Lillian Hammond Obituary

Lillian A. Hammond (Mom, Mommy, Sweeney, Lil, Grandma, Great-grandmother) left peacefully Monday, March 19, 2012, to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Lillian was a lover, a wonderful chef, a dedicated Christian, and she enjoyed serving others.

Lillian was born in Mancos in 1934 to Frank and Mary Eppich (Koenig). She grew up with eight siblings learning the skills of farming, ranching, riding, sewing, and cooking. Lillian is survived by her sisters Helen, Dorthy, and brother Bill.

After high school, Lillian moved to Denver to be with her sisters and wait for her heartthrob Hugh to return from war in Korea. While waiting for Hugh, Lillian worked at Public Service Company in the billing department and as a clerk at King Soopers. Hugh returned from Korea, and shortly thereafter Lillian and Hugh were married on Sept. 26, 1954. Lillian loved her husband Hugh, whom she was married to for 58 years, and their three sons Greg, David, and Joe and their families. Lillian also adored their seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Lillian was especially happy to spoil her granddaughters after raising three ornery boys.

Lillian and Hugh were so dedicated to each other that, years ago, they decided to have "together forever" engraved on their headstone. Lillian loved her family so much, she held on for days to pass until she heard from all her grandchildren, and in order to be surrounded by her husband, three sons and their wives.

Lillian was a wonderful cook and baker, and made sure everyone had more than enough to eat. Lillian prepared food at home, and for school cafeterias, church socials, and fundraising bake sales. She also shared food and snacks at school activities, grandkids' sporting events, in care packages, with friends and neighbors, and delivered meals-on-wheels with Hugh. Lillian also sorted donated clothes for Mary's Closet, and washed, dried and mended garments to help those in need. After Lillian's sons graduated from school, Lillian returned to King Soopers and continued serving others as a cashier until she retired.

Lillian also enjoyed having fun, playing softball, dancing the night away with Hugh, playing cards with the wild ladies' pinochle group, bowling, snow tubing with her sons, fishing, camping, and traveling with friends and family.

Lillian was a jewel, a giver, a lover, spiritual, and a foundational role model. Before Mom left us, she blessed us with a beautiful memory - she opened her eyes one last time so we could gaze into her loving and comforting blue eyes. We love you, Mom!

A visitation was held on Friday, March 23, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Collins, and was followed by a rosary and the Mass of Christian Burial.

Memorial contributions can be made to Pathways Hospice and the Alzheimer's Association in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526.

Please visit www.allnutt.com to view Lillian's online obituary, sign the family guest book and send your condolences.