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Donald Ward Obituary
Ward,
Donald William
Don passed away on March 11, 2011, at Hospice House of Spokane. He was born on October 8, 1923, in Bismarck, North Dakota. He joined the Army Air Corps and served proudly in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. He was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Veradale and helped build the school. As a construction worker he helped build many buildings in Spokane and the Inland Empire. He had a garden in Greenacres for over 20 years. He married Violetta Dauenhauer in 1951. He is survived by his wife and their children; Joye Gill (Lloyd), Thomas Ward (Susan), Alice Roberts, Georgiann Delgadillo (Carlos), David Ward, Gerald Ward, Timothy Ward (Colleen). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Finally, he is survived by his brother Darrell Ward (Irma) of Coeur d'Alene. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd, Spokane Valley. The memorial mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Rd., Spokane Valley, on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Don's name to Hospice of Spokane.
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Bettyann Matthews
March 21, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to the remaining family members of Donald Ward.I was his nurse at AFP for 6 yrs and he was a remarkable, funny, loving man. His warm smile always cheered me up when he came in. May GOD heal the family in time with his loss.Donald will be deeply missed and was loved by many.
Kevin, Sue and Jennifer Winters
March 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 15, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Donald W. Ward for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
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