John Ward January 25, 1927 - March 25, 2013 John Ward was born January 25,1927 to George and Isabel Ward in the Mayflower district. He attended Munro school, completed high school in Frobisher and trade school in Regina. He married Rita Loustel on October 22, 1955. John and Rita had seven children, 4 girls and 3 boys, 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Survived by family, Lannett (Don) Zieglgansberger, Bienfait; Arlene (John) Ray, Creelman; Jolene (Blaine) Norleen, Regina; Marilyn (Wayne) Schick, Courtenay, B.C.; Stephen (Cindy) Ward, Frobisher; Jeffrey (Dorothy) Ward, Estevan; Harvey Ward, Knouff Lake, B.C.; 17 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.; sibling, Vivian Backer (Walt) Lloydminster, Alta., as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife, Rita; parents, George and Isabel Ward; sister, Mabel Young; brother-in-law, Marshall Young and an infant brother. Dad was a man of many talents. Diversification was his middle name. He was a farmer, welder, general repair man, bus driver, carpenter, electrician, TV and appliance repair man, beekeeper, backhoe operator and grave digger, and chocolate bar distributor. Dad raised almost everything on the farm - horses, turkeys, chickens, cows, pigs, ducks, dogs, cats. He even boarded work horses and hunting dogs. He also had a very soft heart for those animals in need. Dad was a collector of many things. It started with old tractors, which he loved to put in the Frobisher parade. It then moved to miniature cars, trucks and tractors. He took great pleasure displaying his collection and discussing it with others when they came to visit. Dad was very community minded. He supported many organizations with his time. He was a long-term supporter of the Frobisher Thresherman's Reunion and took great pride that his sons and grandsons were carrying on the tradition. Dad loved children, which was evident on the school bus, with each of his kids and with the grandkids. Even in the last few years, he loved to have us all together at the Hill View Manor, enjoyed hearing how everyone was doing and enjoyed watching the grandkids play. Dad had patience to teach us all the valuable skills of life. We all appreciate the work ethic that he instilled in us. Dad, we will miss you but know you are in a happy place with Mom. We would like to thank the employees at the Hillview Manor. You took such good care of dad and he enjoyed being there. The residence and staff at the home were his second family. Our family would like to thank all who have sent sympathy cards, flowers, food and donations to various organizations on behalf of John Ward. Prayers were said at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 31, 2013 from the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services Estevan, with Patricia Keith officiating. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, April 1, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Estevan, with Father J. Vargas the celebrant. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Pallbearers were Kayne Ward, Krys Ward, Kylar Ward, Vince Ray, Justin Ward and Nathaniel Schick. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to SMILE Services Estevan, or a charity of your own choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
