DeVon Hammer

DeVon Karlo Hammer
May 4, 1953 - January 26, 2025

DeVon Karlo Hammer, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 26, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on May 4, 1953, in Rigby, Idaho to DeVon Franklin Hammer and Claire Irene Bartholomew Hammer. He grew up in Brigham City, Utah. DeVon graduated from Box Elder High School in 1971, and later in life received his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University.

He married Penelope Burbank in 1972. They had five children and later divorced.

In 1989, he married Julie Diana Toone in the Ogden Utah Temple, beginning a beautiful chapter of long-lasting love and companionship. DeVon found joy in plants, participating in mountain man rendezvous, and sharing his culinary talents, particularly his skill in smoking meats.

An avid lover of history, travel, and music, DeVon held dear memories of exploring Panama, Alaska, and the Caribbean. He admired Jimmy Buffett’s melodies and the iconic movie ‘Once Upon a Time in the West’.

A man of unwavering faith, DeVon was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He was thrilled to be among the first group of temple workers in the Brigham City Temple. He was a former President of the Ogden Coin Club and a member of the Brigham City Water Board.

DeVon is survived by his devoted wife, Julie Hammer; his siblings, DeLicia Leach, Carrie Gill, Jeffrey Hammer and Nathan Hammer; his children, Jacob, Joshua, Ida, Hans, and Sarah Hammer; as well as four grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Julia Francom, and his son David Hammer.

Special thanks to Brigham City Community Hospital Personnel: Andria Bodily, Dr. Schwab and Dr. Parker for their care of DeVon and Julie.

A Funeral Service to honor DeVon’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 1st Ward Chapel, 236 East 100 South, Brigham City, UT. Viewings will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. both at the church.

Interment will follow at the Croydon Cemetery, 1762 North 6800 East, Croydon, UT.

DeVon’s Hawaiian shirts will be a memory that lives on forever.

"The lower the latitude, the better the attitude."

Services Entrusted to Brigham City Myers Mortuary.