Brent Allen Hammerstrom

Brent Allen Hammerstrom March 7, 1971 - April 14, 2026 Brent Allen Hammerstrom, 55, of Kingsburg CA passed away on April 14, 2026, after a period of declining health. He was born on March 7, 1971, to Janelee "Janie" and Dennis Hammerstrom and grew up the middle brother of the three Hammerstrom Boys - Bill, Brent, and Brad. Brent was the first of his brothers to learn to rope, his enthusiasm was contagious. His brothers soon followed suit, all three following in their dad's footsteps with a horse in tow and ropes in hand. Lights on in the arena of the Ave 400 house meant there was fun to be had and there was never a shortage of friends to hang out with. A proud Viking and member of the Kingsburg High School Class of 1989, Brent was heavily involved in FFA and raised several steers to show and sell at the Big Fresno Fair. He was also on the high school golf team. After high school, Brent attended Hartnell College for collegiate team roping. He soon discovered that professional roping was his true calling. Over the course of his career, he competed in thousands of rodeos and ropings across the country and including as far as Florida and New York, chasing the sport he loved alongside some of his favorite horses, Smoke and Blackie. In high school, he met Belinda Robertson, and the two married in 1995. He embraced the role of stepdad to Devon Roberston, and in 1996, they welcomed the birth of Austen making them a family of four. Although Belinda and he later divorced, they remained friends. Professionally, Brent had been involved with many forms of transportation, operating Hammer Flatbed, hauling fruit for farmers and racehorses. Whenever there was water in the Kings River, Brent could be found on his jet ski or along the riverbank surrounded by the friends he loved so dearly. He had a gift for gathering people and making them feel welcome - a thread that ran through every chapter of his life, from the arena lights of Ave 400 to the Kings River. His proudest new title was Grandpa. Willow and Rush brought him a joy like no other, and he loved his sons and grandkids with his whole heart. Late last year, Brent rededicated his heart to God. His mentor and friend Rob Jackson baptized him in front of close family and friends who had walked alongside him. His earthly body ultimately failed him, but as a child of God, he has been made whole. He is in heaven, reunited with his mother Janie and those who went before him. He is survived by his son Austen and his partner Denae Fulner of Kingsburg; stepson Devon Robertson and his partner Thomas Maples of Hollister; his father Dennis of Kingsburg; his brothers Bill and his wife Karri of Kingsburg, and Brad and his wife Jennifer of Tracy; his former wife Belinda Roberston of Hollister; his grandchildren, Willow and Rush Hammerstrom of Kingsburg; his nieces and nephews, Macey, Cy, Grace and Wyatt; and many beloved Hammerstrom and Carter aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother Janie Hammerstrom. The family wishes to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers and support they have received. Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 E. Clarkson Avenue, Kingsburg. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.