Cheryll Jane Rose Hammond, age 68, died peacefully on February 27, 2016 with her husband and sons by her side, after a brief battle with cancer. Cheryll was born October 31, 1947 in Benecia, California, the daughter of Dorothy and Jones Rose Jr.
Cheryll’s greatest passion was her family, especially her grandchildren. She spent much of her life helping others, and was one of the sweetest kindest souls to all those who were lucky enough to be in her life.
Cheryll’s family moved to Tooele, Utah when she was a freshman in high school where she met her husband and lifetime partner. In 1967, she married the love of her life, Howard Hammond. While living in Tooele, she had her first son, Bryon and worked for the Tooele Army Depot. In 19--, they moved to Butte, Montana where Cheryll worked for Montana Tech and had her second child, Mick. In 19--, they moved to Tonopah, Nevada, where Cheryll worked for the Nye County School District and made many lifelong friends. 19—took them to Littleton, Colorado, where she wholeheartedly enjoyed the diverse restaurant choices and culture that the large city brought. Her final move was in 1993 to Winnemucca, Nevada where she resided until her passing. Cheryll retired from the Humboldt County District Attorney’s office in 19— after many years of assisting and helping community members through the Child Support Division, where her caring nature was always her greatest asset to others. After her retirement, Cheryll enjoyed traveling, participating as an active member of the NNATV and NNRC clubs and volunteering at and attending lunches daily at the Senior Center.
Cheryll is survived by her husband, Howard Hammond, sons; Bryon Hammond and Mick Hammond, granddaughters; Courtney and Chelsie Hammond, daughter; Angela Hammond, grandsons; Cody and Brandon Frederick, sister; Ramona Rose, brother; Jerry (Lisa) Rose, many nieces and nephews; and a number of other close relatives and friends.
There will be services held at First Baptist Church in Winnemucca, Nevada on Saturday, March 5, 2016 with a reception to follow.
