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Obituary

Joan Alice von Buskirk (Hammond), 85, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Modesto Kaiser Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 26, 1940 to Kenneth Sidney and Wanda Llewellyn Hammond (Lake) in Washington County, Oregon.

Before moving to Modesto, Joan was a resident of Livermore, California for over 60 years, where she lived as a homemaker. Joan adored dancing and was a member of Squarenaders and the Valley Travelers Square …

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Community Involvement

Participated in

Attendee of

The Red Hat Society

Attendee of

Squarenaders

Attendee of

The Valley Travelers Square Dance Group

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Born

March 26th, 1940
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Graduated from high school

1958
Alameda, CA
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Got married to Hugh Smith

1958

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Cause of death

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Neptune Society of Northern California
Funeral services provided by

Neptune Society of Northern California

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