June 16, 1933 - November 22, 2009
Veteran
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Visitation:
Friday, November 27
Funeral: Saturday, November 28 Interment in Lee Cemetery, Vanlue |
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He was born June 16, 1933 in Union Furnace to the late Arthur E and Elva Ward. Jim was a 1953 graduate of Carey High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. On August 7, 1954 he married Dorothy A Beaschler who survives. Jim worked locally with Home City Ice, Ekleberry Poultry and Beaver Office Products. He was an accomplished auto body technician, self employed with his company, Ward's Body Shop and Wrecker Service. Upon retirement, Jim worked with his son Jerry at his company, JKA & JLW Services in Bucyrus driving semi trucks. In addition to his wife of 55 years, Jim is survived by his children, Debera (Mark) Loesser of Findlay, Patti (Mark) Fox of Bucyrus, Jerry Ward of Bucyrus and Terry (Tina) Ward of Findlay; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren along with his oldest brother, Lawrence and sister, Rosie. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Adam Michael Ward. Jim's hobbies included John Deere Tractors and collectibles and RV travel/camping. He was an avid animal lover and is survived by his Chihuahua dogs, Dusty, Tipper and Danny. Friends may
call from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 27 at Wise Funeral Service
where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with
Pastor Ken Lance officiating. A graveside committal service with
full military rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Lee Cemetery.
Friends and family that plan on attending are asked to meet at the
cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Bucyrus Shrine
Club or the Bucyrus Salvation Army through the funeral home. |
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James
A. Ward, 76, of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 22 at
MedCentral of Mansfield.