Elmer C. Ward |
| Posted 2009-11-30 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday, January 7, 2003 Elmer C. Ward passed away on January 4, 2003 in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Elmer was born on May 7, 1920 in Red River County, Texas. He moved to Arizona when he was 18 to join the Civilian Conservation Corp and worked on projects from Payson to Seven Springs. After three years with the CCC, he joined the Army Air Corps. After WWII he stayed in Arizona, having met and married Lauretta May Hester, a native Arizonian from Douglas. Elmer and Lauretta had two sons, Floyd and Jerry and they lived in a home Elmer built in north Phoenix. They also enjoyed summer get-a-ways at the Payson cabin Elmer built. Elmer took his carpentry skills to Entz-White Lumber and Supply making a career in finished carpentry. Elmer and Lauretta delighted in their five grandchildren, Brandon Maupin, Julia Ward, Matt Ward, Martina Ward and Lindsey Ward with frequent hikes to Squaw Peak and weekend overnights. Lauretta, his wife of 48 years, preceded him in death in 1990. Elmer was blessed with a second love, marrying Betty Keys. Following Elmer's retirement, Betty and he were active in Madison Baptist Church, especially the pre-school program as Grandpa and Grandma helpers. Betty also joined Elmer in his long time passion for bowling, where they participated in many leagues at Squaw Peak Lanes. His wife Betty; son, Jerry and five grandchildren survive Elmer. His brothers and sisters are Clovis Ward, Dale Ward, Dalton Ward of Texas and Russell ard of Glendale, Margie Kennedy, Joyce Herd, Katherine Good, and Francis Harwell of Texas and Connie McMurray of Louisiana. Memorial Services will be held at Madison Baptist Church, 6202 N. 12th St., Phoenix, Az., 85014, Thursday, January 9th, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Elmer requested donations be made to Madison Baptist Church. |
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