This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Ward Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2098/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 06/05/07 Ronald Edward Ward was born February 6, 1944 in Preston Idaho. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones on June 4, 2007 succumbing to chronic lymphocytic leukemia, against which he valiantly fought for nine years. Leaving the family farm in Idaho he traveled, worked, and served throughout his 63 years in cities including Washington D.C., Mexico City, Manila, San Juan, Las Vegas, and Houston. He retired in South Jordan after 31 years of service in the FBI. Above all else, most important to him were his wife and family. He leaves behind his wife, Sherry Ward, and their eight children, 15 grandchildren, and his enduring legacy of dedication to them. He had a wry wit, and a tendency to find humor in and deflate difficult situations. He had a knack for fixing anything, and if he had had the manual on himself he might have been able to "fix" his cancer. To borrow the words of Thoreau, "He came to this world because he wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential fac! ts of life and see if he could not learn what they had to teach; and not, when he came to die, discover that he had not lived." Ronald lived in such a way that his life gave strength and hope to friends and family alike. His obedience to the command to live well brought life to those who knew him. One cannot imagine such a strong man dying. Thus beyond the veil of death we must believe that he lives on and continues his work and love. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many doctors, nurses, and support personnel of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 7, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS chapel at 9750 South 2200 West. Family and friends are welcome to come to pay their respects beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park South Valley. Published in the Deseret News on 6/5/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.