Ward graduated from Ft. Hayes Kansas State College in 1973, with a B.S. Degree in Geology. He retired from Western Geophysical after 20 years to become a consultant for TGS. He worked with TGS until his time of death.
Ward was preceded in death by his father, Harold R. Maricle; brother, John Maricle; mother-in-law, Armandina Meza Martinez; brother-in-laws, William Prezaz and Omar Prezaz; and sister-in-law, Nora Prezaz.
Ward is survived by his wife, Dora P. Maricle; son, David Maricle; daughter, Erica (James) Parks of Kentucky; stepsons, Adrian (Michelle) Avalos, and Randy Von Anderson of Sugar Land, Texas; mother, Gracia Ward Maricle of Goodland, Kansas; brother, Paul Maricle; sister, Louesa Maricle of Denver, Colorado; 6 grandchildren; and brothers-in-law, Jorge Luis Prezaz, and Roberto Thatcher; and sister-in-law, Cora (Larry) Hargrave.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Lesley R. Park for her care and compassion. Ward will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and coworkers.