Tedene Joan Ward 72, passed away December 4, 2020. She was born December 3, 1948 in Custer South Dakota to Theodore and Lois Babcock. Survived by Children Steve (Denise) Warren of Canon City, Mike (Heather) Warren of Pueblo, Kimberly (Gerald) Simpson of Pueblo, Jodene Stokley of Pueblo, Craig (Kathy) Ward of Texas, Robert (Peggy) Ward of Texas, Vicky (Juan) Ward of Texas. Siblings Charles (Debra) Babcock of Lamar, Martha (Bill) Smith of Lamar. Grandchildren Steven, Amanda, Joshua, Caleb, Brandon, Jordan, Shirley, Michael II, Jessica, Justin, Steven, Christopher, Theresa, Tina, David, Taylor, Terra. Multiple Great grandchildren and Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by Father Theodore Babcock, Step Father William Butler, Mother Lois Libolt Babcock Butler, Loving Husband Mike Ward, Brother George Babcock and Sister Lois Stisher.
Tedene was the caretaker of the family. She spent 10 + Years Shamar Village as a CNA in the Memory ward. She loved Family Camp outs and evening of playing games with Grand kids and family. Her love for the family was strong and unconditional.
