MR. JOHN WILLIAM MARIEA HAM, beloved husband of Mrs. Corry Ham, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, April 6, 2009 at the age of 87 years. Besides his loving wife Corry, John is survived by his children; Dale (Brenda) Ham of Calgary, AB, Cathy (Ray) Marco of Dunmore, AB, Anita (Terry) Jones of Delburne, AB and Teresa (Scott) Daw of Edmonton, AB; eight grandchildren, Christopher and Jenna Ham, Colin and Stephen Marco, Doug and Dayna Jones, Darren (Danielle) and Cameron Daw. He is also survived by three sisters, Mies, Willy and Ineke and numerous nieces and nephews in the Netherlands. He was predeceased by son John, parents, four brothers and one sister. John was born on December 5, 1921 in Hazerswoude, The Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada in August of 1949 and arrived in Quebec and later moved to Alberta in 1950. He met and married his wife Corry and they had five children together. John worked in the dairy industry, where he worked for 15 years for Purity Dairy and 15 years for Palm Dairies in Lethbridge. John was elected and worked eight years as a member of the Coalhurst School Advisory Board, and an assistant leader of the Park Lake Beef Club. He was member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for over 20 years, the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, Council #9280 and a 4th degree Knight for over 20 years. Relatives and Friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Boulevard West, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Dennis McDonald officiating. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Fernando Genogaling, Celebrant. Interment to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. In memory of John, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Martha’s Catholic Church, 355 Columbia Blvd. W. Lethbridge, AB T1K 5Y8.