Mo's anniversary

One of Belinda's PEO sisters dropped off a special thought today at the parsonage as we remembered the anniversary of Mo's passing.

A living memorial

Belinda's brother, Rob, planted a tree in honor and memory of their mom today, which happened to be Arbor Day. 

Planted in the "lower meadow" at the Hammitt's ranch, the "Double H," in Elbert, Colorado. Mo's ashes were placed around the roots of the tree to nourish the growth of this living memorial. Above is the link to the video of Rob spreading her ashes. (And watch the last three seconds of the video very carefully! You'll see a round greenish ball of light dancing around the lower left of the screen. We believe it is Mo's spirit dancing for joy … in harmony with the singing birds.)

Memorial service

Sheila Margaret (Barlow) Hammitt was bade goodbye this morning at the Stevensville United Methodist Church with family and friends in attendance.

The service may be seen at this link.

Sheila Margaret (Barlow) Hammitt obituary

STEVENSVILLE — Sheila Margaret Barlow Hammitt, of Stevensville, passed away on May 3, 2019, in Missoula. A memorial service is planned for May 23 at 11 a.m. at the Stevensville United Methodist Church.

Sheila was born in Ilford, Essex County, England, to Raymond and Margaret Barlow on May 5, 1928; she was the oldest of three children. She completed her schooling at 15, and she started her career as a stenographer for a law firm. Her teen years were influenced by World War II. She would recount the family’s experience of spending an average of four nights a week in the nearby bomb shelter. The next morning, they would go home, get washed up, and report to school, work, maintaining as normal a routine as was possible then. This shaped Sheila’s approach to the rest of her life. She was strong, resilient. She always focused on the big picture, i.e., what was important was duty, honor, family. “Love always makes a way.”

Read more at this link.

Rest in Peace

Stevensville - Sheila M. Hammitt, 90, passed away in the evening, Friday, May 3, 2019, at The Village Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula.

In lieu of cards, flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College Street, Stevensville, Montana 59870.

For England and St. George!

Visiting in Missoula

It's been nice to visit with both Belinda and Rob this week as I spent time in the hospital!