Martha Hassler Hammond's mother, Dorothy, has died in Chattanooga

To catch up on Lt. Col. Martha Hassler Hammond, whose mother Dorothy just died: 

Not only did Martha serve in the TN Air Nat'l Guard for 23 years as a Flight Nurse, during this time she also served with the USAF on Temporary Active Duty, flying Missions between Japan and the US, helping to bring wounded Vietnam Soldiers home. Her late husband was a West Point Graduate, and a pilot in the TN Air Nat'l Guard. Martha and her husband had distinguished careers, serving our country in an exemplary manner. Martha retired as a Lt. Colonel. - from Alvin Fox

Martha's phone number is 615 298-4591.  She does not have e-mail or a computer.  She resides at Morningside Belmont, 1710 Magnolia Blvd. Nashville TN 37212


You can write Martha an online message at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com but not sure she'll see it without a computer.




Hassler, Dorothy Parrottposted June 10, 2011

Dorothy Hassler

Dorothy Parrott Hassler, 94, died on June 9, 2011.

She was born November 15, 1916, in Ames, Iowa, to Forrest and Grace Parrott, and spent most of her childhood in Sioux City. Dorothy attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri. She married her husband, Milburn “Fritz” in 1937 and they moved to Chattanooga in 1940.

She and Fritz had been active members of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

Dorothy is remembered as a kind, loving and godly woman who was devoted to her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She especially enjoyed spending time on her beloved St. Simons Island.

Fritz, her husband of 67 years, sister, Helen Forman, and brothers, William and Robert Parrott, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Steven of Chattanooga, daughters, Martha Hammond and Harriet (Bob) Bunn of Nashville, granddaughters, Laurie Bunn Knowles of Murfreesboro and Margaret Bunn Liszeski of Cookeville, sister, Barbara Spahr of Alexandria, Va., and two great-grandsons.

The family would like to thank longtime caregiver, Freida Hickman, for her years of faithful and compassionate care. They are also very appreciative of the staff at Alexian Village, where Dorothy had resided since 2006.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 3 p.m., in Chattanooga Memorial Park, with Ben Haden officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Changed Lives, Box 100, Chattanooga, Tn. 37401.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. 

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