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Richard Ham Obituary

Ham Richard Albert Ham, age 84, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Doctors Hospital West. Retired U.S. Postal Service where he worked as a postmaster. Member Luther B. Turner #732 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple Shrine Ambassador, Jester, Moose Lodge #11 & #206, American Legion Post 532, Amvets Post 1928 and NAUS. Veteran U.S Navy Corpsman with Marine Corp. Preceded in death by wife Elizabeth L. Westkamp Ham, parents Alfreda and Ralph Ham and brother James Ham. Survived by sons, Steve (Cindy) Ham and Ralph Ham; grandchildren, Stephanie and Courtney Ham; great granddaughter, Makenzie Dobbs; sister, Betty (Don) Ham Jenks; special companion, Grace Bollinger and family, Ruth, Martha, and Mary; numerous other step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. Tim Lee officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Flowers and online condolences may be sent at www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com. Masonic Service 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2013.

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Courtney Ham

September 27, 2013

I love you grandpa<3 i will miss you dearly but knowing you are back with grandma makes things alot easier. I will miss your goofyness. But a peice of you will always be there never forget kenzie was blessed to share a birthday with you.

September 26, 2013

Ralph and Steven so sorry for the loss of your dad. We loved having you mom and dad as neighbors. We will miss him dearly. Dwight, Lisa, Timmy and Matthew

Bob & Kathy Davis

September 26, 2013

My fondest memory of Dick, was watching Dick & Betty dance, so beautiful and graceful. I know they are dancing again.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Bob & Kathy Davis

Dorance Hornsby

September 25, 2013

On behalf of the West High School Alumni Association, I send our condolences to Richard's family. It is always a sad day when we lose an alum. We will list Richard's passing in the January Alumni Occident Newsletter (we apologize, but the fall newsletter has already been sent to the printer) so that his West family and friends will also know of his passing.

Larry Lockhart

September 25, 2013

Steve, Ralph,& Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. The years we worked together in Marysville were the best. I'll never forget him. He was a special person and friend.

Dino Melfi

September 25, 2013

Ralph and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dennis Clark

September 25, 2013

DICK HAM MY POSTMASTER&FRIEND NWILL MISS YOU BUT KNOW YOUR BETTY AWAITS Dennis "Roach" Clark Bartow,Fl

Mike and Patsy Hune

September 25, 2013

Ralph and family, we are so sorry to hear about Dick, we are out of state and cannot be there.

Linda Nance

September 25, 2013

Steve, Ralph & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing, We will miss his jokes and memories of the "old days".
Dan & Linda Nance

Dr. Calvin (Terry) Smith

September 25, 2013

I first met Dick in 1988 through the Aladdin Shriners and have thought highly of him since. He was an honorable man with an amazing sense of humor. I will never forget his devilish grin. I will miss him.

Lee Amos

September 25, 2013

Dick is gone but I will always remember the good times we had the last 2 years.My sympathy in your loss to his family and friends.

Art Puetz

September 24, 2013

Although I only knew Dick for a few years, I considered him a good friend with whom I shared many laughs and good times. I'll miss him deeply.

jessica thacker

September 24, 2013

So sorry to hear about grandpa ham!!! my thoughts are with you guys in this difficult time!

Patricia ( Ticia ) miller ( Myers )

September 24, 2013

I am so sorry. I do not pretend I have the words to say something of comfort. Only know you have my love and compassion.

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