Verland W. Ward Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Verland W. Ward March 4, 1933 - March 16, 2018 Verland joined his beloved first wife, Jeannette deceased, 2006. He passed away at home unexpectedly in Seminole, Florida. Otherwise he was a lifelong resident of Grand Ledge and Holt. Among those that are left to grieve his loss is his current loving wife, Joanna Skupien Harrington, Seminole Florida. He is survived by daughters Leslie Ward of Charlotte, Michelle Ward, Holt and Lisa Bartlett of Grand Ledge whom he had a special affection for and considered her an "honorary" daughter. Brothers, Keith (Marilyn) Ward of Grand Ledge, Richard L. Ward, Vermontville, Elvin Ward, Owosso. Grandson Aaron (Rashall) Stickle, Palmdale, CA and four great grandchildren; Granddaughter, Janis M. Stickle of Charlotte and great grandson, Dejohn B. Stickle; Stepson Franc (Michelle) Harrington, Anchorage Alaska, and four children. He had much affection for all his nieces and nephews especially, nephew Jerry (Ruth) Ward. Verland was preceded in death by siblings, Raymond Ward and Mazie Edwards, parents Russel and Treva Belle Ward. Verland graduated from G.L.H.S in 1951, proudly served in the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Lewis in Pierce, Washington, Special Ops Unit, during the Korean War he was also retired from Fisher Body in Lansing. His and all his siblings grew up with an old fashioned hard working ethic and was not afraid of a hard day’s work. In youth, he was an avid body builder and enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader later in life. Verland's little blue, green and orange love bird brought so much enjoyment to him and they were very affectionate to each other, the bird is searching the house for him now. A military graveside service will be held at Pioneer Cemetery, Oneida Township, Eaton County, Michigan on Monday, March 26, 2018, 1:00 p.m. A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please plant and nurture a tree in his memory, or donate to any American Legion, or VFW. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.