Ronald Percy Hammond

December 6th, 1937 – June 13th, 2017

With incredible sadness we bid Ron farewell as he embarked on his final journey.  Ron was the only child born to Alphie and Percy Hammond of North Battleford, SK.  He had a happy, carefree childhood with parents that adored him.  Ron married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Hood in 1957 and would have celebrated their 60th Anniversary on August 3rd.  Patrick, Sandra and Cindy made their family complete.  Over the years the family continued to grow as their children married.  Pat married Sherry Johnston and have one son, Anthony (deceased) and two daughters, Carmen and Lindsey.  Carmen married Blake Englot and they have Kaden, Cali and Cooper.  Lindsey married Curtis Englot and their children are Camron, Andria, Rayanne, Vance and Paisley Jean.  Sandra married Keith Silversides and they have two children, Katelyn and Regan.  Katelyn is married to Caleb Eschbach and Regan’s partner is Tye Buettner.  Cindy married Neil Gamble and they have two sons, Matthew and McKenzie.  Matthew’s partner is Danae Rose.  Ron started his career with the C.N.R. where he served his apprenticeship in Electrical Construction.  Later moving to Moose Jaw where he instructed at S.T.I, retiring in 1995.  He enjoyed his work with fellow instructors and students.  Ron had many interests throughout his life – coaching Ball and Hockey.  He worked with the Army Cadets for forty years and had a keen interest in the military.  Ron was often seen driving his 1953 Jeep around Moose Jaw.  He volunteered with the White Hackle Pipe Band and the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company.  He was a member of Mystic Tie Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star in Saskatoon and of the Legion in Moose Jaw.  Ron attended the Salvation Army Church and helped with various programs over the years.  In 2012 Ron was humbled to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to Canada.  We must not forget about the cabin at Cochin Beach where we spent our summers for 40 years enjoying fishing, fire pits and friends.  One of Ron’s passions was being a Steam Engineer on the little engine 101 at the Western Development Museum.  He would arrive early along with Paul and later with Gord, and would fill the boiler and build the fire to get the steam up and ready for a day of passengers.  As we watched Ron’s body waste away we took comfort from this old Scottish Epitath that the body is like an engine and we know that Ron is at peace and secure with our ultimate caregiver.  At Ron’s request there will be no funeral service.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550