Husband George Ambrose HAMM 27
AKA: Bruce Hamm 2
Born: 6 Jun 1910 - Peak, Benton, Oregon, United States 24
Died: 1 Feb 1990 - Philomath, Benton, Oregon, United States 24
Buried: Feb 1990 - Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, United States
Father: William Henry HAMM 3
Mother: Eva Gertrude DAVIDSON
Marriage: 25 Aug 1932 - Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon, United States 28
Other Spouse: Ettie MOORE
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 1920 - Blodgett, Benton, Oregon, United States
• Census 2, 1930 - Philomath, Benton, Oregon, United States
W. Henry Hamm, 58
Gertrude Ham, 45
Harrison Hamm, 22
Virginia Hamm, 21
Bruce G. Hamm, 19
Evelyn Hamm, 17
Trepha M. Hamm, 9
• Social Security Number, 541-10-1839, 1990
Social Security Information:
Name: BRUCE G HAMM
SSN: 541-10-1839
Last Residence:
Born: 6 Jun 1910
Last Benefit:
Died: 1 Feb 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (Before 195)
Wife Thelma Elnora SMITH
Born: 8 Oct 1915 - Sweet Home, Linn, Oregon, United States 28
Died: 9 Mar 2008 - Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, United States
Buried: 13 Mar 2008 - Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, United States
Father: Fred Altaverd SMITH 3,28,41,42
Mother: Ruby G. HAWK 2,28
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation - Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon, United States
Thelma worked in the cannery located on Ninth Street in Corvallis for many years. She then worked in the shoe department at the Corvallis JC Penney store until retirement. She also canned all her own fruits and vegetables. She knitted many pairs of slippers to cover her grandchildren's feet and afghans to warm them. She enjoyed a monthly game of cards and her bowling league. She traveled to many far-away places. She enjoyed her home, flowers, and family. Her main claim to fame was the dill pickles she enjoyed sharing with her family.
• Census 3, Jan 1920 - , Polk County, Oregon, United States
Fred Smith, 28
Ruby Smith, 27
Wilma Smith, 6
Thelma Smith, 4 yrs 3 months
Milo Smith, 2
• Census 2, Apr 1930 - Philomath, Benton, Oregon, United States
Fred A. Smith, 38
Ruby G. Smith, 38
Wilma F. Smith, 16
Thelma E. Smith, 14
Milo F. Smith, 12
Children
1 M Bruce George HAMM Jr.
Born: 29 Dec 1933
Died: 15 Sep 2010 - Philomath, Benton, Oregon, United States
Buried:
Spouse: Janeth RIKER 26
Marr: 11 Aug 1955 - , Benton County, Oregon, United States
2 F Laura Irene HAMM
Born: 11 Nov 1935 43
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Richard KNUDSEN
3 M Stephen Fred HAMM
Born: 13 Jun 1938 35
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Margaret DIXON
Spouse: Sharon McKAY
4 M Ronald William HAMM
Born: 26 Apr 1942 43
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Linda SEITZINGER
Spouse: Helga
5 M Timothy Lee HAMM
Born: 12 Oct 1954 26
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Lana BREADNER
Death Notes: Husband - George Ambrose Hamm
Oregon Death Index:
Name: Hamm, Bruce George
County: Benton
Death Date: 01 Feb 1990
Certificate: 90-02493
Spouse: Thelma
Birth Date: 06 Jun 1910
General Notes: Husband - George Ambrose Hamm
Death Notes: Wife - Thelma Elnora Smith
Corvallis Gazette Times March 11, 2008:
Thelma Hamm
Thelma Hamm, age 92, of Corvallis died Sunday, March 9, at Corvallis Manor. McHenry Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements
Corvallis Gazette Times March 12, 2008:
Thelma Elnora Hamm
Oct. 8, 1915 - March 9, 2008
Thelma Elnora Hamm of Philomath passed away peacefully March 9 at the Corvallis Manor. She was 92 years old.
Thelma was born in Pleasant Valley-Sweet Home on Oct. 8, 1915, to Fred and Ruby (Hawk) Smith. During her youth she lived in Sweet Home, Black Rock, Munkers' Station-West Scio and Philomath. She met Bruce Hamm Sr. while picking hops in the hop fields by what is now Crystal Lake Drive. They married on Aug. 25, 1932. They purchased a ranch west of Philomath and raised a family of five children.
Thelma was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to five generations of Oregon loggers.
Thelma worked in the cannery located on Ninth Street in Corvallis for many years. She then worked in the shoe department at the Corvallis JC Penney store until retirement. She also canned all her own fruits and vegetables. She knitted many pairs of slippers to cover her grandchildren's feet and afghans to warm them. She enjoyed a monthly game of cards and her bowling league. She traveled to many far-away places. She enjoyed her home, flowers, and family. Her main claim to fame was the dill pickles she enjoyed sharing with her family.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Sr.; two brothers, Milo and Floyd; and a sister, Wilma. She is survived by her son Bruce Jr. (Janeth) of Philomath; daughter Laura Knudson (Dick) of Philomath; son Stephen (Sharon) of Sisters; son Ronald (Sue) of Corvallis; son Timothy (Lana) of Olympia, Wash.; sister, Marlene Taylor of Porterville, Calif.; as well as 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
There will be a graveside service for the family at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Corvallis.
The service will be given by her son Tim Hamm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Benton Hospice Service in care of McHenry Funeral Home. Online condolences can be directed to www.mchenryfuneralhome.com <http://www.mchenryfuneralhome.com>.