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Bella Hammer

Bella C. Hammer age 82, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, formerly of Fairdale, ND,  passed away peacefully at Altru Hospital on June 11, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. 

Bella C.  Hooey was born December 8, 1927 at Nekoma, ND the daughter of Alexander and Ethel (Verke) Hooey. She lived in Churches Ferry, N.D. where she began her elementary education and moved back to Nekoma, ND after the death of her dad Alex.  Bella was the foster child of Hans and Julia Hove in Osnabrock Township (Cavalier County), where she grew up and had many happy memories with her sister Ardelle and brother Howard.  She attended the rest of grade school at the Osnabrock Township Consolidated School and went on to graduate from Nekoma High School.  She attended Highland Lutheran Church where she was confirmed.

 

Bella married Elmer Hammer on June 10, 1947 at the Highland Lutheran church rural Fairdale, ND.  They lived and farmed near Fairdale, ND for over 50 years.  She had lived in the Sunset Home in Grafton since 2005.

 

Bella is a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, the A.L.C.W,  and a member of the Concordia College C-400 club as well as the Fairdale Booster Club.  Bella and Elmer were active in Lutheran Brotherhood and the Park River Bible Camp.  Her kindness and generosity has touched many.   Her nickname was Bella Baby.  Bella enjoyed music, photography, reading,  embroidery, traveling, watching Twins baseball, her granddaughters' sports activities, word search puzzles and until the decline of her health enjoyed attending as many activities as she could.

 

Bella is survived by and will be greatly missed and remembered by her daughter Karla Hammer (Tim Olson); grandchildren Megan, Courtney & Taylor Hammer and Jeff & Nick Olson.  Her sister Ardelle(Donald) Krom;  sister-in-law Marion (Howard) Hove; sister-in-law Rosie(Allen) Hooey; sister-in-law Bonnie(Edward) Hooey;  half-brother Earl(Norma) Olson and several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Hammer of  61 years (November 2008, her foster parents, her biological parents, and brothers Edward, William, Allen, Richard and Howard Hove. 

 

Bella leaves a legacy of love, caring, understanding, spontaneity and laughter and brightened up the world.  She will be sorely missed by all the lives she touched.  Her memory will live on forever in our hearts.  The Hammer family wishes to thank the Lutheran Sunset Home for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Bella over the past five years. 

 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday June 15, 2010 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Fairdale, ND. 

Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Monday, June 14, 2010 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND.  Visitation will also take place for one hour before the time of the services at the church on Tuesday.

 

Interment will be at Silvesta Cemetery of Fairdale, ND.

Condolences:

Bella was a sweet and caring person. I knew her most of my life. She was a friend of my mother Ilene Schanz. You are all in our prayers.       Ron Fischer

Dear Karla and Family,

I just wanted to say that Bella and Elmer were very special and were a great couple.  I remember the hardy laugh Bella had and her love of sports and the Twins.  We did get to visit her at Sunset Homes and enjoyed that very much.  This is Bill Hammer oldest daughter, and we live in Fargo.    Judi Ritterman

My deepest sympathy to Karla and family of Bella!  I remember her as always having an infectious smile and a great hardy laugh. My condolences to all!

Lana Fuglem

Dear Karla & family,

We are so sad to hear of your mother's passing. Her and Uncle Elmer were close to us when our family lived in Fairdale when we were very young. I attended school in 1st and 2nd grade there. We moved back to Washington in the middle of 2nd grade; but visited at length there whenever we could.  I loved it there, and became very close to Uncle Elmer and Aunt Bella.  I remember their beautiful and constant smiles and hospitality. Uncle Elmer really spoiled me.  You were lucky to have such lovable and kind parents who absolutely loved children. Your arrival was so wonderful for them. We kept up on your family news, and each Christmas got a card with photos of you and then your beautiful girls as they came along, and saw them grow. It was so nice to meet you and the girls in 1995 when I came with one of my daughters, Tina, to the  Fairdale Reunion.  Like you, I was also belssed with three daughters.  Now I also have two granddaughters and two litle grandsons, ages 1 and 3. I am sorry I haven't been able to come back to North Dakota to see you folks; but hope to do so in the future. Do you ever see Judy or Eugene?  I would love to hear from you when you get a chance.  My phone is 425-823-5257.  My email is a.lone@comcast.net.  Again, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Rest in Peace Aunt Bella and Uncle Elmer.

Love, your Cousin Adele

Karla and family,

We have you in our hearts and prayers during this very sad time. May the wonderful memories that you have comfort you and bring you joy in the days to come.

 Love, Cindy, Mike and family

Our deepest sympathy to you at Bella's passing.  She was such a lovely person.  We have many fond memories of Bella and Elmer from the time we spent in Fairdale.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Merle and Beth

Karla and family,    So sorry to hear about your loss, I went on a bus tour with Bella many years age and we kept in touch after that for years. She will be missed by all, but what wonderful memories we all have.  Take care, Sue Reiser 

Karla and family, I will always remember Auntie Bella, she was also my god-mother.  I loved her jolly laugh and her kind heart.  I remember many years of staying on the farm with them.  She will forever be in my heart!  Love, Rhonda and family...

             

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