Franklin Harold Ward, 81, of Loveland passed away March 25, 2019 at Mckee Medical Center lovingly surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 3, 1938 in Loveland, Colorado to Harold and Josephine (Gay) Ward. After graduating from Loveland High School with the class of 1956 he served in the United States Marine Corps until 1961. He married Shirley Kingery in 1956 and they later divorced. In 1962 he co-founded Ward Construction with his brother Richard (Dick) where together they have enjoyed 58 years of hard work and success. Frank loved his family and friends, enjoyed collecting antique toys and military memorabilia. He is survived by brother Richard(Carol), son David (Kay), daughter Diane (Mike); granddaughters Emily (Matt), Rebeca; grandson Geoffrey (Ilse); great grandchildren Grace, Ella, and Jack; nephew Tim (Sandy); nieces Terri (Larry) and Tina (Brett); and lifelong friends Mel and Delores Neal and the entire Neal family.
Viewing will be April 2nd, 9-10 AM with services following at First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave. Interment at Resthaven Memory Gardens with military honors; reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National WWII Museum of New Orleans or Pathways Hospice Loveland.
