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Keith Alan Ward

Keith Ward Obituary

Keith Alan Ward, 33, of Parkville, MO, passed away Friday, July 18, 2003, at Truman Medical Center. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Park Lawn Chapel, KCMO; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, July 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to AmFar. Keith was born September 3, 1969, in Kansas City and had lived in Parkville 33 years. He was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Lynn Ward in 1964. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Patricia Ward; brother, Craig Ward and sister-in-law, Lindee Ward; sister, Karri Barron; life partner, David Hocott; five nephews and one niece. (Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234)

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Ward

37 Entries

Boni Lu Ward

July 18, 2004

Daddy,

Just wanted to say how much I miss you. I know we didn't have much time together, but I know that you chose me to be your pet, and that I am eternally grateful. I'm trying to get better in my behavior, but I just have so much energy to burn. I talk to you often and I know that you're near me all the time. Better go now as David wants to go to bed. See you again someday.

I "wuff" you,

Boni

David Hocott

July 18, 2004

My Dear Soulmate,

A year has come and gone since you went home. Not a minute goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I miss you more and more with each passing day. I'm trying to go forward and with your guidance I'll make it. Like Mom, I try to keep busy and busy it's been at work moving into the new offices. It helps for a little while, but you're always there with me. A lot of friends have called the past few days to see how I was doing with it getting close to the anniversary of your passing. Has been very comforting to know that some people still remember. Be watching as we are going to do a balloon release at your grave today and want you to catch every one and know that they are sent with love. I'm going to close now, but just remember I love and miss you so very much, but we'll be together again someday.

All my love always,

Sweet Pea

Patti Ward

July 18, 2004

Dear Keith,

Well Baby, It's been a year and some days. I don't even know how or why I'm still hanging in here. I just keep busy and, of course, as you know, Boni, Sasha and Samantha are quite a handful too. Boni is still hyperactive, but she is growing up and I don't know what I would do without her. She and I talk about you daily. She is very verbal when I say "You must do this for Keith!" I just hope and pray the Lord will let me keep going at this pace until He is ready for me to be with you again.

Keith, I miss you and love you with all my hart and soul.

Mama

Larry Ward

March 2, 2004

No special occasion, no special reason....just time for your Dad to make an entry into your guest book. It has been a little while now that we, the ones you left behind, have been without you. Please realize that you are missed so so very much. While you and I never developed a very close father, son relationship while you were here, it is my desire that perhaps sometime soon we can be reunited and work on building that relationship that was denied us while you were here on earth. I'm sure that you would welcome that opportunity also. I do wish that you could have made the trip to see where I live in Arizona. I do know that you wanted to visit me here, but then you should have a pretty good view of it though from where you sit! Thank you Keith for some very fond memories you left behind, thoughts that bring a smile to my face or a chuckle from within me. And please Keith remember that you are sooo loved. I am envious of the many, many friends you had (have)....I wish I had only half as many. So until that day that you and I are reunited.......Love you, Dad

David Hocott

February 13, 2004

My Funny Valentine,

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's another first without you. Do you remember that every Valentine's Day I would get you a teddy bear and balloons? This year will be no different. As you look down, you will see a pair of kissing bears that represent you and me along with a heart shaped balloon adorning your grave. Your "room" at the house is coming along nicely. Have begun to put some of your favorite things that meant so much to you on the walls. It's going to be a place where I can go to be by myself with you or where I can entertain friends and family and share you with all of them. Just remember you are always in my thoughts and I'm missing you more and more everyday. But with your love and the grace of God, I'll continue to tread on until that day when we can be together again forever.

Happy Valentine's Day

You will always "Be Mine"

Sweet Pea

Patti Ward

February 13, 2004

Happy Valentine's Day Baby,

Your mommy loves you with all her heart and soul and misses you more each passing day on this earth.

