Beckham County, OK - Obits: Launa Ward, 1928
Monday, 16 February 2009
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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WARD, LAUNA
(20 Dec 1928, Elk City News Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
All Elk City was saddened Monday when word came from Woodward that Mrs.
Harry Ward had died in that City.  Launa, as she was known to old and
young, had been critically ill for more than a week, but relatives and
friends cherished hopes that her life might be spared.  Everything
possible was done but the dread disease refused to yield to human skill
and she passed into the great beyond.
Mrs. Ward was a general favorite in the circles in which she moved and had
a state-wide acquaintance, especially in the membership of the American
Legion and the Auxiliary, in which latter organization she was quite
active, having held the position of president, secretary and also
president of the district Auxiliary.
A splendid lady in every way, she possessed an unusually pleasing
personality and jolly disposition, made friends readily and retained them
by reason of her genuine worth.
She was born at Texmo, Oklahoma, June 28, 1903, and was married to Harry
F. Ward, August 27, 1921, and to this union one daughter was born.  They
made their home in Elk City until about two years ago, when they removed
to Woodward to take charge of the Electric Sanitary Laundry, owned by
Henry Hunter of this city.
The body was brought to Elk City and funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Broadway Methodist church, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. E. C. Webb, and Rev. John A. Tracy of the Presbyterian
church.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, little daughter, her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Parks of Lymon, Okla., her sisters, Elizabeth
of Tulsa, Kate, Margaret and Sadie; her brothers John Parks, San Diego,
Cal.; and Bill, Mickey and Walter Parks of Lymon.
The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful, a mute testimonial to the
character of the departed one.  Her passing is regretted by all who knew
her and she will be sorely missed.  The News-Democrat joins the many
friends in extending sympathy in their time of sorrow.
(27 Dec 1928, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Launa Ward was born June 28, 1903.  She died December 24, 1928, at the age
of 25 years, 5 months and 26 days.  Funeral services were held Wednesday,
December 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the Broadway Methodist church with Rev. John
A. Tracy and Rev. E. C. Webb officiating.  Interment was made at Fairlawn
cemetery.  Gentry-Killough had charge of funeral arrangements.

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