Bob Ward

WARD, Bob - Of Flushing, age 59, he left this world to be with his heavenly father late Sunday, June 15, 2003 and he will be sorely missed by many. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Tim McKenzie officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation 5- 8PM Tuesday and 1-4 and 6-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Bob was an avid hunter, fisherman and sports enthusiast who played all sports at Utley High School and lettered 14 times. He also played football and track at East Tennessee State College and lettered twice in football at Western New Mexico University. He spent 12 years in B.S.A. including Webelo leader and scoutmaster. Bob enjoyed playing and coaching City of Flint "Old Grandwood" softball team for many years and coached football at Utley Jr. High School nine years. He was an active member at the West Court Street Church of God and coached softball two years and youth basketball three years. Bob was a lifelong University of Michigan enthusiast. Bob worked as a self-employed contractor 25 years and recently as a board member of Squire Lake Condominium Association eight years. Bob's memory will be cherished by his wife of 18 years, Marty and his mother, Beth. He was the beloved father of six sons, Curtis and wife Sandy of Flint, Terry and wife Valerie of Arizona, Mike and wife Melissa of Nevada, Nicholas of Colorado, Jerry and wife Lori of Alpena, Donald and wife Barbara of Swartz Creek; doting grandfather of 12 grandchildren; special to his memory are his lifelong friends, especially, Ramon Alba, Bill Zubke and cousins, Dennis and Joyce. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude on March 11, 1995 and brother, Ken on April 10, 1992. The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Forstall, Dr. Haffagee and the ladies at Wound Care Center.