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Frank Ward Obituary
Stockton, CA
February 19, 1918 - October 2, 2006
Frank Robert Ward Jr., age 88, died on Monday October 2, 2006. He was born February 19, 1918 in
Rockford, IL. Frank graduated in 1936 from Rockford High School and serviced in the Army Air Corp. during WWII in Leyte Philippian Island. Mr. Ward worked as a mechanical Design Engineer for 45 years and was employed by Parsons of California from 1972 until 1988. Mr. Ward was member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church.
Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Ward of Stockton; his son, David Ward and wife, Jackie of Stockton; daughter, Dianne Warran of Sacramento, brother, Elmer Ward and wife, Frances of Texas; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wallace-Martin Funeral Home, 520 N. Sutter Street, Stockton. Funeral services will be on Thursday, October 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 825 Highmoor Road, Stockton. Committal will follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi.
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Mike Balluff
October 6, 2006
Dear Aunt Ruth, David, Jackie, and Dianne, Our deepest condolences go to you and your family. We keep you in our prayers at this difficult time. Uncle Bob was a friendly, smart, and resourceful guy that we were proud to have in our family for many years. He was so artistically talented and such an interesting conversationalist, it was always so pleasant to be in his company. We shall miss him very much. Mike and Judy Balluff
Laura Mackinson
October 4, 2006
Dear Ruthie, David, Jackie, and Dianne,
We are just so sorry to hear about Bob's death. It just seems to sudden. Please know our hearts go out to you at this time. We wish we could be there with you.
Robb and Laura Mackinson
Steve Ridenour
October 3, 2006
Dave and Jackie,
Marty and I are sorry to hear about your father. Please know that we are thinking of you at this time and hope that you are doing well in this time of sadness.
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