Dorothy (Dot) Hammel was born in Kindersley on June 27, 1928

HAMMEL - Dorothy (Dot) Hammel was born in Kindersley on June 27, 1928, to Elizabeth and John Pembleton. She grew up on the family farm southeast of Kindersley with 12 siblings, many of whom passed away at a young age.

On October 4, 1948, Dorothy married Ned Hammel from Glidden. They lived on a farm a few miles northwest of Glidden until the 1980’s when they moved into Glidden. They raised five children while living on the farm, Betty, Larry, Rick, Ed and Vern. Over the years, Dorothy always had a big vegetable garden, chickens and a cow or two. She did a lot of canning, jam and jelly making and baking, and a variety of crafts and sewing. Her true passions were quilting, knitting and crotchet. We all have more than one quilt or afghan we treasure and hold dear to keep her memory alive.

Dorothy worked in the Kindersley Union Hospital as a candy striper in her early years before she was married. After having a family, she went back to work at the hospital as a nurse’s aid and worked there for over 20 years until she retired in 1993. She continued volunteering with the ladies auxiliary at the hospital and volunteering on specialist test days and helping out with the kindergarten school tours for many years after her retirement.

Over the years, Ned and Dorothy made many trips to Greig Lake, where they enjoyed camping with family and friends. They also made many trips to visit family in Alberta and Manitoba. Dorothy continued to make these trips by herself until the last few years. She also enjoyed hopping in her vehicle and driving the countryside to check crops and drop in to visit with family or friends.

Dorothy was also a member of the Glidden Community Club for many years. She helped organize many bridal showers, baby showers and suppers. Years later, when the Community Club became the Glidden Recreation Board, she spent countless hours volunteering there as well. She was always willing and ready to volunteer and help out at functions - always offering to bake pies or bring soup to the bonspiels and work in the rink kitchen cooking burgers, serving soups and pies. If she wasn’t working in the booth, she’d be there watching. Whether it be curling or skating, she was there. She also helped at Glidden New Years’ Eve Dances and later on the Ukrainian New Years’ Eve Supper & Dance, where she was always available to help make perogies and cabbage rolls and then help with serving and cleaning up after.

A few years after Ned’s passing, Dorothy moved into Kindersley, where she continued volunteering at the hospital and St. Paul’s United Church. She helped with funeral lunches, bake sales and fall suppers, and any other fundraisers the church held. Dorothy belonged to the Golden Age Bowlers and enjoyed her weekly bowling. She also belonged to the Knit & Chat group and helped knit and crotchet many afghans to donate to several causes over the years. She continued to do this right up until Covid-19 hit the country, and things had to be shut down. She continued to knit and crotchet on her own right up until she could no longer find the strength.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents and 10 siblings, her husband Ned of 52 years, daughter Betty and her husband Bruce Sanborn, son Larry Hammel, son Rick Hammel, and grandson Adam Hammel.

Dorothy is survived and dearly missed by Simone (Larry) Hammel, Debbie (Rick) Hammel, Ed & Gwen Hammel, Vern & Kerry Hammel.

Grandchildren Rita & Dan Richter, David & Rhonda Sanborn, Shelley Hammel & Jesse Buick, Joey & Lisa Hammel, Christina & Albert Rovensky, Amanda Hammel & Leon McKnight, Kyla & James Crozier, Raymond Hammel and Jeremy Hammel.

Great-grandchildren Aaron Edwards, Kinley Hammel, Danica & Leah Richter, Raven, Aidan and Corwin Sanborn, Brynn & Rory Crozier, Braxton & Callie Hammel.

Sisters Mable Stanley and Glenna Marchant as well as many great nieces, great nephews, cousins and her many friends she made over the years.

Dorothy is deeply missed by all her family and friends and all those who knew and loved her. She was one of a kind. Always cheerful and happy to help out. She was easy going and fun to be around. And the best mother-in-law you could ask for! Rest in Peace, Dorothy.
A memorial service was held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Kindersley Cemetery with Rev. Piotr Strzelecki officiating. Urn bearers were Ed & Vern Hammel. Eulogy was presented by Dave & Carol Mitchel.

If desired, donations in Dot’s memory can be made to St. Paul’s United Church, Box 238, Kindersley or c/o Prairie Rose Floral & Gifts.

Arrangements entrusted to Kindersley Community Funeral Home & Crematorium.