Love you,

Mom

David Hocott

December 31, 2003

My Dearest Keith,

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! It would have been 9 years today, but the 8 1/2 we did have were the best. As you can see from up above, I put a dozen white and pink roses, along with a balloon with two doves on your grave. Today and everyday you are constantly in my thoughts. I love you with all my heart and soul.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

All my love always,

Sweet Pea

David Hocott

December 25, 2003

My Dear H.B.

Well, I didn't get to put an entry in here on my birthday because it was to hard hard spending it without you. Now it's Christmas and I think by far it's the most difficult holiday we have had to endure. Our anniversary is next week and that's going to be my other most difficult time. There's not a minute that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Your spirit is in everything I do. Until we are together again, say hello and give a big kiss to all our family and friends. Don't worry as I will continue to take care of Mom. As you can look down and see, there is a Christmas tree on yours and Lori's grave, put there with love. You now have your own star in the heavens named after you. That is what Craig, Lindee, Ryan, Eric and Christa got me for my birthday. That and the necklace that Mom got me mean so very much to me. Better go for now and while we are so very much apart, we are close in heart and spirit.

All my love always,

Sweet Pea

Patti Ward

December 25, 2003

Merry Christmas My Dear Sweet Son,

I miss you more than you will ever know. Nothing is quite the same without you. However, I know you are spending Christmas with Jesus this year. But you are always close to me in my heart and I feel you all around me. You are my Guardian Angel.

Love,

Momma

Alice Schoonover

December 25, 2003

Keith Sweetie just writting you to tell you Merry Christmas. You are with the one whoes birth we are celebrating. it must be beautiful there in Heaven. Jesus is so wonderful. Ted and I spend some time with your MOM and David. I just love them both so much, as I did you. I will close for now Sweet Keith. Give everyone a kiss for me up there. I miss you so much.

Your Cousin,

Alice

David Hocott

December 4, 2003

My Dear Keith,

Several things have transpired since my last entry. Halloween came and went without too much fanfare, except that we decorated your grave with a purple pumpkin. On Thanksgiving, Mom went with Bob, Alice and Ted to The Elms and I went to my grandparents. We then all came back to the house and played cards. It was so hard to get through without you. This past Monday was World AIDS Day and your quilt panel is on display at Truman. Also on that day, we had a table of pictures and a biography of your life. Everything turned out so beautiful. Just wished I didn't have to do it. I just wish I still had you here with me, to hold in my arms and never let go. You are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. I'll write more on my birthday. I LOVE and MISS you SOOOOOOO very much.

See you again someday.

Your Loving Sweet Pea

Karri Barron

September 7, 2003

Keith, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday Dear Keith Happy Birthday to you.

I miss you so very much.

I love you.........your sister

mike/rachel/korey

September 3, 2003

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEITH!!!We miss you very much! You will always be in our

thoughts.I wish we could close our eyes and say this is not real.

You will never be forgotten.

See you again someday.You friends forever!!!!!!

Jen, Jenny, Sue

September 3, 2003

Keith, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY! We miss you and love you deeply! You will live on in our memories forever! We will be visiting you today and often. We are having a party in your honor tonight at your Mom's house! Party on Dude!

Alice Schoonover

September 2, 2003

Keith HAPPY BIRTHDAY Honey. We all miss and love you on this day of your birth. I was at the hospital when you were born,and at your bedside when you passed away from us all to go to such a better place. We will be decorateing your grave on this day. I know you will be watching us. Again we love and miss you Keith. HAPPY 34th.BIRTHDAY.

Cousins,

Alice@Ted

David Hocott

September 2, 2003

My Precious Soulmate Keith,

It's your birthday and I don't know how I am going to get through it. I want it to still be special and perfect. The only thing missing will be you in body, but not in spirit or my heart. There isn't a moment that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. It's those memories that help me get through each day.

I went to St. Louis this weekend to visit our friends, who loved and still love you so much. It was the hardest trip I have ever had to make. They all had such kind and comforting words for me about you.

