Robert Ray Ward
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Robert Ray Ward
72, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away February 3, 2007 at his home near Lincoln, Arkansas. He was born May 30, 1934 at LaCrosse, Kansas, the son of Robert W. and Eleanor Vanderlip Ward.
Robert Ray led a very full and active life. He was a very loving and dedicated husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and family member. He was also a very dedicated active military service man, serving in the Naval Seabees for more than twenty years. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends left behind and will be remembered and not forgotten by all who loved him. A part of him will remain always with each and everyone of his family and his many friends.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and one brother, William "Bill" Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Nora Ward; one daughter, Patricia Ann Force of Stilwell, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jim Ward of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Jack Ward of Lincoln, Arkansas; one sister, Litha Stilley of Lincoln, Arkansas; His father, Robert W. Ward of Lincoln; three grand children Danny Joe Jr., Amber, and Alissa; two devoted pets Theo and Jazzi.
Visitation will begin Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in Sugar Hill Cemetery near Lincoln, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice 34 Colt Square Suite 1 Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.
72, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away February 3, 2007 at his home near Lincoln, Arkansas. He was born May 30, 1934 at LaCrosse, Kansas, the son of Robert W. and Eleanor Vanderlip Ward.
Robert Ray led a very full and active life. He was a very loving and dedicated husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and family member. He was also a very dedicated active military service man, serving in the Naval Seabees for more than twenty years. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends left behind and will be remembered and not forgotten by all who loved him. A part of him will remain always with each and everyone of his family and his many friends.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and one brother, William "Bill" Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Nora Ward; one daughter, Patricia Ann Force of Stilwell, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jim Ward of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Jack Ward of Lincoln, Arkansas; one sister, Litha Stilley of Lincoln, Arkansas; His father, Robert W. Ward of Lincoln; three grand children Danny Joe Jr., Amber, and Alissa; two devoted pets Theo and Jazzi.
Visitation will begin Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2007 - 2:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in Sugar Hill Cemetery near Lincoln, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice 34 Colt Square Suite 1 Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel, Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Military Honors to follow
Visitation
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel, Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
May 30, 1934
Feb 3, 2007
72
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Tributes
TO MY FATHER, THE BEST FATHER THAT ANY MAN COULD HAVE, TOUCHED MY HEART SO DEEPLY. FOR OUR FATHER GAVE HIS LIFE TO KEEP OURS SAFE. A BETTER MAN THAT I HAVE NEVER KNOW. IN GOD'S ARMS HE WAITS FOR US TO COME TO BE WITH HIM AGAIN IN HEAVEN WHERE ALL ( GOOD, KIND PEOPLE GO) FOR LIFE IS JUST A TEST TO SEE WHO IN LIFE WILL BE ONE OF GOD'S SHEPHERDS TO BRING HOME GOD'S FLOCK TO THE HEAVEN TO LIVE IN ETERNITY. THIS IS WHAT MY FATHER MEANS TO ME. LOVE YOU SO MUCH DAD AND CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN.. LOVE YOU DAD, YOUR SON VIC.
( Vic) Vinson E Force - Son- In- Law
To my very loving, dedicated, unselfish, wonderful Dad.....Thank you for being you, for being my Dad, for loving me, for being such a caring person, for your many achievements in life, for your dedication to your country. I hope with all my heart that you are at peace, no longer in pain, and with those who truly love you. I miss you more than words can express but have you with me still always, I am part of you so we can never be apart,I love you with all my heart and soul and will some day see you and hug you again, forever.
To my wonderful caring, loving Aunt Connie and Uncle Jack who lovingly dedicated every waking moment to unselfishly take care of my Dad and their brother so lovingly, putting their lives on hold to ensure that Dad's life was a quality he deserved then, now and forever. Thank you so much, I love you both.
Patricia A Force - Daughter
To all Dad's family members, and friends, thank you all for your love, caring and support. It made all of this a lot more bearable to have all your help however and whenever it was needed. Everyone should be so lucky to be so loved by so much family and friends.
