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Charles Adlai “Ad” Ward

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Birth	:	22 Dec 1926
Death	:	3 Aug 2013 Choteau, Teton County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Yellowstone National Cemetery, Laurel, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.6962050, -108.7726520
Plot	:	SECTION A ROW 4 SITE 33
Description	:	Charles Adlai Ward, known as "Ad," son of the late Charles A. Ward, Sr. and Daisy A. Munyan Ward of Laurel, passed away at The Teton Nursing Home in Choteau on Aug. 3, 2013, after a long illness. Adlai was a native of Laurel. After high school, he worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad, starting the fires to get up steam in the engines in preparation for scheduled service. Adlai joined the U.S. Army in late 1944 and trained as a paratrooper. After his honorable discharge on Dec. 14, 1945, Adlai pursued his first love, working in the north woods... Read More	Charles Adlai Ward, known as "Ad," son of the late Charles A. Ward, Sr. and Daisy A. Munyan Ward of Laurel, passed away at The Teton Nursing Home in Choteau on Aug. 3, 2013, after a long illness. Adlai was a native of Laurel. After high school, he worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad, starting the fires to get up steam in the engines in preparation for scheduled service. Adlai joined the U.S. Army in late 1944 and trained as a paratrooper. After his honorable discharge on Dec. 14, 1945, Adlai pursued his first love, working in the north woods of Montana and Alaska as a lumberjack. After 30 years working in the timber, Adlai retired to Melstone where the Metzger family extended their special brand of love and attention. No one was a stranger and he was known for the "tall tales" he shared with friends and tourists alike who stopped to eat at the Melstone Cafe. While at the nursing home in Choteau, he made friends easily and continued to tell his tales to the end. His wit and memory were exceptionally sharp, and he amazed everyone with recitation of poetry and with the ballads he remembered and sang. Adlai is survived by one brother, John Ellis Ward of Watkinsville, Ga.; seven nieces; three nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Burt Ward of Edgar and one sister, Charlotte "Lottie" Gunnels of Laurel. Gorder Funeral Home in Choteau and Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel are in charge of arrangements. In memory of Ad and in lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Teton Nursing Home, Choteau. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Yellowstone County Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be 8 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel.

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Charles Adlai “Ad” Ward death on 3 Aug 2013 in Choteau, Teton County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 45.6962050
Longitude: -108.7726520

Family Members:

Parent

Charles A Ward

(1892 - 1977)

Daisy A Munyan Ward

(1897 - 1992)

Siblings

Charlotte D “Lottie” Ward Gunnels

(1930 - 2010)

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