Delores Ann Hamann

Delores Ann Hamann passed away peacefully with family beside her on Oct. 28, 2017, at the age of 75 in Eugene, Oregon. Delores was born on Aug. 22, 1942, in Baldwin, Colorado, to Jim and Delores Whitt. Her family came to Palmer, Alaska, in 1955 and she graduated from Palmer High School in 1960. She married Dennis Hamann shortly after in 1960 and over the next five years welcomed four children into the family

Delores’ life was devoted to her family and friends. She was a very caring and loving individual who always put other people first. She loved to crochet, play pinochle and was well known for her bread and cinnamon rolls. She had many lifelong friends who she cherished and was loved by everyone that knew her.

Delores is survived by her sons, Scott Hamann of Kenai and Dennis W. Hamann of Wasilla; daughter, Janet Matson of Eugene, Oregon; brother, Jim Whitt of Palmer; sisters, Carol Foster of Honey Grove, Texas, Toni Stocks of Carson City, Nevada, and many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Delores Whitt of Palmer, husband of 51 years, Dennis L. Hamann, son, Tracy Hamann, brothers Dick Whitt and Rex Whitt both of Palmer and sisters Terry Cooper of Ninilchik and Leslie Jordan of Anchorage.

A Celebration of Delores’ Life is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, 2017, at Family Christian Center, 203 W. Dogwood Ave., Palmer Alaska, followed with a Memorial gathering from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Palmer Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb St. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Delores’ life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at ALZ.org. Arrangements entrusted to Legacy Funeral Home, Kehl’s Palmer Chapel.