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Donald WARD Obituary
Age 78, Died January 6, 2014 in Shoreline Washington. Beloved husband for over 57 years of Anne Ward; father of Joseph Ward and his wife Linda; grandfather of Joe and Ryan Ward; sisters Kathleen Glaab and her husband Peter and Virginia McGill; brother-in-law Harvey Blais, sister-in-law Helen Dugas; sister-in law Mary Thorner and her husband Joe. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Ward in 1978, parents Agnes and Joseph Ward, sisters Marilyn Johnson and her husband Bruce, Helen Blais and Marjorie Hunter and her husband Charles; brother-in-laws Lorne McGill and John Dugas; mother-in-law Anne Medzenak and father-in-law Mike Medzenak. Wardie was well known for his great hockey skills and started playing in Sarnia, Ontario and ending with the Seattle Totems. He was also well known for his many years of coaching sports. He worked for many years at Ellstrom Manufacturing retiring in 2006.
Funeral Service, 11:00 AM, Friday, January 10, 2014 at St Margaret's Church - 3221 14th Ave W, Seattle, WA. Private inurnment Holyrood Cemetery.
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john strait
January 1, 2024
i had the best year of my life playing hockey for him. he taught me so many things i will always have fond memories of him think of him ofton.
Brian Blais
January 4, 2022
This memorial, sure brings back some great memories from the past, not just of Uncle Donnie, but of all our family, God bless us all.
Brian
erich vike
September 26, 2017
Out of the blue I had a feeling since I have not seen Don at QFC that I checked this. I started out playing hockey in the 60'as a small kid, he came to me my hero and even wrote "DON WARD" on my hockey bag. I also played defense as he did, God bless you my hero, you make a impact in my life. I still have the org pic of him showed here!!
Diane Voiland
October 24, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Ward. I spent many nights at the Ward's house on magnolia. I was a classmate of Debbie's rip.
February 22, 2014
Annie, Joe and families.
My heart aches for all of you, Donnie was a huge part of our lives, my children and I are very saddened for your loss. God Bless all of you and keep you in his loving arms.
Dolores Flournoy and the Sorenson family
Mike Rodovsky
February 9, 2014
Coach Ward will be missed.although only a season playing for Wardie,he was a big influence in the remaining years of my youth hockey and in my coaching of the game.God Bless.- Mike "Rodo" Rodovsky
Carole Babes
February 6, 2014
My prayers go out to the Ward family. Donnie was such a gentle giant. He made me feel so welcome when I moved to Seattle in 1977. I can close my eyes today and still see that warm and loving smile.
Richard Batley
February 6, 2014
He was a gentle giant of a man.I knew him growing up as a Seattle Totem but got to know him personally during his softball years.He still had that menacing look because of his stature but he was a Teddy bear inside.I am sorry to learn of his death but will cherish those memories.My condolences to his family.He was the "salt of the earth".
Tim and Sherry Moody
February 5, 2014
What a lovely service for Donnie. The reception, especially, was perfect. Old friends and family to re-connect with, just what he would have enjoyed. Anne, you have a lovely family that Wardie was so very proud of. We are will miss him, but value our friendship. All the best,
Joe
January 25, 2014
My Mom and I would like to thank all the friends and relatives that wrote a message in my Fathers Guest Book the memories and kind words are very heart warming to read and we will continue to come back and read them for many years, Thank You again to everyone that signed in and all the people who where present at my Dads Memorial service it filled both are hearts to see so many of Wardies friends come to say good bye, from my heart thank you Anne and Joe
January 19, 2014
Anne, so sorry we were not here. May you find peace in knowing Donnie is no longer in pain. He fought the tough fight. May all your memories get you through the months ahead. Diana and Greg Landis
January 15, 2014
Our Family holds so many memories of Donnie and Anne with us through the ages. He will be sadly missed but remembered as the great man he is. -The Healey's
Patrick Shaw
January 13, 2014
How I loved watching "The Big Train" play for the Seattle Totems back in the '60s. He was a defensive stalwart and always so consistent. Thanks for being part of my childhood.
John Strait
January 13, 2014
Very sorry to hear this he made a difference in my life. My condolences
Brian Blais
January 13, 2014
Uncle Donnie, memories of you will always be with us. We will miss you. Aunt Anne, Joe,Linda,Joe and Ryan our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian, Susie, Bret, Perre and Renae.
Rick Schonely
January 12, 2014
Love and Prayers from the Schonely Family!! So many fond memories that we will cherish forever!!! Aloha!!
January 11, 2014
Aunt Annie, Joe, Linda, Joey and Ryan, we were so happy to have been able to spend this time with you along with Aunt Virginia and Loriann during the past week. Uncle Donnie's service was wonderful and our time together was very special. Love you and our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. Janet and Brian
Joann & Eric Haddon
January 11, 2014
Anne and Family. Very sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. He was a Lover of Life, Family, Friends and Fun. He will be remembered in our prayers.
Art Turcotte
January 11, 2014
So sorry for your loss Anne & Family. Donny was a great person & friend to all who knew him un Sarnia. All legionnaires of the past will feel his passing. Love to you all.
January 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Love Harvey Blais Sr.
