Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ward, Douglas "Doug" Eugene July 7, 2024 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net September 23, 2024, 1:55 pm Lake Funeral Home Muir - Tuesday July 9, 2024 Excerpts from Muir Obituary Douglas Eugene Ward Died July 7, 2024-age 71 of Muir Born July 11, 1952 son of Kenneth & Mary (Thomas) Ward in Ionia. Doug was passionately known for his love of cooking, hunting, fishing, his corvette, family & making candy. Doug shared memories of his parents camping & working in his dad's body shop. Doug was a proud member of the football team & band while in High School. He graduated Portland High School in class of 1970. Doug worked at General Tire & Straight Steel & Wire before retiring from The State of Michigan Department of Corrections. Surviving is hs wife of 15 years,Sharon (Dye) Ward.,His children,Heather (Brett) Steinbacher & Sara (PJ. Dolton) Ward,Grandchildren Evan, Brayton & Blake Steinbacher, Jack & William Dolton.Step-children Rebecca Ward, Cynthia (Patrick)Camp & Tim Ward. Step-grandchildren, Courtney, Christian & Kayden Camp. Brother Mike(Diane) Ward. Nephews Todd (Denise) Ward & Tim (Mandy) Ward & his favorite dog, Maggie. He enjoyed the outdoors,& making others laugh. Special thanks to Hospice of Michigan & his Doctors that cared for him. Funeral services will be held at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Wednesday,July 10, 2024 at noon. Interment in Balcom Cemetery. Visitation 2 hours prior to services (10-12). Luncheon to follow at Lyons Bar & Banquet Hall at 243 E.Bride St.,Lyons,MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or to Hospice of Michigan. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com Additional Comments: Balcom Cemetery Ionia, Mich. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/w/ward48282nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb