This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Ward, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6425/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 97367 April 2, 2013 John Charles Ward The Lincoln City community has lost a great man. John Charles (JC) Ward, born in Valparaiso, Chile on August 30, 1915 passed away on March 26, 2013. JC grew up in Limache, Chile before relocating to the US for college then serving in the US armed services as a pilot. John moved to Lincoln city in 1988 with his wife Barbara to be closer to his family and found more than a family in Lincoln city, he found his home. With a background at Boeing selling airplanes to South American companies his unusual Chilean wit and charm found a local coffee and lunch 'club' that would become lifelong friends. Working as a local translator for the Newport court system to filling pot holes in Roads End, he was very active in the community and committed to the local economy. An avid sailor his whole life, there was a passion for the ocean and the beach that he so loved to walk on every morning. JC is survived by his grandchildren Alethia Ward and David and Dawn (Munger) Ward, great-grand children Maevin, Hannah, and William Ward. The community has lost a friend, the children have lost a great man. 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.