Keith M. Ward

1935 - 2021

Keith M. Ward obituary, 1935-2021, Rawlins, WY

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Casada Funeral Home & Crematory - Rawlins

702 W Walnut St

Rawlins, Wyoming

Keith Ward Obituary

Keith M Ward 1935- 2021 Keith M. Ward, resident of Rawlins, WY, passed away on May 10th, 2021 in Casper, WY, at the age of 85.

Keith was born on July 21st, 1935 to Harold M. and Velma Irene Moore Ward. He was raised by Earl and Velma (Moore) Jordan. He married the love of his life Barbara (Allen) Ward on June 11th, 1960.

They had 3 children Kevin (Sue) Ward, Rebecca (Tom) Peyton and Brenda (Steve) Kovachevich. He was known as "Papa Sugar" to 6 grandchildren Rachel (Adam), Kristopher, Matthew (Shawndra), Nathan (Alli), Josh, Jacob (Kylee) as well as to 6 great-grandchildren Noah, Eleanor, Kase, Kopen, Kooper, and Harper.

He worked many years in the oilfield and later was a familiar face at True Value Hardware. He loved his wife, family, hunting, fishing, and the game of golf.

He graduated from High School and served in the US Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956. Keith achieved the rank of Corporal operating as a forward observer in Korea.

He was preceded in death by his two sisters Dolores Ward and Joyce Kelley.

Services for Keith will be held May 22nd, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rawlins Cooperative Parish-Methodist Church.

Pallbearers will be Rachel George, Kristopher Ward, Matthew Peyton, Nathan Peyton, Joshua Kovachevich, and Jacob Kovachevich.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Hernandez, Ron Wilts, Chet Carson, Jim Moench, Richard Taylor and Marvin Jochim.

Memorial donations may be made to Rawlins Carbon County Senior Center or Rawlins Cooperative Parish-Methodist Church.

Published by Rawlins Times from May 15 to May 16, 2021.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Ward

Sponsored by Casada Funeral Home & Crematory - Rawlins.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Keith Ward's name

Memorial Events
for Keith Ward

May

22

Service

11:00 a.m.

Rawlins Cooperative Parish-Methodist Church

WY

Funeral services provided by:

Casada Funeral Home & Crematory - Rawlins

702 W Walnut St, Rawlins, WY 82301

How to support Keith's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Keith Ward's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored