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David Ross Ward

Birth	:	13 Sep 1948
Death	:	2 Jul 2021
Burial	:	Clayton Cemetery, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7546997, -100.1860962
Description	:	David Ross Ward came into this life on September 13, 1948. He was the son of Max Griffith Ward and Norma Lee Sebaugh Ward. On July 2, 2021, he passed suddenly from this world to be joined with his heavenly family. Dave was the older brother to his sisters, Julie (Ken) Carter, Shelley (Patrick) McKenna and Lori (Terry) Wycoff. Maybe having little sisters is why he was such a sweet little boy. His teacher told that he was the only boy in first grade at Clayton grade school. The little girl's feelings would be hurt if they didn't... Read More	David Ross Ward came into this life on September 13, 1948. He was the son of Max Griffith Ward and Norma Lee Sebaugh Ward. On July 2, 2021, he passed suddenly from this world to be joined with his heavenly family. Dave was the older brother to his sisters, Julie (Ken) Carter, Shelley (Patrick) McKenna and Lori (Terry) Wycoff. Maybe having little sisters is why he was such a sweet little boy. His teacher told that he was the only boy in first grade at Clayton grade school. The little girl's feelings would be hurt if they didn't get to sit by him so he would take turns sitting by each of them. He attended Jennings High School and graduated in May of 1966. While in high school, David was active in all sports and activities offered. After graduation Dave went to Fort Hays State college. When he left for college his dad told him, "Don't let your school work interfere your education" He may have taken this more to heart than his parents expected. He left college in 1968 to join the Army during the Viet Nam war. He had lost his lifelong childhood friend to the war and felt it was his duty to give honor to him by enlisting and fighting for his country. Dave earned the rank of Sergeant, was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor and earned but wasn't awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. After returning from Vietnam Dave worked for Hackney Trucking until achieving his dream in December of 1973 purchasing his farm southeast of Clayton. Dave was blessed to have a mentor and friend in Wayne and Lilly Haney just down the road. He loved owning and operating his farm but loved ranching most of all. Dave married Laura (now Gilhousen) in 1975 and welcomed into his life not just a wife, but a son, Gary Joseph (Little Joe) Lorimor. The following year in February of 1976 Dave became a father once again when Jacob Max and Jarrod Blaine were born in the Norton Hospital. Having a healthy son was great news, having two was both a blessing and a very big surprise! In December of 1977 Dave was blessed once again with a beautiful baby girl, Jodi Lee Ward. Dave was an active member of his community and his church. It was a rare thing for Dave to miss Sunday School or Church service. An active member of the Church, the American Legion, Norton Co. Honor Hunt, caretaker for the Clayton Cemetery, 4-H parent and supporter, and many other activities that gave him joy, he even served as mayor of Clayton. When asked about taking on some of his ancillary responsibilities Dave would just grin and say "Someone has to do it." He was an attentive grandpa to his eight grandchildren. The road trips to attend sporting events, programs and Grandparents Day were a part of being a grandpa he loved. Dave loved his grandkids and made every effort to attend whatever they had going wherever it was. David passed from this life doing what he loved, being out among the fields, checking cattle and loving this beautiful country the Lord made. He liked his alone time. He lived his life his way and always counted his blessings for the love of family and friends. Dave was predeceased by his parents, Max and Norma Ward; his paternal grandparents, Ross and Stella Ward and Ross's second wife, Gladys; and his maternal grandparents, Walter and Margaret Sebaugh. Those left to mourn and to celebrate his life are his children, Gary Joseph Lorimor II; Jacob (Krisha) Ward; Jarrod (Eugene) Ward, Brisbane and Jodi (Chris) Cox. Eight grandchildren who will feel the loss of their Grandpa Dave. You will always be loved, missed and in our hearts. The memorial service will be Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Clayton, Kansas. Final resting place will be in the Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Kansas.

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David Ross Ward's memorial is located at: Clayton Cemetery, Decatur County, USA.
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David Ross Ward death on 2 Jul 2021 in
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Latitude: 39.7546997
Longitude: -100.1860962

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Max Griffith Ward

(1920 - 2012)

Norma Lea Sebaugh Ward

(1925 - 2019)

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