Dennis Leroy Hammermaster's Obituary
Dennis Leroy Hammermaster passed away on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 in Puyallup, WA. He was born in Tacoma, WA on April 21, 1947 and he lived his entire life in Pierce County. Dennis graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. He married the love of his life Sandra McGill in 1966 and they celebrated their 57-year anniversary this year. Daughter Stacie was born in 1969 followed by younger daughter April in 1973.
Dennis enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 1967 as an Airman Basic and completed training at Lackland Air Force Base. Dennis retired from the Air Force Reserve in 2003 as a Colonel.
Dennis earned his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 1970 and his Master’s degree in 1974 both at University of Puget Sound. He taught elementary school for a number of years and then in 1978, he completed Advanced Graduate Studies at Pacific Lutheran University and became an elementary school principal for the Franklin Pierce School District until his retirement.
Dennis was an avid golfer and a member of the Linden Golf Course in Puyallup. He was a dog lover and adored his pets he had over the years Moose, Koko and Pepper and would walk them in his neighborhood and chat with his neighbors. Dennis also had a passion for cars and had a variety of cars over the years which included a Porsche and a Model A. For some time he was a member of a local Model A club.
Services will be December 8, 2023 at 11 am at the Mountain View Celebration of Life Center where Dennis will have full military honors.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, his twin sister Darlene, his daughters Stacie Costanich and April Barnum, four grandchildren Ashley Jones, Kara Jones, Annabelle Barnum and Elliott Barnum, and three great grandchildren Ayden, Ava and Sienna Rae.
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