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Paul Eugene Ward
Was born June 25, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to his parents, H.C. and Ruth Ward. He passed away the afternoon of November 21, 2012 the day he and his wife, Cindy, celebrated 56 years of marriage. Paul is also survived by his daughter, Robin Aspinall and son-in-law Tim Aspinall of Upland, son Craig Ward and daughter-in- law, Evelyn of Menifee, and son Daryl Ward of Ontario. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kristen (Heil) Owen, Christopher Ward, Lauren Heil, Chance Ward, Kaela Ward, Kori Ward, Sean Aspinall, Tristin Muth, great-grandson Tyler Owen, sister Ida Riddle of Texas, brother Fred Ward of Pennsylvania and several nieces and nephews. The Ward family moved to Southern California from Oklahoma in 1942 where Paul attended schools in Van Nuys and Burbank, eventually graduating from Burbank High School. Paul played football, basketball, and baseball where he caught the eye of the coaches at the University of Redlands. He played football and baseball at Redlands where he and Cindy married while he was a student there. Upon leaving Redlands in 1961, he began a stellar career in education in the Whittier Joint Union High School District where he taught History and English and coached football and baseball. He then became an Assistant Principal at Walnut High and Diamond Bar High School. Chaffey District called in 1983 and he served as Principal at Ontario High School, Alta Loma High School, and he had the privilege of opening Rancho Cucamonga High School. Since retirement, Paul has enjoyed golfing with his "buds" and spending time with his grandchildren. Paul's infectious smile and great sense of humor will be sorely missed. Services will be held on Saturday, December 1, at 11:00am at Life Bible Fellowship Church, 2426 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Paul's name to the GAP Food Bank c/o Life Bible Fellowship Church.
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He was definitely a leader... Thank you
Jason Ray
February 20, 2013
Paul was one of my master teachers at Sierra High School in 1965. He had a tremendous impact on my life. My sincerest condolences to Cindy and his family
Tom Roberts
December 20, 2012
Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed having Mr. Ward as my children's high school principal. He was always very friendly and kind. I enjoyed serving on the School Site Council with him. God Bless you with your many happy memories.
Karen Diebolt
December 5, 2012
There simply are not enough superlatives to discribe our friend... read on...
OUR FRIEND
This poem is for Our Friend,
Paul Eugene Ward...
Though no longer with us,
he's home with the Lord!
Our Friend was my teacher,
and he knew how to inspire...
A role-model and mentor,
whom I repect and admire!
He took the time to listen,
and truely understand...
He always had a kind word,
Ready to lend a hand!
Today, I honor our friend,
And let me make this clear...
This man was remarkable,
genuine and sincere!
We'll miss his sense of humor,
And the wisdom that he shared...
But recall the life-lessons, and remember how he cared!
We'll miss the sharp wit, And the infectious grin...
But won't soon forget,
The Love for Our Friend!
Ya see, Our Friend was so much more,
then what's in this poem...
I find comfort Dear Lord,
that he's finally home!
May God bless him and his family,
Dennis Akren
Dennis Akren
December 3, 2012
A good teacher and a kind man. So sorry for your loss.
Martha Mazarredo Freeman
December 1, 2012
I will miss Paul for the rest of my life. He possessed everything that makes a good human being and he made you want to be the best you could be. There will never be another like him. God be with his family in their time of sorrow.
December 1, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Mr. Wards passing ,i went to school with his wonderful daughter Robin and remember him from Sierra High school always smiling .i pray that god touches your family as you mourn his passing but know he is with our lord.
Mary Segura, Lopez
December 1, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Mr. Wards passing ,i went to school with his wonderful daughter Robin and remember him from Sierra High school always smiling .i pray that god touches your family as you mourn his passing but know he is with our lord.
Mary Segura, Lopez
December 1, 2012
Mr. Ward I thank you for being my coach at Sierra hi. Class of 74. You where that teacher who made a difference in my life. I will always remember you for that.God bless you.we pray for your family at this time of sorrow. RIP " COACH WARD GO Spartan.
Gilbert Davila jr.
December 1, 2012
Such a great man and a great principal! We'll remember and miss you Mr. Ward! With love and prayers to his survived family - Jennifer (Simon) Medina (ALHS Class of 1991)
Jennifer Simon
November 30, 2012
Such a lovely, positive force in so many lives. If you didn't see him for awhile, he didn't forget you, and always had a kind and encouraging word for you. Wasn't in too big a hurry to spend a few minutes catching up. I'm glad the Combe family knew him. God bless you, Paul. We'll always remember your wonderful smile.
