Robert F. Ward Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert F. Ward in Big Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Ward and Laura Ward (Denniston); and his brother Glen Ward. He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Stewart; his children, Cathie "Kitten" Reed (Art) of Big Rapids, Chris Canham (Jim) of Mecosta, Deb Mishler (Steve) of Evart and Ron Ward (Holli) of Otsego; his grandchildren, Ben Reed (Melissa), Tyler Mishler, Erik Tarbell, Matt Mishler, Jake Tarbell (Teagan), Derek Ward, Colby Ward and Hannah Reed; his great grandchildren, Rylee and Xander Reed; and his siblings, Jim Ward of Hersey, Rosie Wirth (Dave) of Hersey and Betty Smith of Evart. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for Masses to be said for Bob's soul.
