VAN HASLAM

1915 - 2006

Mr. Van Haslam, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Norma Haslam, his  loving wife of sixty-five years, passed away at the Taber Hospital on  Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the age of 90 years.
Van will be remembered by his children Kent (Ann) of Nashville,  Tennessee, Robert (Lydia) of Lethbridge, Bruce (Susan) of Mesa,  Arizona, Patti (Jim) Fleming of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jerry  (Wendy) of Taber and Jay (Shawna) of Airdrie; twenty-eight  grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by all of his siblings which included three  brothers and two sisters.
Van attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where he met Norma.  They were married in Los Angeles, California February 3, 1940 and  lived in California and Utah before settling in Taber in 1946 where  they lived and farmed. Van was an active member of The Church of  Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a loving husband and father, he  devoted his life to taking care of his family and home and also  enjoyed the association of many wonderful friends. Van had a  wonderful sense of humor, was an avid golfer and sports fan, and  loved hunting and fishing in his younger years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the  Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, May 7,  2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the  funeral service on Monday, May 8, 2006 from 9:30 A.M. to 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of  Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on  Monday, May 8, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. with Bishop Michael Saunders  conducting. Interment to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Van's name may be made  directly to the Clearview Lodge, 4730 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta   T1G 1N6.