Michael Leroy Hamm, affectionately known to his friends and family as Mike, left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father April 5th, 2024.
He was born to Jack and Ann Hamm on December 5, 1952, in Dallas Oregon. He is survived by His wife Shirley Hamm, mother Ann Hamm, sister Laurie and brother-in-law Bruce Ard, daughter Michelle and son in law Jeremy Stelt, granddaughters Allie and Emma Stelt, nephews Jess Chapman, Tyler Chapman, great nieces Kayleen Chapman, Natalie Chapman.
Mike graduated from Del Norte High School in 1971. He was active in sports, football, track, and wrestling. He married Marla Carr August 26th, 1972, and later divorced. They had one daughter, Michelle, whom he adored.
Mike worked in the timber industry as a logger, truck driver, dispatcher, shop foreman, and fleet trucking supervisor. He loved to fish and a good crab season was something he looked forward to every year.
Mike married Shirley Hays on January 21st, 2011, they shared their love and lives for 13 years. Michael’s favorite quote, “It’s been quite a ride” was something he always said when he reflected on his life, and it was just that.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor May 17th 2:00pm to 4:00 pm at the Four-Square Church fireside room 144 Butte St., Crescent City, CA.