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In memory of
Joan Alice von Buskirk
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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
Timeline
Born
March 26th, 1940
Graduated from high school
1958
Alameda, CA
Got married to Hugh Smith
1958
Survived by
Sydney Braga
Granddaughter
Donald Lee von Buskirk
Husband
Tanya Weaver
Daughter
Molly Whigham
Daughter
Jenifer Braga
Daughter
Crystal Geronimo
Granddaughter
Dylan Braga
Grandson
Owen Braga
Grandson
Ricardo Geronimo
Grandson
Tristan Geronimo
Grandson
Titan Geronimo
Grandson
Penelope Geronimo
Granddaughter
Hugh Smith
Ex-husband
Predeceased by
Other key details
Cause of death
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Neptune Society of Northern California
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