Obituary of Herbert Ward

Herbert I Ward Jr. passed away in his home in Eugene, Oregon on Jan 18, 2013. He was 82 years young. Herbert was born on Nov. 24th 1930 in Casper Wyoming to Herbert and Hannah Ward. Herbert was their only son and the youngest of three children. Herbert was married to Shirley Chapman in Crawford, Nebraska on Dec 29th, 1962. Herbert joined the Navy as a young man and served as a sonar operator during the Korean War. After his time in the military Herbert worked as a sheet metal worker. Herbert enjoyed hunting and fishing for recreation and was a dedicated husband and father. He will be dearly missed. Herbert is survived by his wife Shirley Ward in Eugene Oregon, his children Linda Ransom of Casper Wyoming, Debbie Hofmeier of Missoula Montana, Bill Ward of Casper Wyoming and Frank Ward of Springfield Oregon, his 2 grandchildren Derek Ransom and Devon and Amanda Henderson of Casper, Wyoming, Sonia Ward of Missoula, Montana, and Marcus Ward of Springfield, Oregon, his 2 great grandchildren Payson and Parklin Henderson of Casper Wyoming and Leigha Boothman of Missoula Montana, his 2 sisters Audrey Swartz of Spokane, Washington and Arlene Horn of Gonvick, Minnesota. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 1/23/2013 at 2:00 pm at West Lawn Memorial Funeral Home. A visitation will be on Wednesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.