John Frank Ward
July 16, 1938 - March 18, 2021
John Frank Ward, 82, passed away March 18, 2021. Born July 16, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to the late James and Florence (Lewis) Ward, John grew up in Lake Orion and retired to Bradenton in 2001 after a long and successful career as a manufacturer’s representative for Detroit Diesel. He was a graduate of Michigan State University who loved Spartan football and basketball and was active in the local MSU alumni club. An avid boater and fisherman, he also belonged to the Sierra Club and the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. John raised three children who remember him as a strong and quiet father who was always there to guide and support them. He is survived by a family that will miss him deeply and cherish his memory: former wife Susan Owens, son John Ward (Deborah), son Christopher Ward, and daughter Courtney Campbell (Chris); grandchildren Kevin, Julie, Jack, Madeline, Joshua, Cassidy and Christina; and great granddaughter Skylar. “We love you, Grandpa John.” There will be a Celebration of John’s life on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Palma Sola Harbor Condo Clubhouse 9410 Catalina Drive, Bradenton, Florida 34210. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.MFHcares.com.
John Frank Ward, 82, passed away March 18, 2021. Born July 16, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to the late James and Florence (Lewis) Ward, John grew up in Lake Orion and retired to Bradenton in 2001 after a long and successful career as a manufacturer’s... View Obituary & Service Information