Linda Combe
November 30, 2012
God bless your family during this difficult time! He was my principal at Ontario High School. He was a very caring man who cared about his students. He was there to talk to during a very difficult time in my life! God bless!
Betsy Scott (Rittacco)
November 29, 2012
God Bless Your family during this time of grief. Mr. Ward was the best principal and always genuinely cared about his students and I will never forget him! ALHS Class of '87
Shannon Cushman
November 29, 2012
Mr. Ward, great teacher who always had a smile on his face. He touched many lives and will be missed by all. Prayers go out to his loved ones. Class of 1975 Sierra High Spartan.
Dolores Villaloos-Steffens
November 29, 2012
My condolences. Truly a rough year. A good man
November 29, 2012
Was the best Principal ever at ALHS!
Melissa Boal_perez
November 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers for the families. You were an amazing principal
Yvette Higgins Greene
November 29, 2012
He was a great teacher and one of the few I actually remember from Sierra High School. He had a great impact on many of his students. My thoughts are with your family
Cindy Green Williams
November 29, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not remember many of my teaches from my school years but I do remember Mr. Ward. He left an impression that has lasted over 40 years, a sign of a very special man. Debbie Jacobson (73)
November 29, 2012
RIP Mr. Ward. You were a great principal. You will be missed. ALHS Class of 88.
Cindy Spengler-Rossetti
November 29, 2012
R.I.P Mr. Ward, Condolences go to the Ward Family, he was a great principal when I went to Alta Loma High
Bryan Bastian
November 29, 2012
Condolences go out to the family, Mr. Ward will be missed
Bryan Bastian
November 29, 2012
One of the best principles around. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Class of 1990
Nancy RAGON-Stevens
November 29, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mr. Ward's passing prayers to his family in this time of need "ALHS class of 1990"
Tracy Blevins
November 29, 2012
To a principal always wearing a big smile Im gonna miss you R.I.P keathfears
keath fears
November 29, 2012
RIP Mr. Ward. You were a stern and fair Principal and a positive influence for the students and staff at ALHS.
Scott Ungles
November 29, 2012
I'am from the class of 1988 and I'am sory to hear the of passing Mr Ward. He was a great principal.
marcos guzman
November 29, 2012
To The Ward Family...I knew Mr. Ward when he was principal of RCHS......wonderful person. My daughter attended RCHS in her sophmore year and my son was a freshman at the time. May God give you strength in this time of need.....Bow Family
November 29, 2012
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Rebecca Rivas Pena
November 29, 2012
Mr. Ward was a wonderful teacher at Sierra High School, he will be missed! Condolences to his family. Know that your Husband and Dad made a huge impact on many students lives; I'm one of them.
Becky Miranda (Martinez)
November 29, 2012
I'm from the graduating class of '89, Alta Loma High School, Mr. Ward was an awesome principal...prayers to his family!
Dacia McIntosh
November 29, 2012
Paul was the person who called me to tell me I had been hired at Walnut HS. He will be missed.
Doug Doner
November 29, 2012
Prayers for the Ward family
Melinda Mason
November 28, 2012
So sorry to hear, I'm from the graduating class of 86. You will be missed Paul Ward. My condolences and prayers to the family
Melinda Kaiser Mason
Melinda Mason
November 28, 2012
To my coach, my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. Thank you. I will miss you. My sincere thoughts to Cindy and family. Tom Reasin
Tom Reasin
November 28, 2012
Mr. Ward was the best Teacher I ever had! I have never forgotten his English classes at Sierra High School, class of 1966. He loved teaching. He got excited for us when we got it! He wanted us to succeed! God bless Mr. Ward and his family!
Kathy Downing
November 28, 2012
Great guy. I was not only coached by him, but had a class with him as well at Sierra. Both he and his wife were so cool and outside school, they were "one of us". Wonderful couple.
Paul Bauman
November 28, 2012
"I owe much of my coaching success to Coach Ward"
Tad Douglas
November 28, 2012
Mr. Ward was a wonderful teacher, loved by so many. He taught at Sierra High School in the 60's and we were blessed to see again at the an all class reunion in 2011. He had an infectious smile and he made you feel special. Thank you for the joy!
Marcia (Plummer) Bauman
November 28, 2012
Great teacher and coach when I attended Sierra High School in Whittier. Class of '66. Rest in peace.
Bill MacQuoid
November 28, 2012
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