Passed away January 26, 2014, at age 90. Bob was born in Oklahoma, the youngest of six, to Roy Arthur and Dollie Mae Ramsey Ward. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Anne Brady Ward, in 1989. Also deceased are brothers, Roy Arthur Jr., William James, and Jack Ramsey and sisters Flossie Mae Stacy and Hazel Lorraine Sullivan. Robert is survived by son, John Ward (Jutta) of California, Son Tom Ward and daughter Elizabeth Ward of Tucson, grandchildren; Amanda Ribeiro (Dan), Emily Ward (Kyle O’Malley), Nathaniel Ward, great-grandchildren; Elliette O’Malley, Oscar Ribeiro, and Leo Ribeiro. Bob also leaves his dear friend of 22 years, Alene King. A Veteran of WWII, Bob served in the US Army Air Corps, 49th Air Depot, Pacific Theatre. He worked in the lumber business and later as a building contractor in Tucson. Bob could fix or build anything! The family requests donations to Mobile Meals of Tucson, 4803 E. 5th St. Ste. 209, Tucson 85711 or to the Disabled American Veterans, DAV.org or PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250.