Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Thursday, April 10 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Service: Memorial services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church in Canton, SD.
Phyllis Hammond, age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025 at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, SD. Memorial services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church in Canton, SD. Visitation, with family present, will be Thursday, April 10 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. Memorials may directed to Redeemer Free Lutheran Church.
Phyllis was born on June 13, 1931 to Earl and Esther (Johnson) Boyum. She graduated from Inwood High School in 1950. She married Russell Hammond on May 16, 1950 in Luverne, MN. She enjoyed going dancing, listening to music, and going trucking with her husband.
In addition to raising her children, Phyllis worked at Farmers State Bank for over 30 years. Phyllis was a dire-hard MN Twins and New England Patriots fan and loved going to MLB games around the country with her son, Steve. She was also an avid supporter of local sports and enjoyed bowling in her younger years. Phyllis will be remembered for her great sense of humor.
Phyllis is survived by her son, Steve; sister, Judy (Wayne) Groeneweg; family friend, Mike Hansen; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; son, Terry; infant brother, John Boyum; brother and sister-in-law, Earl (Evelyn) Boyum; and sister and brother-in-law, Joan (Ron) Johnson.
Sweetest lady ever! I will miss you, precious Aunt Phyllis!
Wonderfull Lady, RIP, You will always be remembered for your loyalty to the Canton community.
Phyllis lived 93 years of life with that beautiful smile of hers and her gorgeous hair! She was a kind and thoughtful lady. God bless her memory.
One of the kindest, nicest people I have ever known.
So sorry to hear the passing of Phyllis. Always enjoyed her being at all our games. RIP
Phyllis was a beautiful and kind person. I’ve known her all my life, and I must say she made my life a better one. My sincere condolences.
You always made me feel special by showing your concern. You were a wonderful person.
Phyllis was such a wonderful lady!!! May she rest high in Paradise. My deepest sympathy & my heartfelt prayers go out to Steve & the entire family. God bless you all.
Steve, Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
Steve, I want to send my condolences in the loss of your mom. Your mom looks like what I remember her looking. I am Lisa, Steve and Scott’s mom. You probably don’t remember me Roger and I were divorced in Dec of 1975. Take care of yourself.
Deepest sympathy to Steve and family. Phyllis was one of a kind, always ready to lend a hand to anybody who needed help. She was always such a happy person who always had a smile on her face.RIP Phyllis