Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Jack Foreman Ward, announce the passing of their husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather on Friday April 29, 2022, in High River, AB. Jack was 91 years old and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and wife of 69 years, Eleanor Ward.
Jack, son of Milton and Myrtle Ward, was born in Arrowwood on November 12,1930. He is predeceased by his older sisters, Ruby Fletcher, Audrey Neubauer, Shirley Hood, Joyce Ward, and a younger sister Beverly Joan Weeks. He is survived by his younger brother George Ward.
Jack is also survived by his loving wife, Eleanor (Brown) who he married on November 21st, 1952; his children Norman(Donna), their children Neil Ward and Jennifer(Mike)Nordick-Ward and their daughter Emily; Barbara Ward of Edmonton; his son Lee(Andrea) and his children Megan(Karl)Denwood and their daughter Harper, Kaitlin(Graham Cook) Ward and baby son, Rachel Ward(fiancée William Green), Colton Church and Cailey Church.
Jack finished high school at Mount Royal College (University) and also attended SAIT as well as Vermillion School of Agriculture before returning home to Arrowwood to continue farming. He was an active part of a larger community in both High River and Arrowwood where he lived and worked throughout his life. He was a longstanding member of the Cornerstone Lodge and Gleichen chapters of the Masons. He has contributed to many organizations including being president of the Canadian Limousin Association, board member of the Arrowwood and High River United Church, Bar U and Arrowwood 4-H Beef Club to name a few.
Jack was incredibly smart and well loved by all. In his retirement he enjoyed travelling to Yuma with Eleanor where he renewed his passion for wood working and whittled many unique items over the years.
Together Jack and Eleanor raised a family, built a successful agri-business, travelled the world, and made long lasting connections with those they met along the way.
Jack will be remembered by family and friends at the High River United Church on May 28th, 2022, at 1:00PM with a ceremony, lunch, and interment to follow. The service will be live streamed on the High River United Church YouTube channel. Please see Snodgrass Funeral Home website for the livestream link as well as the recording which will be posted at a later date for those who cannot attend. Masks will be provided at the door.
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Death notice for the town of: High-River, Province: Alberta
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