Janet Hammer
April 1, 1941 ~ July 30, 2024
Born in:
Graceville, Minnesota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Janet Hammer, Fargo ND died on July 30th at SMP Health – St. Catherine in Fargo.
Janet was born April 1, 1941 to John and Rachel (Quiggle) Smithwick at Graceville MN. She attended schools near Collis MN and moved with her family to Baker MN in 1950 and graduated from Barnesville High School. She married Fred Hammer of Oriska ND April 8, 1961. Jan worked for Swensgaard Employment Service and USDA State Conservation Office before the children were born. Later she worked at NDSU Credit Union. She worked for Prairie Public Broadcasting from 1980 until 2000. Jan was an active member of Church of the Nativity, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Gluten Intolerance Group of Fargo-Moorhead, her Homemakers Club, and past member of Soroptimist International of Fargo.
Janet is survived by Fred and children James, Fargo, Nancy (Marlen) Peterson, Fargo, Karen, Playa Del Rey CA, and Gary (Joelle) of Fargo, grandchildren Tim & Kasey Peterson and sisters Joan Smithwick of Fargo, Marlys (Eddie) Mulcahy of Barnesville MN and Mary (Jim) Dahlen, Lakeville MN; and brothers Dan Smithwick (Jean Goetze) of Sarasota FL, Darryl (Cleo) of Ramsey MN, Dennis (JoAnn) of Moorhead MN, and David (Cindy) of Glendale AZ, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Daniel.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will recite the Rosary at 6:30 PM, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM Friday, August 2, 2024, with visitation one hour prior at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo, ND. The funeral will be held at Nativity Church in Fargo at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 3, 2024. Janet will be laid to rest in St Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery at Oriska, ND.
Services
Visitation - Friday: August 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Prayer Service - Friday: August 2, 2024 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Mass - Saturday: August 3, 2024 10:00 am
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
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We r very sad and sorry for the loss
Of such a great friend . Helpful in
Everyway !!!!
Bless her wonderful memory
Ken and Karlene Elfstrum
Family of Jan, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our family had known Jan since we were kids. Both Fred and Jan were good friends of my parents. Sending love and prayers to all of you.
I am saddened to hear of Jan’s passing. She was such a lovely and gentle person to have as a friend. We were member of some of the same groups over the years. My Deepest Sympathies to her whole family.
Fred we are very sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing her with you at Mass. May Janet rest in peace.
Mark and Kari Sornsin & Family
This is very sad news to hear of the passing of Jan. We go back many years of friendship with our children growing up together in the Nativity community. Our sincere condolences to the Hammer family.
Jan was such a ray of sunshine, and I’m so glad I got to meet her through the Gluten Intolerance Group. She will be missed. Sending Fred and the family so much love.
So very sorry to hear this. I worked with Jan At Prairie Public. She was a dear sweet lady. I loved her smile and her quick wit. God has another beautiful Angel with him in heaven. Rest I Peace dearest Jan.
My condolences. I played bridge with Jan years ago and think of her often. Especially in the spring when I am shopping for flowers. I very much enjoyed her humor and company. She was a very nice lady, and I am sure she will be missed.
Karla (Dimmer) Plante
To all of Janet’s family and to all my Smithwick cousins,
It was quite a shock to hear of Jan’s death. I was living under the delusion that we were all going to live forever.
She was our leader and the best guide we could have had through our teen years. Even in adulthood she was a great example of how to conduct ourselves and live generously. I will miss my cousin! May she rest in peace.
My condolences to the Hammer Family and Karen for your loss
– your friend
Mark Lee
To Fred, Janet’s Children and Janet’s Siblings, Our Deepest sympathies to all of you. Janet and I were class mates and she was always so friendly and helpful. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers . And of course we knew the Smithwick family from Baker. Also their Dad Johnie, worked for us on the farm for years, as did other members of the family. Frank and Judy Thompson
Jan Hammer was the heart and soul of the Gluten Intolerance Group for many great years. She developed recipes and made them readily available to anyone who wanted them, led group meetings with a smile and encouragement, organized restaurant outings, and in general, was instrumental in helping hundreds of people learn how to thrive while remaining gluten free. It was an honor to know her. She was an amazing woman…. Rest in Peace, Jan.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Fred Hammer and Family. Please accept my most Sincere Sympathy om the passing of your wife. You might not remember. but you replaced me at Nodak Mutual when I left there and went with the Boulger Funeral Home and moved to SD in 1971 I hope all is well. Matt Schatz
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.