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Robert graduated from Atchison High School and married Lorene Clem in 1949. They were married for 42 years. He worked at Lockwood Printing. While he was in Atchison, KS he was Commander of the National Guard, before being sent to Fort Carson Colorado prior to being deployed to Vietnam with 199th Light Infantry Brigade. He retired, after his successful 35 years in the Army, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ Device 1960, Bronze Star Medal w/ 2 Oak Leaf Cluster, and Air Medal.
After retiring from the Army he was employed with National Graphics Printing in Denver, CO as a Business forms sales person.
He is preceded in death by his father: Robert C. Ham, mother: Gladys Ham, first wife: Lorene Ham and son: Gary Ham.
Bob was also a fifty year member of the Atchison, KS Mason Lodge, a member of the VFW, American Legion and Sertoma, where he was District Governor of Southern Colorado.
He enjoyed his family and friends, traveling, golfing and military organizations.
Bob also knew Jesus as His Lord and Savior and will spend eternity with Him. Celebration of Life services will be Saturday, May 30th, 11:00 am, at Mountain View Church of Christ, 1080 E. LaSalle St., Colorado Springs, Colorado. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery, at a later date, with full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, The USO, Gentiva Hospice or Mountain View Church of Christ's Building Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
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Delbert & Lauren Nishimoto
June 10, 2015
Aloha Bernice,
We were saddened to learn the passing of your beloved husband, Robert (Bob) L. Ham. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers during this sad time.
Bob truly lived a life of service, as evidenced by his community work and service to our country. We are certain your family is grateful for the wisdom, love and happiness he shared with you over the years. You can be proud of his many accomplishments.
Although mere words are never enough, we hope it will comfort you to know that your grief is shared by many, and especially from our island paradise of Hawai'i. We know you are grateful for the many happy years you shared with Bob. Please accept our sincere condolences.
A Hou Ho (Until We Meet Again), With Love,
Lauren & Delbert Nishimoto
Peggy Koskie
June 4, 2015
Bernice,
I will always remember the goods times we had at the B & B. Bob was a character and I loved his quick wit, humor, and twinkle in his eye. He had a zest for life and love for his country and mankind.
My heart goes out to my dear friend and you are in my prayers.
Although gone from this earth, those we love live on in our hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Peg (Jay & Justin)
Picture from Atchison Daily Globe. Then Lt. Robert L. Ham standing next to my father Master Sgt. William R. Stalder with the championship rifle team.
Thomas Stalder
June 2, 2015
May 30, 2015
Bernice, I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, I used to work at Dr Anderson's office and he was a favorite patient of mine, he would always see the office name pop up on the caller id and have some comical way of answering the phone, but my favorite memory is the day he brought me the big stuffed dog because he thought my other stuff dog was lonely. I left Dr Anderson's office a month ago but the dog came with me.....it now sits in my grandkids room and every time I look at it I will think of Bob just like I did every day at the office!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time....Bob was a wonderful man! Laurie Wright
Kathy Coffman
May 29, 2015
Dear Berniece and family, may the Lord be with you and guide you and your family during your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you. Bob was a fine man, and dearly enjoyed our conversations when he would call the office. We will all miss Bob. God speed!
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