Patricia A. Force - Family & Friend
Many special thanks to all of the wonderful people at Hospice and the VA, who are blessings to the families and friends of people who they care for.Life and death are so much easier
with their caring and assistance to all the needed families. Thank you all.
Patricia A. Force - Daughter Of Patient
A POEM FOR ALL:
In this world we have many friends,
but one of these days the world shall end
And all creation all around will be nothing but flat old ground.
No ocean, no pond, or water or seas.
Nobody here, not even a flea.
No bird a singing, not even a breeze.
Nothing here, not even a tree.
And I wonder then oh why Lord did the world have to end.
Oh why Lord, did it have to be?
written by VINSON E. FORCE
Vinson Force - Son
may the wisdom you shared never be forgotten. and the memories of you always stay sharp.
Brian Reynolds - Family
I am sorry that I was unable to make it to the funeral. My thoughts are with everyone.
Heather
John And Heather McCool - Great Neice
My earliest memory of Uncle Robert was when I heard that he and my Aunt Jean was going to get married.
Jealousy was flowing strong with me. I thought he would not let Aunt Jean like me any more, being of young age my thoughts were just silly. Uncle Robert surprised me with a total different impression. He showed me only kindness. He was always sure I got as many hugs as I wanted.
I always loved the time when Uncle Robert & Aunt Jean were together you could see what the meaning of "(Love)" means.
Aunt Jean, I know that Uncle Robert Loved you with all his heart.Time will heal your broken heart, while at times it may seem as if you can't go on,try to recall the fun times you spent together,slow down, look up, Love is Looking back, your niece.
I'll always Love you,
Debbie Green
Debbie Green - Niece
Iam thing of you and words cannot express the shock, sadness, heart breaks, and the mistreated situation of Robert in the past several months that you have had. In the end the good Lord knows what is best.
If you need someone to talk to, I"ll be there. If you need a smile, I will give you one.I know he will be missed, but you will always have a guardian angel watching over you for every step you take.I think that all it takes is for everyone to know he sees you now and is smiling at you and knows that you Loved and Cared for him dearly.
I am praying for your peace and strength, just hold on, but I know what you are going through and I know its hard. Jean, God had a plan for you; when you set your foot on this earth. It was Robert's time to go, but God loves each and everyone of us, even if we are right or wrong.
I Love You
Wanda Anderson
Wanda Anderson - Good Friend
I'll always remember the stories he shared with me about his time in the Navy and cherish them.
My only regret is that I didn't get to hear more.
It makes me smile to think that people he's made his fudge for thinks of him like they did Grandma and her cakes.
I'll never be able to look at fudge again without thinking of him and how proud he was making and sharing his fudge with so many people.
Rhonda Joiner - Neice
I will miss his cheerful personality, his kindness to all and his homemade fudge !
With Love and Sympathy to all the Family,
Sherry
Sherry Bannister - Acquaintance/friend
Nora Jean,
Everyone of us are thinking of you.
We know how hard it has been for you this past few months, We have seen how you have been treated,God bless you dear.
If it is possible try to forgive those who have committed
this sort of action toward you.
We all have seen Robert and you togather and every time it seemed to be that you two were meant to be togather.
Time will heal the pain, Ease
the broken heart.
Your life will go on, Only you will know how you feel, we can only feel for you.
We want you to remember that you do have Friends that love and respect you.
Robert will be missed.
GOD LOVES YOU...
Your Local Community.
Sara Parrigon - Friends Of Nora Jean And Robert.
Jean,
I am truely sorry for the loss of Robert, He was a very nice man. I remember the wedding cake that you and Robert made me, you both said how much fun you had making it togather.
IT WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL CAKE!
EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU AND ROBERT KNEW YOU TWO WERE A PERFECT PAIR MEANT FOR EACH OTHER.
My prayer is that you will be at peace knowing that Robert is not suffering any longer, and that he is waiting for you with open arms.
Sincerely,
Peggy Smith
Peggy Smith - Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel, Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Military Honors to follow
Visitation
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel, Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
May 30, 1934
Feb 3, 2007
72
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