DANIEL BERTRAM WARD

Our first year in Gainesville, we went with Dan and Sue to Seahorse Key. I remember Dan helping Forest hold onto the branch of a fallen tree on the sand. Dan liked to challenge his kids in physical efforts. We all went to Seabreeze Restaurant, where we ate a $2.80 mullet dinner with all the mullet you could eat, while we sat on picnic tables inside.
Hard to believe Dan departed so soon. He was so energetic and positive. The next thing we knew, he was gone.

Dan and Sue were our friends since the early 80's. We had many adventures into Florida Cypress Swamps all over North Florida in our quest to understand water systems. Dan knew everything about botany, trees and plants and it was always a joy to learn about them. He was a conservationist and was involved with the community to maintain the tree canopy and the wetlands of Gainesville. He loved and missed Sue. He talked of his children at every opportunity. We will really miss him.

Dan and Sue were our friends since our move to UF in 1966. We enjoyed watching their children grow into independent, successful adults. The family road trip in the Travelall shaped the lives of the children and their futures. Dan was always upbeat, enthusiastic, and full of pep. We will miss his frequent visits and wisdom.

Sorry for your loss. I worked with him when I work at Rolfs Hall Vascular Plant Herbarium at UF. He loved his collections.

As a new grad student in the UF Botany department decades ago Dan made me feel right at home. Im forever greatful for that. A wonderful mentor.

I recall when Dan and Dan Austin collaborated on the FLEPPC invasive plants list. Dan Ward always had a unique perspective which led to lively discussions. You will be missed, Dan! You've now joined Dan Austin in botanical heaven :D

While a boy, I often visited Aunt Sula (Ursula) and Uncle Forrest Ward at their house. Dan and his sister Emma were already away at college most of the time. His mother gave me Dan's chemistry set which I enjoyed and then passed on to my younger brothers. I always enjoyed his long narrative letters to me and to my mother; I still have them. My mother (lately with my help) always decorated Dan's parents' grave with flowers on Memorial Day. My condolences to his children and grandchildren!

A gentleman, a scholar, and a wonderful character.

He helped me greatly on a paper I was working on a few years ago. I will never forget his kindness.