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Rick Ward Obituary
He was a retired social worker for the State of Kentucky.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Renda Ward; son, David Ward; daughter-in law, Sharon Ward; brother, John Ward; and several nieces and nephews.
His memorial service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman's St. Matthews Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ratterman's.
Memorial gifts may be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children.
www.rattermans.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rick Ward
Cindy Fischer Young
August 15, 2012
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was always such a good guy! Always made us laugh. I will remember him fondly.
Cindy
Ron and Pam VanDyke
August 15, 2012
We were so surprised and sad to hear about Rick. We received the news just today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warren Wood
August 15, 2012
To Dave, Suzy, Sharon and Family
I rarely check the metro section and the obituary of the C-J but did Monday morning. Noticed the passing. A great human being. Coached me and my sister Jenny at DePres Park. Remembered his love for Disney (and I was at the Disney Store as an employee for about 3 years) and his humor and watching Excalibur on LASERDISC at the house. I lost my father when I was 9 when he was 37. I know the pain. You all are in my prayers. Holler if you need to chat.
Bill Stratman
August 14, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. He was my first supervisor when I started in March '81 at the old Jackson office. He helped me tremendously on the computer & always had a smile on his face & loved to joke around. How totally cool was his Mickey Mouse tie!!!
thank you, Rick
Pam Caudill
August 14, 2012
Suzy, I am so sorry to hear about Rick. He was such a wonderful man. I learned so much in his photography classes. I will miss our conversations when we were both at Jaeger.
Shirley Adkins
August 14, 2012
Suzy, I was sorry to hear of Rick's passing. It was always good to see his smiling face at Actor's. I will remember your family in my prayers.
Pat Kullman
August 14, 2012
So sorry to hear about Rick. We worked together in Louisville and in Frankfort. He was a good person and will be missed.
Debbie Hammond
August 14, 2012
Rick and I worked together with Ten-Ure. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Tresa Short
August 14, 2012
I was so sorry to learn today of Rick's passing. We worked many years together at DFS and he was always kind, cared for our clients and his co workers. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Walker
August 14, 2012
I'm thinking about you and your family, knowing all the good memories of Rick will replace your sadness in time.
Travis Stanfield
August 14, 2012
Suzy, Dave and Sharon,
Reese and I are thinking about you all and send our deepest sympathy. Rick was a wonderful man and father. He will be missed!
Love,
Reese and Travis Stanfield
Chris Wolf
August 14, 2012
Suzy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rick was such a joyful presence in our lives. It was a privilege to have known him.
Trish Morrison
August 14, 2012
I am saddened to hear that Rick has passed away. He was such a good guy, funny, could laugh at himself,and so warm.
I have appreciated his gifts over the years we worked together
Peace to the family.
Harvey Allen
August 13, 2012
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We worked together for many years in Adult Education. Rick was Adult Ed's "Digital Photography Guru". We'll all miss him greatly.
Verna Hash
August 13, 2012
The entire extended Hash family send their deepest sympathy. He became our daughter's other father when she met and married David. All of our encounters were warm and comfortable, we always came away from Rick and Suzy knowing that our daughter was loved and cherished by her inlaws. To a parent that is priceless. Rick was a wonderful host and was quick to share a wide range of knowledge unselfishly to all who asked. I found him totally delightful to be around...it is our loss that he left us too quickly. To Suzy, David and Sharon we wish you comfort in your grief. You are in our prayers as you transition through this loss.
All our love
Verna and Paul
Liam Randall
August 13, 2012
Suzy, Dave, Sharon- we are sorry for your sudden loss. Rick was such a great guy and wonderful host; we have so many wonderful memories hanging out with you all over the years at Derby, Christmas, and so many countless other times. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
All of our love,
Liam, Katie, Eamon, & Kieran Randall
Mary Gordon
August 13, 2012
It was shocking to hear of Rick's passing. I certainly enjoyed working with him at the L&N building. You have my deepest sympathy. Your family is in my prayers.
Cheri Collins
August 13, 2012
Suzy, I am so sorry. Rick was my bud and I will miss him greatly. I hope you can concentrate on your good times with Rick - all the places you got to travel to, his laughter, his good cooking, his love of Mickey. The list goes on and on. Know that he is in God's loving arms right now.
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