Shirley Anne Ward

Shirley Anne Ward was born in Seattle, Washington April 22, 1925 to George and Katherine Scott. Shirley attended Roosevelt High School and graduated from the University of Washington Drama School where she was active in theatrical productions and a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Shirley met and married William F. Ward, also of Seattle, in 1950 and had one son, Stephen F. Ward in 1955.

Besides acting, Shirley was an accomplished artist and a social services caseworker for the State of Washington. She retired from DSHS in 1987 and enjoyed traveling, social gatherings with friends and family, and serving as President of the Arena Group, a UW Drama department alumni organization. In later years she volunteered at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband William F. Ward and sister Katherine Esdon (Portland, OR), both in 1996. She is survived by her son Stephen F. Ward, daughter-in-law Helene

Ward (Edmonds, WA), and grandsons, Brian S. Ward (Seattle, WA) and Matthew W. Ward (Edmonds, WA.)

A celebration of life is being planned. Sign Shirley's on line guest book @ www.Legacy.com.

Burial arrangements under the direction of Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home.