Harvey Ward

HARVEY WARD Click here to view Harvey's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Harvey Bowles Ward, 75, of Idaho Falls, returned to his Heavenly Home on January 3, 2010. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 15, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wilford Jones Ward and Stella May Bowles Ward. He graduated from Idaho Falls High School and attended the University of Utah and Idaho State University. On August 21, 1953, he married his lifelong sweetheart, Leona May Hixson in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They raised 10 children. He worked for Westinghouse AEC for nine years before he found his true calling in life as a teacher. He taught precision machine shop for 31 years at Idaho Falls High School. Driven by his love and concern for the students, he developed many friendships that will last forever. He was a well respected mentor and influenced many lives. Upon his retirement, in 1996, he and Leona served a full time two-year proselyting mission in the Oklahoma, Oklahoma City mission. Throughout his life he also served in many other capacities within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Everyone who knew Harvey knew his passions were his faith in God and his love for his family. His hobbies included: working and building things in his shop, traveling the world, reading, and learning. Words cannot express how deeply he will be missed. Survivors include his wife, Leona, daughters; Shannon (Richard) Dickinson of Idaho Falls, Renae (Lynn) Guymon of Idaho Falls, Lorie (Rory) Olson of Idaho Falls, Shellie (Tony) Roisum, of Idaho Falls and Crystal (Jeff) Moore of Kaysville, Utah; sons, Ron (Michelle) Ward of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Garth (Kathy) Ward of Idaho Falls, Reed (Lori) Ward of Idaho Falls, Aaron (Beverly) Ward of Idaho Falls. 40 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, a sister, Joyce (Ivol) Russell, and three brothers, Darrell (Nona) Ward, Bruce (Edith) Ward, and Dean (Toni) Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Clayton (Cleora) Ward, a son, Harvey (Jan) Ward, and a granddaughter, Hailey Ward (daughter of Aaron and Beverly). Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Coltman Church, 12448 North 5th East, with Bishop Larry Clayton officiating. The family will visit with friends and extended family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, and 10 to 11 a.m. prior to services at the Coltman Church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Shayne Summers summerss@byui.edu Please know that your husband, father, grandfather was a beacon in my life. I only have known him for seven years, but his love and wisdom was apparent each time I was with him. I know he loved and will minister to each of you. Thank you for the joy that you each gave him. Kevin Young eagle3.animal@gmail.com Leona and all the Ward kids and your families, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Harvey and Leona have always been dear friends ever since Garth and I ran around together as young boys. May Heavenly Father bless and sustain you through this. I love you all. Kevin Young Lori and Rich Lawrence lori@ifcornerstone.com Aaron Ward and Lorie Olson - Our thoughts and prayers are with you, if you need anything please let us know. Rich and Lori Lawrence Daunna Kirkham , Cindy and Clay Walker Our heartfelt sympathy and God's blessing to all of you. Carl & Shirley Woodruff shirley@yostonline.com Leona & family, It's wonderful that you and Harvey served a mission together! I am retired from teaching and Carl has a job in Iowa. We are trying to move back to Idaho. We send our friendship and love at this time of grief from Iowa. Love, The Woodruffs Ted Dennis raredy raredy [raredy@hotmail.com] I had the great privilege of being taught by Mr. Ward in the mid 60's at O.E.Bell, as well as at the brand new machine shop at Idaho Falls High. He was the best teacher I've ever known. I say "Teacher" rather than instructor because he taught us all lessons for life as well as the intricacies of machining metal. In a time of lack of respect for authority, Mr. Ward was held in high esteem by all of my classmates. He was a brilliant and great man and I've often thought about him and the things he taught me through my travels. The sun has lost some of it's shine with his passing. My condolences go out to his family and friends but my sorrow includes all the kids whose lives were touched and made better just by having him as our mentor. God Bless. Ted K. Dennis, 9836 W. Alliance Dr., Boise, ID 83704 Janet Kirby janetkirby43@hotmail.com I am sorry for yout loss. I saw Harvey at the Roy Clark concert last August. Seems like just yesterday... Love Always, Janet High School Class of 1952 Harvey was a member of the I.F. High School graduating class of 1952. We send our sympathy to his family at this difficult time. Todd Hart toddc63@msn.com Harvey was one of the best teachers and mentors I encountered throughout my training and career as a machinist. He truly had a brilliant mind and exceptional way of teaching. He inspired me to pursue a career as a machinist and I've never forgotten his outstanding leadership and integrity. I've used his example throughout my own life. He helped me in many ways while I attended I.F. High School. THANK YOU HARVEY YOU WILL BE MISSED. Todd Hart, Class of 1981 Eibhleis Mac Ian pinkminkbink@yahoo.com Leona, I was one of Harvey's students from IF high school. You probably know me better as Beverly Ritter's granddaughter. Harv was without question the best teacher I ever had. I've never forgotten him over the years. It was such a great pleasure to meet you six years ago. My prayers are with you and your family. Be well, Eibhleis Mac Ian