Leslie Hammond

Leslie "Les" Elsworth Hammond Jr., 75, of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho passed away January 19, 2014 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Les was born July 18, 1938 in Superior, Montana to Leslie and Louvain (Casey) Hammond Sr. Les grew up in Superior, Montana, and as a young man joined the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge les moved back to Montana where he met Maggie Cunningham and they were later married in 1967 in Butte, Montana. They lived in Butte for six years before moving to Lolo, Montana. After they divorced Les moved to Washington, before finally settling in North Idaho. Les was an active member of the Post Falls Lions Club. He loved to travel, fishing, hunting, telling jokes, and growing vegetable and flower gardens. Les is survived by his significant other Elaine Church of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; two sons Shawn Hammond of Missoula, Montana, and Shane Hammond of Palmer, Alaska; one daughter Marcynda Hammond of Missoula, Montana; two brothers Duane and his wife Carolyn Hammond of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, and Delvin Hammond of Kellogg, Idaho; and numerous grandchildren, nephews, and niece. Les was preceded in death by his parents, ex-wife and three sisters. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials may be made to the Post Falls Lions Club at 404 E. 2nd St. Post Falls, Idaho 83854.