Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ward, Maurice "Buck" Eugene II July 4, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. July 11, 2020

Maurice Eugene Ward II, 81
Maurice Eugene Ward II, better known as "Buck," age 81, of Ionia went home to 
be with his beloved Savior on July 4, 2020. He was diagnosed with MDS 
syndrome in 2019, which involved multiple hospital stays.

He was born to Maurice and Francis (Bermand) Ward on February 20, 1939. He 
was honorably discharged from both the Army and National Guard as Staff 
Sergeant and Sharpshooter. He graduated with honors from Ferris Institute in 
Mechanical Drafting. He later worked as a draftsman, corrections officer, 
accountant, and banker. He volunteered with Civil Air Patrol for 7 years.

He loved playing the upright bass and enjoyed being in many different 
bluegrass and gospel groups for over 40 years. He was a lifetime member of 
both the Michigan Fiddlers Association and NRA.

Maurice is survived by his first wife, Noreine (Templeton) Ward, and their 
daughters, Rebeca (Todd) McCord, Susan (Douglas) Moon; his current wife, H. 
Jean (Elliston) Ward, and step-children, Joy Mclintock, Rick Baker, Robert 
Baker, and Jan Pratt. There are also numerous grandchildren and great-
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He as preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Francis Ward; sister, 
Patricia Reister; son, David Ward and step-son, Randy Baker.

A memorial service will be held at Day Bible chapel 9305 Centerline Rd. 
Saranac, MI., on Friday July 24, 2020, at 2 p.m.

Arrangements cared for by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences may 
be made at lakefuneralhomes.com

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