ED Lathem, 83, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Dalhart, Texas.Services were held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the First Baptist Church. Burial was in Memorial Park CemeteryHoward Edward Lathem was born March 18, 1930 in Dalhart Texas to Clyde and Katherine Lathem.Ed lived his entire life on Lathem Ranch in the Dalhart community. After completing high school he attended Texas A&M and was part of the class of 1951.He was active in farming and ranching his entire life. During his lifetime Ed was active in the American Hereford Breeders Association, participated in the XIT Rangers, Hartley Co Farm Bureau, Dalhart Co-op and was on the Dalhart School Board.He was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Dalhart, TX Preceded in Death: Wife Ruth Lathem Son Bill Lathem Survived by: Son Chester Lathem of Dalhart, TXDaughter Pam Lathem of Houston, TXDaughter Pat & husband Randy Slapak of Nashville, TNGrandson Doug wife Carol Lathem great granddaughter: Emma of Dalhart, TXGrandson Russell Lathem & great granddaughter : Kylea of Scottsdale, AZMemorials can be sent to Alzheimers Association or the XIT A&M Club c/o Wayne Porter.