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Jonathan Ward Obituary
1992 - 2020
Jonathan A. Ward, 27, of Columbus, passed away May 22, 2020. Jon was born September 18, 1992 to Matthew and Cynthia (Vrooman) Ward. He graduated from Westerville North in 2010. Jon graduated in 2014 from Miami University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting. He loved spending time with his soulmate Echo, spending time in the outdoors, especially hiking and camping. He had a real passion for the Pacific NorthWest. Jon was a huge Green Bay Packers fan and could always be found with his cheese head hat on. He will be missed by his fur siblings, walking them for miles along the trails. Jon will be deeply missed by his soulmate, Echo; parents; sisters, Melissa A. (Austin) Siemer, Brittany M. Ward; grandparents, David and Cecile Vrooman, Larry A. Ward; 6 nieces and nephews; Aunts, Debbie (Dave) Shetler, Libby (Steve) Dearth; Uncle, Mike P. Ward; along with many other family and friends. Jon was preceded in death by his grandmother Pamela "Penny" Ward and Cousin Antonio "Tony" Tippett. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from 4-7pm with a funeral service to follow at 7pm at Newcomer NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus. To share a condolence with the family, please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.
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Cheryl Bevan Ford
June 1, 2020
You are all in our prayers. Our memory of Jon is at Missy and Austin's wedding when he came up and stood with his mom as she was speaking at the reception. We thought it was so wonderful the way he was there to give her love and support on that special day.
TAYLOR Guardiola
May 31, 2020
My heart is with you and your family I will miss you.
Francesca Komarek
May 29, 2020
Matt and Cynthia, our prayers and love are with you. Jonathan's joy, light and kindness is with everyone he encountered.
The Compassionate Friends
May 28, 2020
Dear Ward Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
May 27, 2020
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
Jessica Hinton
May 27, 2020
Matt and Cynthia, I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kristi Kirkpatrick
May 27, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of Jons passing. He was one of Alexs best friends in high school and college and spent a lot of time with our family. He will be greatly missed! Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
The Kirkpatrick Family
Mendy Siemer
May 26, 2020
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Please know how much we care and love your family.
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