Robert Earl Ward's Obituary
Robert Earl Ward
Longtime Tillicum resident Robert Earl Ward died May 12, 2009. He was born May 8, 1920 to Bradford and Edith Ward in Napoleon, North Dakota. Mr. Ward was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942 and served in the South Pacific during WWII. After returning from the war, he began a long civil service career at Ft. Lewis in the Audio-Visual Department. Mr. Ward loved to travel, visiting friends in England many times. He also took tours to places including China, Europe, and South America. Robert moved rom his home of 50 years in Tillicum to Maple Creek Residential care in Lakewood in 2004 where he enjoyed the fellowship of many friends and staff. He especially enjoyed playing card games, Bible study, and lots of good food. He had many interests. He loved politics, books, was a member of the United Methodist Church at Lakewood, a friend of Lakewood Library, and member of the B.P.O.E. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by brothers Chester, Harold, and D'Estaing and sisters Helen Poverud and Ella Harwood. Viewing Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday, May 18, 2009, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; graveside service Monday, May 18th, 2009 at 1:30 p.m., Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA.
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