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1933
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2022
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Marilyn WARD Obituary
88, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at River Oaks Alzheimer's Care Center.
She was born December 16, 1933, in Crestline, Ohio, the daughter of Weston and Mabel (Shomo) Lambert.
Marilyn was a 1951 graduate of Crestline High School where she was crowned Homecoming Queen. She was also a graduate of The Ohio State University and worked for over 40 years as a dental hygienist. She was an ordained elder, deacon, and active member of Central Presbyterian Church in West Carrollton. Marilyn thoroughly enjoyed boating and camping; but her true love was spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Barry (Tammy) Ward of Miamisburg and Brent (Diane) Ward of Hermitage, PA; grandchildren, Zach Ward, Amy (Dan) Ott, Brandon Ward (Marissa Works), Hailey Larkin (Tyler Burke); great-granddaughters,
Riley Jo Larkin and Parker Layne Burke; siblings, Bill (Donna) Lambert of Marion, OH, and Ruth Ellen (Roger) Swan of
Babcock Ranch, FL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; and her loving husband Allan R. Ward.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 – 4 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Funeral services will follow at 4 PM with Rev. Cliff Haddox officiating. Private
family burial will be held at a later date at Miami Valley
Memory Gardens, Centerville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6077 Far Hills Ave. #117, Dayton, Ohio 45449. Personal condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting Marilyn's online memorial at
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Cheryl Combs Hawkins
February 10, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Brent and Barry in the loss of your mother. I have so many fond memories of your mother during the Conquistador and Miamisburg Band years. She was such a beautiful and charming person that everyone loved. Sending up prayers that God will always be with you in your loss.
Marge Houston
February 3, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing, but also know she is in a much better place being out of the grips of Alzheimer's. Marilyn was a beautiful person, both inside and out. We enjoyed times together working in the church nursery and on other projects. I was privileged to take her with me to mutual hair appointments and enjoy lunch after. She will be missed, but I am happy for her that she is whole once again. May you all find comfort knowing she is at peace. In love and friendship, Marge Houston
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Feb
6
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home508 E Linden Ave, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Feb
6
Funeral service
4:00 p.m.
Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home508 E Linden Ave, Miamisburg, OH 45342
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