You have a great party and just remember I love you with all my heart. See you again someday.

All my love always,

Sweet Pea

Patti Ward

September 2, 2003

My Dear Sweet Son Keith,

Words cannot express how much I miss you and how much my life without you just doesn't seem to have a purpose anymore. You were my life! You are in my heart and are with me everyday, in everything I do and everywhere I go. I hope you hear me talking to you and telling you how much I love you daily.

Welly, Baby, it's your birthday, and as always, Mom is getting everything ready and trying to make it perfect for you. I know you are with Grandmother, Grandaddy, your sister, Lori and your dog, Sadi--so go have a good party for me. I'll be back with all of you someday when it's God's Will.

Happy Birthday and I love you with all my heart and soul.

Mom

Alice@Ted Schoonover

August 16, 2003

David you know how much this side of the family loves you. You were and still are an inspiration to all of us. You know Keith was in alot of pain and is now with the LORD. It is very hard on you and all of us I know that David. But he is in a much better place. We love you both.

Cousins,

Alice and Ted

Jen, Jenny, Sue

August 8, 2003

The Ward Family & Dave: We know that we can never truly understand what you are feeling, but we want you to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers always. We want to do whatever we can to help you through the healing process. We all LOVED Keith very dearly and we still do. He was a very, very special, loving, fun, funny person who enjoyed life to the fullest. There was always laughter and a smile when Keith was around and we will never forget that. He will live on in our hearts forever. We still talk to him everyday even though he hasn't told us the winning lottery numbers yet! May the peace that Keith now feels be with you always! We Love you all very much! GOD BLESS!

Jen, Jenny & Sue

Tara Cochran

July 28, 2003

I want you all to know that I have alot of memories with Keith. From Prom to Keith and I keeping in touch and let each other know how we had been doing and share a laugh. I know there are times when I may of not been there in person but a thought of Keith was always in my heart and on my mind and in my prayers. Your family will always mean alot to me no matter where we are or what we are doing. I want you to know that you may of not thought so but I want you to know that it meant everything to me that you called me and let me know. I'll always remember Keith as a very special fun loving friend.

Brigette Thomas (Davis)

July 26, 2003

Karri & family,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss-I know it is very difficult in times like these. The only thing that can comfort anyone in death is a relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior. I hope through this tough time that you will turn to Him for He is the Only Way. May His peace be upon you & your family.

Michael Lee

July 25, 2003

Keith was a very special friend to me. It not everyday you meet someone and immediately become friends, Keith was that someone. We met at a bowling tournament over the Labor Day weekend here in St Louis about 7 years ago. After that first meeting, whenever Keith and David came to St Louis, my house became their house. Not only am I going to miss a very special friend but I am going miss sharing his birthdays with him. Red Lobster will not be the same without him. Keith was my sunshine when I could find one. I LOVED Keith from the start, I have always LOVE Keith and I will always will LOVE Keith. Yes, in body he is gone, but in my heart he will always live on.

Alice Schoonover

July 25, 2003

Pat,Larry.Craig and Kerri,

I know you all know our feelings for dear Keith. I can only look at this as he is better off and in no pain. He had so many friends he thought he didn't have. That tell's what kind of person Keith was. We will miss him until we are together again.

We Love You All,

Cousins Alice and Ted

Troy Eyring

July 25, 2003

To Craig, Karri, and the rest of Keith's family and friends -

I would like to extend my most sincere sympathies and condolences in your time of loss. Regretfully I lost contact with Keith about 10 years ago and I am extremely saddened to hear of his passing. We had a lot of fun times together hangin out with the gang and I will always remember those days and smile.

