Eastern Michigan Athletics
Women's Swimmer Catherine Lee Ha Passes Away
12/2/2008 3:14:50 PM | Swimming & Diving
The viewing and funeral service are both scheduled Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
YPSILANTI, Mich. — Eastern Michigan University senior swimmer Catherine Lee Ha (Toronto, Ont.-Silverthorn Collegiate) passed away, Nov. 30, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Andrew and Patricia, and her two brothers, Flavian and Andre. She was 21 years old.
"The loss of a child is a devastating experience for anyone and our hearts go out to Catherine’s family during this very trying time," EMU Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg said. "Catherine was a very important part of the Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming program and her presence on the team will be missed greatly. Our program will devote its season to the memory of a great teammate."
Lee Ha, a two-time All-Mid-American Conference second-team selection, was instrumental in helping the Eagles capture consecutive MAC Championship titles in 2005-06 and 2006-07. Over the course of her three-year career, she was a member of four relay teams that captured MAC titles. At the 2007-08 MAC Championship, she helped the 200 freestyle relay team set pool and MAC records, helping EMU to a third place finish. A sprinter and freestyler for the Green and White, Lee Ha was a valuable member of the swimming and diving team. She was an exercise science major at Eastern Michigan.
The viewing and funeral service are both scheduled Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The viewing will be from 10 a.m.-noon at the Scott Funeral Home, 289 Main St. North while the church service will begin at 1:30 p.m. at St. Leonard’s Parish, 187 Conestoga Drive. The family has requested that no flowers be sent.