Gayleen Gott
January 9, 2014
Anne, Joe, Linda , Joey and Ryan thinking of you during this difficult time. I am so glad I got yo visit with him a few weeks ago. I'm sure Donnie and my Mom are together again. Love Greg, Gayleen, Erica and Jessica Gott
Rebecca Brydges
January 9, 2014
Anne & Joey (and family) - I just received word of Donnie's passing and I am so sad and feel so sorry for your family's loss. I have warm memories of the time our families spent together... especially our visit to your place in Seattle... and it is those memories that we cherish at this difficult time. I'm sure my Dad and his good buddy Donnie are having a game of catch in heaven. Take care. XXOO
Maria Almes
January 9, 2014
It's been a long time since I have seen Him. Growing up with Debbie in magnolia I had the pleasure of knowing him as a wonderful father who always welcomed Debbie's friends. He was a great teaser. Lots of warm memories. My prayers are with you all. Maria Almes (Ecker)
January 9, 2014
Dear Annie, Joe and Linda, Joe and Ryan,
I feel so blessed that I was able to be here and spend so much time with my brother and his family in his last few months. Donnie you were a wonderful brother and will be dearly missed.
Love and Prayers
Ginny
January 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless
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Anne Archer
January 8, 2014
Aunt Annie, Joe, Linda, Joey & Ryan:
We're saddened to hear Uncle Donny has passed, he fought a long hard battle.
We'll miss his endearing kindness, big heart, his love for family and his joy of laughter.
We'll keep you all in our prayers.
Love Anne & Chuck, Vanessa & James
(God Bless this Jolly Green Giant)
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Where-Are-They-Now-Totems-hockey-star-Don-Ward-1197111.php
January 8, 2014
May those beautiful yesterdays always remain in your heart, and your sorrow gently fade away.
Connie and family
January 8, 2014
Anne ,joe and family. My thoughts are with you at this time . I hope Donnie and my dad will be having a good time catching up on old times . Think it would be a good chat about ball and old times? I always will have the best of memories of are visits together. Ian Brydges and family
Sherry Moody
January 8, 2014
The Moody's send our thoughts and prayers to the family on the passing of our friend, Don.
January 8, 2014
Anne - you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Rebecca, Ian and Joan Brydges Sarnia, Ontario
Kathleen Glaab
January 8, 2014
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January 8, 2014
Cub Scouts
Kathleen Glaab
January 8, 2014
Peter & Kathleen Glaab
January 8, 2014
We are so blessed to have had Donnie in our lives. He was the greatest brother anyone could have wished for! We will greatly miss him!
Anne, Joe, Linda, Joey & Ryan, we are thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.
Love Uncle Pete & Auntie Kaye xo
mike ward
January 8, 2014
Thoughts and prayers got to our relatives in their time of need.Mike Cathy mike and Mathew Ward. I like to tell u a little story that i remember playing baseball as a young boy while shaking hands the opposing coach said to me another Ward who cant catch.On the way home i told my Dad what the coach said and he said thats afriend your cousin Jack Brydges
January 8, 2014
Aunt Annie Joe Linda Joey and Ryan
Thinking of you and remembering good times.
Paul Lesli Julie Brooke McGill
Peter William Glaab
January 8, 2014
All who knew him were better for it – his presence will remain indelible and cherished with much fondness in our memories.
Aunt Annie and Joe - our thoughts are with you.
Rest in Peace Uncle Donny.
Peter, Wendy & Meaghan
Lori Ann Blundy
January 8, 2014
Dear Aunt Annie, Joe and Linda, Joe, Ryan
Hold on to those memories of Uncle Donnie as that is what keeps him alive in our hearts. We are a very lucky family that we have so many memories. See you tonight.
Love and Prayers
Lori Ann, Paul, Carolyn, Patrick, and Katie Blundy
Dawn Chafe
January 8, 2014
Thinking of you all at this time. You will be missed Uncle Donnie.
Love Dawn Marie, Rob, Kyle, Amanda XXOO
January 8, 2014
Thinking of all of you right now during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers and love are sent to each and every one of you.
Love Dawn Marie, Rob, Kyle and Amanda XXOO
January 8, 2014
So many memories of growing up in Magnolia of Wardie. Condolences to the family!!
January 8, 2014
Thinking of all of you in such a difficult time. Uncle Donny was very special to us. Our hearts are hurting . We are there in spirit , love to all . Larry and Doreen and family
Lorie Dugas
January 8, 2014
Auntie Annie, Joe, Linda, Joey & Ryan, thinking of you all at this sad time and hoping happy memories of Uncle Don will bring you peace and comfort. Love, Lorie
Vizzare Family
January 8, 2014
Prayers and condolences from The Vizzare Family.......Wardie may you rest in Peace......
Harvey Blais
January 8, 2014
Missing an awesome Uncle and a great guy. Our prayers are with you all.
love Harvey, Alice, Selina and Austin Blais
January 8, 2014
Missing a awesome Uncle a great guy. Thinking of you. Love Harvey, Alice, Selina and Austin Blais
Carolyn Spettigue
January 8, 2014
Thinking of all of you in Seattle, sending our love from Sarnia.
Love, Carolyn & Andrew
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Lea Ann McQueen
January 8, 2014
Aunt Annie Joe Linda Joey & Ryan
Thinking of you all during this difficult time and remeberiig all the good times shared .Uncle Donny was so loved and will be missed forever...Lea Ann Scott Kirstie & Sarah xoxo
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