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for George Ward
Paul Gallagher
October 22, 2023
A fun, funny MD to work with. I assisted him in surgery many times. Hard to believe he,s been gone that many years.
Martin Hess
November 18, 2010
I am shocked almost beyond words, especially as I just heard: Too late for the service. I don't know where we will ever find a doctor and man like him. Above all, as a doctor, he was patient: Not rushed and harried like the rest. When I ran out of my complaints he would regale me with the best stories and worst jokes I have ever heard. I too was one of his "interesting" patients. He dove in with great thoroughness and enthusiasm. We hit it off from the first day I saw him as a "walk in". God bless his soul and keep the family.
November 7, 2010
It was a very nice memorial celebration of George's life and warmth and story telling acumen. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Paul and Donna Gallagher
Paul Gallagher
November 7, 2010
It was a very nice memorial celebration of George's life and warmth and story telling acumin. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Paul and donna Gallagher
Mechell Vieira
November 6, 2010
Jane and Family, We will miss him so! A one of kind man and physician. I remember him when he was a powerful doctor and a peaceful man, struggling with his health. I learned about compasion and bravery. He loved his wife, Jane, his family and his patients. Selfless and galant; one of kind. Dr. George; happy trails to you, tell my Dad 'Hi' for me when you see him in heaven. Mechell, Guillermo, Brandon and all your friends at BrightStar
Gene Mazzei
November 5, 2010
To the Ward family please accept my sincere condolences.
George was a unique individual, with a wonderful personality, and the best storyteller I know. He could always be counted on to make us laugh. But he was much more. He was a responsible & caring physician, with a great bedside manner.
San Luis Obispo will have to look hard to find another like him.
November 4, 2010
Jane and Family,
George came into our life through Boy Scouts "Wood Badge". He made us laugh until we cried. When I needed a friend he was there. We are so glad and honored to have been apart of his life. Love, Andrea & Emil Mesko
jackie Loper
November 4, 2010
Dear Jane and Family - I too am saddened to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories from far back. My favorites are visiting your home on Luneta when I was very young and then keeping that connection after you moved as I babysat the kids. I loved your new house with the great yard (for hide and seek). I will always treasure the loving kindness which you all gave me whenever I was with you. May the Lord bless and keep you and give you His peace. jackie Loper
Rebecca Canady
November 3, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Christal Julien
November 3, 2010
My step dad loved George, he would always share stories of him and was so sad to hear of his passing our prayers go out to his family.
Christopher Waterbury
November 3, 2010
GW and I became friends in 2004 when he took me on as "an interesting case". Under his diagnosis and care, my illness was cured and every six months I would walk-in for my follow-up. Our friendship grew with emails and long talks and visits, and before long GW and I were sharing our lives. He loved to laugh, he loved to fight the good fight, and he loved his family and friends. My heart and prayers go out to his friends and family as we will all miss him dearly. I know that on my passing GW will pull me aside and want to review my "interesting case". I love you GW.
Barbara Alexander Todd
November 2, 2010
Jane-- My heart goes out to you and your family. George was, indeed, one of a kind and his loss feels like the end of an era. He wasn't just someone I worked with over the years, he was a friend. I will miss him.
November 2, 2010
George, our 4-H friend & Doctor. We had some great times together. He always had a couple of jokes to tell. We sure miss him. We offer our sympathy to Jane, Mark, & family Ed & Evelyn Page
October 30, 2010
We remember a very nice family that lived on Luneta Drive. Our daughter, Jackie remembers the tarantula that George kept in a cage in the house and it crawling up her arm. Kathy (Mom) didn't like that. Bill, also, remembers the wonderful times working together with the scouts. George gave the scouts their physicals. Love to all the family. The Lopers who still live on Luneta.
Joyce O'Connell
October 30, 2010
My family and I will always remember George's passion for Scouting. Lots of fun around the camp fire in Sequoia and great joke telling. He would make noises like a bear outside the boys' tents on the Sierra camp outs.George was a fine leader and example to the scouts. My heartfelt condolences to Jane and family.
April Grover
October 30, 2010
My sister and I will miss you. What a wonderful man and we were honored to be in your life. My prayers to your family. May you rest in peace.
October 29, 2010
George was one of a kind. Never at a loss for words, he could always be counted on to make anyone feel at ease.
We'll miss you George!
Love & prayers to all ...
