Obituary of Gerald E. Ware

GERALD E. WARE "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith…" (II Tim. 4:7) Gerry was born in Clio, MI on April 21, 1927 and died in Jackson, MI on December 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Bert and Francis Ware; his brother, Al Ware; and an infant son, Michael Allen. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marion; his children, Kathy (Jim) Cole of Spring Arbor, MI, Chris (Nancy) Ware of Midland, Gerrilee (Danny) Lacy of Spring Arbor, MI, and Kay (Jim) Winters of Darby, MT; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Gerry moved with his family to Beaverton from Flint following WWII. He was a farmer and outdoorsman until 1954, and then he went to work for the Dow Chemical Co. where he worked for 25 years. In 1960, he accepted his first pastorate in Midland at the Daniel's Band Church. Subsequently, he pastored the Faith Wesleyan Church, Olson Community Church, Sterling Wesleyan Church, and the Breckenridge Wesleyan Church. In retirement, he pursued his passions for supporting the church, encouraging his family, camping, hunting, and gardening. A celebration of Gerry's life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 4, 2019, at Faith Wesleyan Church, 654 S. Meridian Rd., Midland, MI 48640, with Reverend Jim Winters officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 am prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Faith Wesleyan Church. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan. All sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.