Obituary of William E. Ward

William E. Ward of Bay City Michigan, age 79, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on May 5, 1939 to the late Stewart N. and Bernice E. (Edsall) Ward. He is survived by 3 children, Debra (James) Kochany, David Ward and Dennis (Tonia) Ward; 18 grandchildren, Angela(Cliff) Pfau, Amanda Kochany, Alexandra(Dan) Bennett, Alyssa (Adam) Broka, Michael (Sara) Ward, Christopher Kelley, Amanda Deitline, Jared (Sarah) Hembree, Jordan Ward, Hannah, Elizabeth (Tyler) Kuk, Samantha (Justin) Hinojos, Emily Ward, Andrew Ward, Brandon Ward, Karrisa Ward, Christina Ward and Hope Ward; several great- grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Loper and Sally LeBeau; and a brother, Joseph Ward. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Caroline H. Ward; brothers Donald and Nelson; and his sisters, Rose Benoit and Mary Lou Hart. A Memorial Service will be on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 3 PM at the Christian Life Center Ministry, 1100 Broadway St, Bay City, MI. Bishop Terry Murdock will officiate. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Wishes of the Family. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com All sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.