Pat & Dennis Zimmerman
October 29, 2010
As a neighbor, George always had a great story or quick punchline, always leaving us feeling better than before. His availability and care for people was amazing. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to Jane and family. Love Sue & Ramona
October 29, 2010
Truly a shock and loss in our lives happened as George took up residence in our heavens. He was one of this worlds grandest character. This man with all that brain power, charisma topped by a rare sense of humor will be sorely missed by us all. Jane we know you'll live with a big whole in your heart. So hang on to the sweet memories to keep you on a solid path. Sincerly, Crystal and Alexis Brauer
Lawrence Vredevoe
October 29, 2010
I had the honor of working with George as a fellow physician and also as a member of the Order of Minor Historians. He was always a pleasure to talk to, full of wit and stories of the past history of SLO. I will greatly miss him and extend my sincere condolences to his family.
Daniel Blackburn
October 29, 2010
My sincere condolences to Jane and Dr. Ward's entire family. One measure of the goodness of Doc Ward's heart was his concern that his professional colleagues and medical institutions share his high ethical standards. He didn't just think this way... he acted on his belief. Humanity was his patient. I first met him when he arrived at the weekly newspaper New Times with a large file on a local hospital matter he thought needed public discussion. That was the first of many important news articles he helped generate. He was honest, kind, caring. He was an asset to our community.
October 29, 2010
We are deeply sadden by the loss of a man of no equal.We especially remember the time our sons were in Boy Scouts.We will always remember his kindness,generosity and quick wit.Please accept our sincere condolences.
Jack & Barbara Tonini
October 28, 2010
My prayers are with all of you, you guys have always been family in my eyes and george will be deeply missed, i wish i could be out there with you guys
Jamie (powell) lone
Dr. and Mrs Gerry Main
October 28, 2010
Dear Jane and Family: We are saddened to hear of George's passing. He was indeed one of life's blessings and we cherish the moments we shared.
Dr. Gerry and Marty Main and Family
Allison Sharpe
October 28, 2010
I worked with Dr. Ward at SLO County Hospital. I admired him greatly and he always made me laugh when he told me his jokes. I am so sad to learn of his passing. I will always have fond memories of him and thought he was an excellent physician and surgeon.
Allison Sharpe-Robertson
Julianne Jackson
October 28, 2010
To The Ward Family,
Thanks for sharing this wonderful man with the rest of our community. Dr. Ward was not only my physician but my friend. I always knew he had my best interest in mind. He was kind, caring and a wealth of information. How many doctors these days give their patients their home number, just incase they needed him. He is definately one of a kind. I know his patients, family, and friends will miss him dearly.
October 28, 2010
Dr. Ward was a wonderful man and a terrific doctor. I had the great pleasure to have worked with him and learned so much from him. Ill think of you often Doctor Ward. Sincerly,
Little grace
October 28, 2010
I am remembering, with much fondness, George and your family. While working for him, I learned much about the field of Cardiovascular & Thorasic Surgery, but much more about the wonderful Doctor he was. He was a great technician and cared deeply about his patients. With often a funny story or joke to lighten very serious situations. Jane you both made me feel a part of your family. Please accept our love and sympathy. ~ David & Lisa Rodgers
Major John Oberg
October 28, 2010
On behalf of all the Cadets and staff at Grizzly Youth Academy, I want to say what a great job Dr Ward did in treating our students at our medical clinic over the years. Our sympathy goes out to Jane and the family. Thank you for your service to our program George - you are missed.
Christine Stevens
October 28, 2010
George was a unique one of a kind doctor & friend! He had a great heart & sense of humor! We will miss you our friend/ doctor. Christine & Steve Stevens
Jim Skow
October 28, 2010
George was a great guy. He was always upbeat and had a friendly story or joke to tell. I worked him many times as a surgeon and traveled with him on boy scout trips. I would like to offer my sympathy to Jane and their family. George was a valued member of our medical community. I will miss him.
October 28, 2010
Dr. Ward was our physician and our friend we will miss him and his sense of humor very much. Gordie and Debbie Owen
Matthew D. Herrera
October 28, 2010
My sincere condolences to Jane and the rest of the Ward Clan. We're all going to miss George very much. He was a physician to many and a friend to a great many more. His considerable intellect and formal medical demeanor paired well with a zest for life that could come only from someone who descends from the Emerald Isle. So requiescat in pace, Jorge -- the don't refrigerate the Guinness in Heaven...
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