Sidney B. Hammarlund
August 17, 1917-October 17, 2007
Sidney B. Hammarlund, 90, of South Bend, passed away of Alzheimer's and prostate cancer at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in his residence.
Sidney was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 17, 1917, to Tage Thomas and Svea (Detterburg) Hammarlund.
He came to Angola, IN, to attend Tristate University because he could earn a degree in three years instead of the normal four years there. Upon graduation in 1939, with a degree in aeronautical engineering, he moved to South Bend to accept a position at the Bendix Corporation where he worked in the landing gear division.
On May 23, 1942, he married Doris L. Hassenger, who survives in South Bend. Other survivors include a daughter, Debra L. (William) Zoback of Lovelock, NV; a granddaughter, Beth Ann Hammarlund of Minneapolis, MN; a grandson, Jack Zaback; a sister, Doris Newsom of Hagerstown, MD; and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Hammarlund of Bellevue, NE.
His two sons predeceased him, T. Michael Hammarlund on March 10, 2006, and Craig E. Hammarlund on June 6, 1991; as did his brother, George G. (Alyce Mae) Hammarlund of Ludlow, MA.
Mr. Hammarlund was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, the Bendix Management Retirees Club, and the Battell Senior Center where he and his wife played duplicate bridge.
Until he lost his sight, he and Doris enjoyed traveling following his retirement. They went out West many times, including four trips to the Grand Canyon and a trip to Ramsey Canyon, AZ, that is famous for its hummingbirds. One of his favorite trips was when they went to Sweden and he got to meet more than 30 of his mother's relatives there.
Their home has a collection of the many woodcarvings done by Sidney and many Indian artifacts they collected on their trips out West. He played the organ, and loved to fish and play golf. He was proud that he could walk 18 holes of golf at Elbel Park in two hours, which is very fast.
A memorial funeral service is being planned for today, October 26, at 10 a.m. in Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 115 S. Francis St., between Colfax and Jefferson, with Rev. Jamie Miller, pastor, officiating.
The family will gather and share refreshments with friends for an hour following the service in the church's "Gathering Place." Burial of his ashes will be later at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, MI, alongside other family members.
Mrs. Hammarlund wishes to thank all of those who helped them throughout Sidney's illness, but especially the nurses and caregivers at the Milton Home, Southern Care Hospice, Dr. Ansari's, Dr. Kiehm's and Dr. Kristl's offices.
McGann Hay, Morningstar Funerals & Cremations, is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences to the family, log on to www.McGannHay.com.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Southern Care Hospice, 310 W. McKinley Ave., Suite 3403, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
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