Levi Ashton Ward
April 16, 2022
Wichita, Kansas - Levi Ashton Ward, 20, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. Rosary and Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Reception following at Rolling Hills Country Club. Graveside service, 10:00 am, Friday, April 22, 2022, Resurrection Cemetery, Wichita, KS. Levi was a graduate of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School and on the 2017 State Championship football team. He attended the University of Kansas, belonged to the Kansas Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, and was the captain of the Men's KU Water Ski Team. Levi also worked for KAKE news as a First Alert Storm Tracker and Storm Chaser. He had an unmatched energy level, described by his friends as "electric". Levi lived large. He lived the best times of his life in the weeks prior to his passing, witnessing a KU Men's Basketball National Championship and successfully chasing an EF2 tornado. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dick Ward and Gordon Reichenberger. Survived by his father, Shawn (Lana) Ward; mother, Jill (Todd Wolters) Ward; grandmothers, Leslie Ward and Elaine Reichenberger; aunts, Kim (Kenny Pangburn) Ward, Pam (Sean) Richardson, Tina (Doug) May, Lisa (Brent) Holman, Tara Reichenberger, Abby (Adam) Burrus; uncle, Ross (Jessica) Reichenberger; step-siblings, Chelsey (Deven Ramsey) Miranda, Justin (Linde) Hanzlick, Courtney (Jacob) Skiles; cousins, Kristen, Kally, Connor, Reece, Seth, Samantha, Seger, Shane, Harper and Sloane. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: KU Water Ski Team, https://recreation.ku.edu/sport-club-donations (choose water ski). Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 19 to Apr. 21, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Levi Ward

21 Entries

Ed Sunquist

April 23, 2022

My heart reaches out to you and your family. I was a sub at Bishop Carroll and always enjoyed having Levi in my classes. There were times when we didn't do a lot of schoolwork because we talked about Levi's love of storm chasing. It was the highlight of my day. He always had a refreshing attitude and loved his family, especially storm chasing with his Dad. It is hard to lose someone with so much promise. All I can say is with God's help, I hope you can find comfort.
Ed Sunquist

Mounir "Mike" and Kathy Bouchareb

April 21, 2022

Todd and family, Although we didn't know your son, we heard the most incredible things about him from you, his generosity and kindness towards others, and his love and passion for life. We wish we could take some of your pain away. Words cannot describe how much we feel for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We are both thinking of you during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences.

The Todd Family

April 21, 2022

Dear Jill (and whole family),
We feel fortunate to have met Levi as a member of the same Phi Psi pledge class as our son Cade. We remember how you organized and made our first event together with our boys a rousing success. We enjoyed meeting Levi and hearing him talk about his storm chasing adventures and his good times with his new fraternity brothers. We remember his as a smiling, charismatic and gracious young man. We also remember you and Levi seeming wonderfully close and Cade has said you two definitely have a special bond. Please know our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and we hope that the beautiful memories of your son will help guide you through this very trying time.

Sr. Mary Dolores, IHM

April 21, 2022

To the Ward family, and Brent and Lisa Holman, Seger & Shane,
I taught Levi his 9th-grade year here at Bishop Carroll. There are no words to contain the feelings of my heart in the loss of Levi. I am afraid of storms and he would talk to me everyday about chasing storms and why I shouldn't be afraid. Levi always had a heart of gold. My hope is there is some consolation as he is now with Jesus and see the storms of life from the perspective of heaven.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of loss. May the Lord give you His peace and love.

Ingrid Adel

April 20, 2022

My son Daniel was one of Levi's Phi Psi brothers and he describes him (and his mom Jill) as a very kind, loving, and joyful person. It is so difficult to understand why earth lost someone so special, but heaven has gained an angel. May your memories give you strength during this very difficult time. You will be in our daily prayers. Our deepest condolences to the entire family and those who love him.

Tim and Michelle Schultz

April 20, 2022

Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. We are praying for peace and less pain. It will take time but know you are in our many thoughts and prayers. Eric was lucky to have met Levi and he will be greatly missed.

Lauren Meier

April 19, 2022

I never met Levi, but my son, George (a Phi Psi) said that he was "fun and truly nice". I cannot understand why this lovely young man´s life was so short. We´re praying for you all.

Eduardo & Anna Jimenez

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Susan Addington

April 19, 2022

Jill & Family, Sending love and prayers for comfort your way as you deal with the loss of your son. May memories of special times together help sustain you in the days ahead

Cheryl jarosz

April 19, 2022

Although we´ve not met (my Noah is a Phi Psi and told me how kind Levi was. Sending up prayers for God to wrap His arms around your family through every day forward. Please ask for help even if it´ seems like the smallest thing. Your Phi Psi family is here for you.

Cindy Miles

April 18, 2022

Jill, sending my deepest condolences for the loss of your son. I'll be lifting you and your family up in prayers.

Love Judith Bryan and Family

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Grace P. Gilmore

April 18, 2022

Jill there are no words that will bring you comfort. I offer prayers that I hope will bring you some degree of peace and comfort. Will much love and compassion. Grace

Shana Gregory; for Cristi Reichenberger, my lifelong friend & Levi's cousin

April 18, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief