At JDS Simple Cremation & Burial, we understand that every life is unique and deserves to be celebrated in a special way. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized and meaningful cremation services that reflect the individuality of your loved one. We offer a range of cremation options, from simple cremations to full-service funerals, to help you create a meaningful tribute that honors their life and legacy. Our compassionate staff is available to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that every detail is taken care of with the utmost care and respect.
At JDS Simple Cremation & Burial, we are committed to providing personalized and meaningful cremation services that honor the life and legacy of your loved one.
Patricia Lillian Hamre Hembel, 86, of Carlsbad, California, passed away peacefully at her home on December 31st, 2025, of natural causes. She was born in 1939, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Gilbert and Betty Hamre.
Pat earned her degree in Education, from UW-Madison, teaching various elementary grades in the Middleton, WI area. After retirement, she pursued varied interests including modeling, acting in local theater and genealogy. After moving to California, she studied hula and learned to play ukulele and enjoyed performing with groups throughout the San Diego area.
She is survived by her two children, Chad Hembel (Lynn) and Hali Smalley (Jeff); three grandchildren, Matthew, Benjamin, Daniel; siblings Gilbert Hamre (Valerie), Susan Fuhrmann, Barbara Busse (Jim); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A private celebration of life will follow at a later date. Please honor her memory by leaving a note on this site or making a donation to an organization of your choice
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