- Date Of Birth: October 18, 1926
- Date Of Death: January 20, 2016
- State: Idaho
Norma Lee Calhoun Hammack, 89, passed away January 20, 2016 at her daughter’s home, of natural causes.
Norma was born in Cape Fair, MO on October 18, 1926 to James and Virginia Calhoun. At the age of 9, the family moved to the Boise, Meridian, Idaho area. She attended Ustick School and Meridian High School. At the age of 20, she married Roy Hammack and they enjoyed 42 years together. Mom and Dad enjoyed their children: Tom Hammack (Mary), and Kathy Bonham (Larry). Mom and Dad were thrilled when the grandchildren came along.
Mom was the ultimate home maker. Sewed like a tailor, cooked like a chef, you would never find a speck of dust in her home; even the yard was immaculate. She was constantly making things better for her family. Mom will be remembered for her monster cinnamon rolls, her cream pies, her Better than Sex Cakes, Lasagna, and stroganoff.
Mom enjoyed bowling on leagues at Westgate Lanes and Westy’s. She was on ladies’ leagues, and she and Dad were also on several mixed leagues. But the favorite of Mom and the family were the times at their cabin on West Mountain, near Cascade, ID. She enjoyed catching the perch for the big fish fry, then a night of cards and board games.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Hammack; twins, Linda and Lonnie Hammack; son, Tom Hammack; grandson, Jason Bonham. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Floyd, Raymond, Virgil, John and Don Calhoun; sisters, Fern Bolen, Blanche Gentry, Belva Seitz, Nola Meek, and one other young sister.
Mom was also “substitute Mom” for many of her nieces and nephews. Many others have said she was their favorite “aunt” even though they weren’t related. She was loved by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank St. Luke’s Home Health, and Harrison’s Hope Hospice for their help with Mom’s care the past few months.
