Ernest James Ward also known as "Jim" was born April 11, 1934 and peacefully passed away on May 9, 2022.
Beloved husband of the late Esther Ward for 66 years. Loving father of Leonard (Janet “Jan”) Ward, the late Bruce Ward (Michaelene Ward-Terry), Terry Ward, and Gail (Greg) Koszegi. Cherished grandfather of Laura (Jake) Fritz, James Ward, Rachel (Nick) Dear, Derek Ward, Jenny (Matt) Mills, Jeremy Ward and Bruce Ward. Dear great-grandfather of Connor Dear, Maverick Mills, Memphis Mills and Maizen Mills. Dearest brother of Janet Ward-Taggart.
Jim was loved by many and will be deeply missed. He leaves behind a great legacy and wise words, "we started a wonderful family".
A committal and inurnment for Jim will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442.