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Ivan Ward Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Ivan "Ike" Ward, 88, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born December 31, 1926, in Brunswick, Neb., to the late Samuel and Alfreda (Erickson) Ward.
He retired from the University of Evansville in 1992, where he was a Professor of Education. He had worked at U.E. since 1975. He was a member of University of Evansville Emeriti, Indiana Association of Teacher Educators and Phi Delta Kappa. He worked at the University of South Dakota in Springfield, and served as Superintendent of Schools in Nebraska and Iowa. Ike earned his Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees from the University of Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of Wold War II. He was a member and Elder in the Newburgh Presbyterian Church.
Ike was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Renee Ward.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth (Quante) Ward; sons, Eric Ward (Debbie Kay), Gregory Ward and Scott Ward; granddaughter, Mikayla Spore; great-grandchildren, Nikolas and Nathaniel Spore; sister, Norma Latzel; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Newburgh Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Kathleen Fox. Friends may visit Sunday, March 8, 2015, 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Lafayette Cemetery in Brock, Nebraska.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ivan and Elizabeth Ward Scholarship Fund at the University of Evansville or Newburgh Presbyterian Church.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ivan Ward
Tracey Quante
March 5, 2015
To Liz and family, I will always remember his laughter and sense of humor. It was always fun when he was around.
Deanna Hansen
March 5, 2015
Loving memories of an uncle who always greeted with a smile and a hug. He made Christmas time special as we gathered at the farm. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Norma Faust
March 5, 2015
You are in our thoughts. Prayers, Liz, for you and your family.
Brian Davis
March 4, 2015
My sympathies to the Ward family. Dr.Ward, was one of my favorite profs while I attended the University of Evansville.
Robin Sermersheim
March 3, 2015
I enjoyed having Dr. Ward for a couple of education classes at the University of Evansville when I studied there. I especially appreciated some excellent advice he gave me when I was preparing to do my student teaching, and he was my supervising adviser. I respected him as an educator; blessings to his family as you celebrate his life and accomplishments!
Judy Garrett
March 3, 2015
On behalf of my entire family I send prayers and blessings to the Ward family - and especially to Liz - a fellow member of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church. Ike was a very active member in the church - and always had a smile and a hug for everyone. He will be sadly missed............what a wonderful man.
Jerry and Judy Garrett and family - Vero Beach Florida
March 2, 2015
Liz and family Bobbi and I are sorry for the lost of Ike, we will miss him dearly, I am a better person for having him as a friend. We are out of town and will not be able to return in time for services but our thoughts and pray will be with you all. Dave and Bobbi Moran
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