Obituary of H. David Hammond

H. David Hammond, PhD Rochester: Friday, November 26, 2010 at the age of 86. David completed his undergraduate work at Rutgers University and later received his PhD. in Botany from the University of Pennsylvania in 1952. He subsequently taught Botany for many years at Howard University and, later, SUNY Brockport. David worked as an editor at the New York Botanical Garden and most recently volunteered at the Deaver Herbarium at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. David had a life long commitment to education and social justice. He is predeceased by his parents, Clarence E. Jr. and Myrtle S. Hammond and brother Richard Hammond. David is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Robert Wagner, grandchildren Emma and Connor Wagner, sister Helen Smith, sister-in-law Carolyn Hammond, former wife Sarah L. Hammond, nephew David Hammond, niece Mary Beth Gonski and many friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Deaver Herbarium, C/O Dept. of Biological Sciences, PO Box 5640, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Click For Website To leave a message of condolence, click the "Add Memorial" button found below. Home Rochester, New York Birthplace Philadelphia, PA