Tracy Ham

Tracy Vernon Ham died and was called home to our Lord on Sept. 21, 2019, at UC Health in Aurora. Tracy was born July 30, 1980, on a hot summer day in Haxtun to Rodney Lee and Patti Irene (Johnson) Ham.

Tracy was a 1999 Haxtun High School graduate. He went on to further his education at NJC and UNC, majoring in special education. Tracy returned home to the family farm and worked at Haxtun High School in many capacities. Tracy especially enjoyed coaching during this time.

He was a lifelong member of the Haxtun United Methodist Church. For 13 years, Tracy was a member of the Haxtun Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of FFA and a volunteer coach for Haxtun Peewee Wrestling Club and coached for the Fleming wrestling team.

Tracy and Melyssa had two daughters, Mollie Irene and Jaymie Rene’. Mollie, age 5, and Jaymie, age 2, were the absolute love of his life.

Wherever there were children, you could find Tracy. He always had a passion for touching the lives of youth, and he found that in teaching. Tracy always had a helpful way and truly appreciated giving. When he had spare time, he loved the outdoors, especially fishing.

He also enjoyed his time as a coach in football, wrestling and track over the years. Tracy enjoyed sports of all kinds, and there was never a shortage of chances to put in a few “jabs” to his friends who were fans of Nebraska. (Go CU Buffs!) And as with so many, “once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!”

Tracy is survived by his daughters, Mollie and Jaymie Ham of Haxtun; parents, Rodney and Patti Ham of Haxtun; sister, Marcie Davis and husband Michael and their children Marshall and Macie of Haxtun; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and family.

Tracy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lyle and Darlene Ham and Jerry and Jeanne Stiner.

Services were held Sept. 26 at the Haxtun United Methodist Church. Tracy was laid to rest at the Haxtun Cemetery. All services were performed by Pastor Jeri Soens.

Baucke Funeral Home directed the service.