. God be with you in your loss. Peggy
Gaylord Hamm is my grandfather, the father of my mother Audrey Skellett. Prior to his passing we had six generations in our family. Grandpa met his great-great-great granddaughter, Nevaeh Rose Ewald last summer when all 6 generations stopped in to vist him in Covington. He has been reunited with Grandma, he will be lonely no more.
Great-Grandpa Hamm was married to Garnet. They raised my Dad Jim Hamm and my Uncle Roy in L'Anse. He was a cute and funny guy. My brother Michael and his kids (Michael, December, and Erik) loved visiting with him when Michael was still alive and "Grandpa Hamm" was still getting around. He will be missed and remembered in many ways by the 4 generations he has left behind.
Old Gay was very entertaining when he stopped in! Although it has been some time since he did so, I will never forget how he had to get to the "Dew drop in" to make it for lunch! He will be missed by myself and many others. My heart goes out to his family members.
