Michael Ward

Michael John Ward, 61, passed away Wednesday April 8th, 2015, in his home in Everett Washington. Mike was born March 24th 1954 in San Jose California to John William Ward and Mary Josephine Ward. He was the oldest of three children.

On July 28th 1979, Mike was united in marriage to Sharon Drake to this union, two children were born Sean and Amber. Mike truly loves his children and spent quality time with them especially in the great outdoors whether it be camping trips, skiing or hiking.

Over the year's Mike was employed by CX Photo Processing in which he met lifelong friends. He then was employed by Airborne Express which then turn to DHL, and then his final employer being Cobalt. His exemplary style of leadership and charismatic personality resulted in a life time of succesful years of employment and abundant positive relationships. Mike's passion was music and playing his guitar!! Whether playing it for himself, his family or friends, it was a constant source of enjoyment. His treasured Porsche 914 reflects his spirit of fun and adventure as well as his 750 Yamaha. But Mike's greatest love was his children and grandchildren and he was always ready and excited to spend time with them.

Cherishing Mike's memory are his brother Tom Ward, sister, Patricia Ward, his oldest born daughter Melissa (Garth) Mooney,(Boardman, Ohio) his son Sean (Crystal) Ward Snohomish Washington, his daughter Amber (Ben) Inglis Auburn Washington his grandchildren, Tyler, Gavin, Griffin, Jaden, Alyanna, Dylan, & Ryder, and due July 20th, Kinsley. His many family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents John William Ward and Mary Josephine Ward.