I. Ward

Mr. Ward was born January 9, 1914, at Green Way, Arkansas, to Harvey and Julie Markum Ward. He married Pearl Ward on July 15, 1942 at Fresno, California. He was a farmer most of his life. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Mr. Ward was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Bakersfield, MO. Survivors: Mr. Ward is survived by 1 son, Raymond Ward, of California, 3 step-daughters, Lillian Evans, of Olatha, Kansas, Clara Collins, of Alabama, Della Mae Foster, of Bakersfield, Missouri, 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in Death by: He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. Funeral: A graveside service for I. L. Ward of Gainesville, Missouri will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday July 10, 2006 at Fore Cemetery in Bakersfield, Missouri with Reverend Nolan Wilkins officiating. Burial: Burial will be in Fore Cemetery, Bakersfield, Missouri.