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.