Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Death info on George A Ward

George Alfred Ward was one of Lillie's brother-in-laws.  
He married Lillie's younger sister, Violet.
"Alf, War II"
(Back of photo states: "Alf Ward, 2870 So State, SLC, UT")
From the personal albums of Lane Lythgoe
According to these documents the following dates apply:
BIRTH: 1 Apr 1915- Almo, Cassia, Idaho
DEATH: 7 August 7, 2002- Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah
He was 87 years old when he died.

Obituary:
SOURCE: Deseret News 2002, Aug 9, p.D7
Obituary transcribed:
George Alfred Ward
George Alfred Ward, 87, passed away August 7, 2002 in Sandy, Utah.
Born April 1, 1915 in Almo, Idaho to Asael and Alice Eames Ward.  He married the love of his life, Violet Jardine, on June 7th 1939.  They were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
George served his country in the United States Army during World War II in France.  He was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed gardening.  George was loved by all who knew him and will be missed greatly.
Survived by his son Gregory A. Ward, Lehi, Utah; daughters-in-law, Alice Hulliger and Darylee Russell; brother Buddy; sisters, Rita, Ozella and Buryl; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his wife, Violet; sons, Terry and Randy; daughters, Laura Lee and Debbie.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2002 in the chapel at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South (Bengal Blvd.)  Friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Monday at Mountain View.
We love you.

*Another version of this obituary can be found through THIS link at familysearch.org.  The text appears to match exactly, the only difference being that the Deseret News version has photos included.

Headstone:
SOURCE: billiongraves.com
As "Alf" died in the last 50 years, his death certificate will not become available until sometime around the year 2052.  When it is, I will post it here... if I am still around myself by then.  :)

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