David Hocott

July 24, 2003

Keith, I don't know where to begin. You have been my life for these past 8 1/2 years and they were the best. I know while you are no longer here with us in body, your sweet spirit will live on in our hearts FOREVER. Mom, Dad and I, along with the rest of the family and ALL the friends that you kept saying you no longer had, can take comfort that you are in a far better place than we are and are no longer in pain and suffering. Until we meet again, my precious soulmate, there won't be a minute that goes by that you are not in my thoughts and prayers. See you again someday.

Love,

Sweet Pea

Sarah,Amanda,Karri, Jessica Dice

July 24, 2003

The leaves from the tree will fall. The stars will fall from the sky but our loving friend Keith will not fall, he will rise...rise higher than a tree will grow. Higher than a bird can fly and higher than all the stars. He is welcomed back home by the holy spirit our God. Keith is happy,loving and he is the person that everyone can get along with..a true friend. He sees us now from a great place saying, I love everyone and don't be sad..because I am happy and loved where I am higher than all the stars of the universe and wish for you all the happiness of the world

gumby and jerad meyerkorth

July 23, 2003

keith was one of the coolest guys that i ever met he also was one of the best friends i ever had and just to tell you a funny story we were out one night and we were drinking AND HAVING FUN we were at tiffany springs at a party at a circle drive we had to go two miles to barry road and we didnt notice until the last rest stop in missouri about a hundred miles away we went the wrong way so an hour later i went to bed and ten minutes after that keith went to bed woke up the next day and did it again !!!

YOUR FRIEND GUMBY,JERAD STEPH.

Judy

July 23, 2003

Patty, I'm sorry we can't be there in person for you. Please know that we are with you in mind and spirit and our prayers are with you and your family. I was so very sorry to get this sad news. I love you very much and miss you.

your cousin,

Judy and Bill Morris

Rick Dunham

July 22, 2003

I wish I could make it all better. There are not any words to express our sadness. I know you will get through this and maybe our love for you will help just a little. Rick,Jan,and Brett Dunham

Paula Scott

July 22, 2003

Patty & Larry,

I just received the news from Judy & Delcy Lou.

I am so sorry & extremely sad to receive this news. Please know that although I can't be there in body - I am there in heart & prayer. I will call at a later date.

Love to you & your family,

Your cousin-Paula Jean

Gina (Peterson) Bradley

July 22, 2003

To the Ward Family-

As someone who was once very close to your family, I was so sad to hear about Keith's passing. Many years have gone by, but I'll always care about all of you. Please know that I'm thinking of you.

Tonya Varker

July 22, 2003

Ward family,

I was so saddened to hear of Keith's death. I think of your family often and will pray for you all in this horrible time of grief. Tonya Varker

Karri Lynn Ward/Barron

July 22, 2003

Keith...Keifer Alan....or DKA("damit keith alan"...for those of you who don't know) I love you and will miss you so much. I was very lucky to have a brother like you. You were my friend and my confident, we have so many memories I will always cherish.. You were so strong and brave..I know I could have never been...I am very thankful that the lord put us together and I know that you will watch over me..you will never be forgotten and you had so many people that loved you..take care, and tell Grandmother and Grandaddy Hi for me K? I love you and will miss you so very much...this is not goodbye because I will see you again..take care until then,
I Love you..your sister Karri Lynn

Randy Ward

July 21, 2003

Larry, Patty, Craig, Karri - I want to express my deepest sympathy. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Randy

Barbara Ordway

July 21, 2003

Dearest Patti, Larry and Family,

Our most heartfelt sympathies are with you now remembering your sweet son Keith. Please know we wish we could be with you during your time of sorrow.

Your loving sister, Barbara and

family.

Kelley Mason

July 21, 2003

We are all very sorry for the loss of your friend and family member.

Doug and Lisa

July 21, 2003

Keith was a brave and hard fighting man. We will all be better for knowing him, and the world will be a sadder place without him in it. He leaves behind great memories and his strong,caring spririt. To Patty and David your love and care of Keith was a true inspiration to all. We are truly heartbroken for your loss. Doug Lisa and Kids

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