Michael Ward Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 8, 2022, at the age of 65, Michael Ward of Buffalo, Missouri, born in Atlantic, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Geraldine "Jeri" Elva Ward (Cross); and his great-nieces, Erika and Michelle Roy. He is survived by : his father Donald "Pappy" Laurance; his sisters, Linda Minear (John) of Livonia and Diana Young (David) of Casey, Iowa; his close friend Susan Long of Buffalo, Missouri; his nieces, Jackie Roy (Joe) of Springfield, Julie Minear of Springfield, MO, Amanda Roof (Neil) of Avoca and Ashley Jacobson (Scott) of Ankeny; his nephew Joshua Young (Brenda) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his great-nephews, Brady, Justin Roy, Braden and Brantley Young; his great-niece Chloe Jacobson; and his aunts and uncles, Atha Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Nola Brown of Anita, Kenneth Ward (Judy) of Mesquite, Richard Ward (Janie) of Anita and Barb Ward of Grant, Iowa.