Flint, Michigan
WARE, Ernest C. Sr. "Ernie" - Of Flint, age 90, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Maple Woods Manor. Funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Rick Story officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Ernie was born in Washington, DC on July 28, 1920, the son of the late Commodore and Pearl (Croson) Ware. Ernie served his country in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. On May 3, 1943, he married Marjorie Helen Van Nocker and she preceded him in death on October 24, 2007. Ernie was a member of the Moose Club. He played softball until he was 85 years old and managed the Fenton Road Merchants through the 1950's and 60's. Ernie loved playing ball, camping, fishing and traveling with his wife Helen. Surviving are three sons, David and wife Barbara of Davison, Jerald and wife Cheryl of Clio, Ernest Jr. and wife Christine of Newport, Rhode Island; grandchildren, Shellie and husband Todd Stone, David and wife Jackie Ware, Gregory and wife Stephanie Ware, Mark and wife Brianna Ware, Heather and husband Doug DerVartanian; 16 great - grandchildren, Sydney, Mackenzie, Cecilia, Gavin, Jackson, Marianna, Haley, Taylor, Lindsey, Delaney, Skylar, David Edward, Emily, Grace and Caroline, Ethan; two sisters, Shirley Wasnick of Glen Ellyn, Illinois and Millie Zembledge of Chicago, Illinois; brother-in-law, Richard and wife Joyce Van Nocker, many nieces and nephews. Your condolences may be shared with the family at
I'll remember Ernie for his his jokes and constant smile. I'm sorry I could not be there but I will always have great memories to think back on. A man that leaves this world behind with so many in his thoughts was a great man. I'm glad that I was able to have shared some time with him.
stan siwarski
August 22, 2010 | Bangor, ME
When I was a child, Uncle Ernie was one of my favorite people. Going to Brevort with him and Aunt Helen are my best memories. I regret that I did not keep in touch with him when I became an adult. He was a loving, laughing light and will be deeply missed by many. My condolences to his family.
Bethany Lorenz
August 20, 2010 | Flint, MI
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. I will certainly miss his funny little jokes, and the family stories he has shared with me through out the years. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Josephine Buterakos
Chase Bank
Josephine Buterakos
August 19, 2010 | Flint, MI
To all my family,
Im sorry we are not there in person to tell you all how sorry we are for the loss of Uncle Ernie. He was such a special person who could put a smile on anyones face with his humor (for instance I was always called Lend-A-Hand). He will always be with us in our hearts and our memories. Please take care of each other and know our prayers are with you. Love Linda and Stan
Linda and Stan Siwarski
August 19, 2010 | Port Jervis, NY
Cheryl, Jerry, Greg and Steph, Heather and Doug, Mark and Briana and children. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father, grandpa and great Grandpa. We have fun memories of Ernie (always Mr. Ware to us). His jokes were sometimes corny but always said to bring others fun. For so many years his sports and vitality were really quite amazing. How did he play ball so long? We always enjoyed seeing him at all the family gathering through the decades we've known him. I know your hearts...
August 19, 2010