Stanley Horace Hammond

Stanley Horace Hammond passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Creekside Assisted Living. Stan was born in Ogden, Utah, on July 9, 1931, to Horace Larue Hammond and Norma Eliza Smith Hammond, the second of three children. He grew up in Ogden, where he developed a love for hiking, skiing, and the outdoors, interests that stayed with him throughout his life.

Stan served a two-and-a-half year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Spanish-American Mission, where he dedicated himself to sharing the gospel and strengthening branches across Texas. His mission was a formative experience that deepened his testimony and shaped the course of his life.

He met his wife, Joyce Peterson, at an LDS Institute dance during her freshman year at Weber College. Though Joyce was engaged to a BYU student at the time, Stan’s persistence and devotion won her heart. They were married August 19, 1954, in the Salt Lake Temple. This began a partnership that lasted nearly 69 years until Joyce’s passing in 2023, and now continues in the eternities.

Shortly after their marriage, Stan was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He served honorably, spending time in Germany with the 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. His letters with Joyce sustained them during those years apart, and here turned home in 1956 to meet their first child, Connie, who was 9 months old.After completing his military service, Stan pursued higher education at Utah State University,where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering. He built a long and successful career in the defense industry, working primarily with Lockheed in Sunnyvale, California.

During their years in Sunnyvale, Stan and Joyce welcomed three more children—David, Karen, and Steven—and raised all of their children to adulthood there. Following an early retirement from Lockheed, Stan joined Martin Marietta, which brought the couple to Yardley, Pennsylvania for the final years of his career. Shortly after arriving in Yardley, Martin Merietta merged with Lockheed and became Lockheed Martin.

Stan and Joyce loved their time on the east coast. During that time they made frequent trips to Amish country and the various U.S historical sites in the surrounding states. Upon retirement, the couple chose to go home to Utah and spent time in Layton, Centerville, and Bountiful.

Stan was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served faithfully in many callings, including Elders Quorum President, Ward Clerk, Stake executive secretary and servicemen’s group leader while stationed in Germany. He spent many years working with the youth of the Church often as a Scout Leader. He and Joyce later served together as missionaries at Temple Square. He continued to hold and faithfully fulfill his callings until well past his 90th birthday. His testimony and dedication to his faith were constants throughout his life.

Stan was deeply committed to the Boy Scout program, serving for many years as a leader and mentor. Stan believed in the values of Scouting and took joy in helping young men develop character, skills, and a love for the outdoors. His influence extended to countless youth who benefited from his guidance and example. He led scouts on 50-mile treks by bike and foot, taught them to build canoes and kayaks, and organized camping trips ranging from overnight outings to week-long expeditions. Family was always Stan’s greatest joy. He cherished time with his children and grandchildren, whether it was helping with homework, looking at stars through his telescope, playing computer games, camping, hiking, fixing something we broke, reading, or telling stories of his Army days.

Stan was a quiet, intelligent man, often speaking only after thoughtful consideration. When he did speak, it was usually with a humor so dry it took a moment to fully appreciate. Stan enjoyed a variety of hobbies throughout his life. Stan was a skilled carpenter who built numerous cabinets for his home and even designed and constructed an addition to their Sunnyvale house.

He took pride in his impressive model train and enjoyed gardening, astronomy, photography,and visiting historical sites. A lifelong learner, he embraced computers and remained tech-savvy well into his 90s. He was a constant source of support for his children and grandchildren, attending their many activities and events. After Joyce’s passing, he found comfort in creating elaborate Lego designs, a hobby that reflected his enduring passion for building and creativity. He is remembered for his quiet strength, his sense of humor, and his deep love for Joyce and their family.

Prior to Stan’s passing, his love for Joyce was apparent to all. However, the depth of this love became even more evident after she was gone. His grief and expressions of love for her during the three years he spent without her were frequent and sweet. He often said he was missing his other half.

Stan is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce; his parents; sister, Roma Jean Murphy;daughter-in-law, Elisa Hammond; son-in-law, Mark Merrill; and many other loved ones. He is survived by his sister, Kathryn Gardner; and four children, Connie Bailey (Steve), David Hammond, Karen Kerr (late Mark, Gordon), and Steven Hammond (late Elisa, Jessica); as well as twenty-one grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

We are deeply grateful to the compassionate staff at Creekside Senior Living for the care they provided to Stan following his wife’s passing. We also extend heartfelt thanks to the dedicated team from Ovation Hospice who lovingly watched over him during the past month and a half.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20th at Russon Mortuary, 295 N Main St, Bountiful, UT 84010, where viewings will be held Friday evening, December 19th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9:00–9:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow at Ogden City Cemetery.

Services will be streamed live on Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and this obituary page.