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GERALD WARD Obituary

Monday, August 19, 2013, Gerald F. Ward, 60, passed away at his home on Duck Key, FL after an extended illness. He will be deeply missed by his wife Susie Ward, his mother Violet Ward, and two brothers, Harry and Tom Ward. His father, Harry H. Ward precedes him in death. His education included Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, MO; attended Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ and University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. Gerald earned his private pilot license at the age of 17. He enrolled in a flying school in Kissimmee, FL to earn his single engine instrument rating, commercial rating, and commercial instrument rating. Gerald earned his scuba diving instructor certification in Monterey, CA at Ed Brawley's School of Diving. He taught scuba at Capt. Don's Habitat on the island Bonaire, NA., the islands of Vieques, Puerto Rico and Ambergris Caye, Belize. He attended Chapman School of Seamanship in Stuart FL and earned his 100 ton Coast Guard Captains license. More recently he was known by many FL Keys residents for his skilled and beautiful finished carpentry projects. In lieu of flowers, he would prefer a donation be made to the Marathon Wild Bird Center: http://www.marathonwildbirdcenter.org/

Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 15, 2013.
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Went west with Gerald and several other Hawklets to Arizona State University. So sorry to hear of his passing. Looking at his his accomplishments he had an interesting life, defined by his own terms. My heart felt sympathies to his family and friends.
Tom Campbell

October 25, 2013

Gerald, I haven't been lucky to have been able to maintain contact with you over the years but-in my mind, you will never age and will always be a good friend.

George Bolts

October 25, 2013

Grew up on Juniper with Gerald, we had a lot of good times in our teens. Riding our Honda 125's and flying Mr. Ward's Cessna 170. My best to Susie Tom, Harry and Mrs. Ward. Sincerely, David Fisher

David Fisher

September 17, 2013

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