Obituary of Harold Ward

Harold Luke Ward of Calgary passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the age of 86 years. Harold was born in Calgary on July 18, 1920 to Lillie and Luke Ward. He was with the RCAF for five years and had a lengthy career ending as Head Draftsman with Gulf Canada. Harold is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Lori and Bryan Bates of Calgary and Kim and Rodney Foster; two grandchildren Katie and Michael all of Kaslo, BC; a sister Dorothy Deines of Calgary, a brother Lawrence (Lila) Ward of Edmonton and their families. He was predeceased by his first wife Ruth in 1965; second wife Virginia in 1992, and a brother-in-law Don in 2006. Harold enjoyed gardening and traveling with Virginia to various destinations including New Zealand and Portugal. He will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humor and for all his acts of kindness to everyone he knew. A Celebration of Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway’s Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Memorial Tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, #201, 222 – 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3 Telephone: (403) 290-0110 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 215 – 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 1A2 Telephone: (403) 205-3966. The family wishes to thank the Intercare Chinook Care Centre and the Wentworth Manor for all of their care and compassion. In living memory of Harold Ward, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.