Gary Ward
August 07, 2008
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Gary Wayne Ward, 58, of Ankeny passed away August 7, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Kansas City, he lived throughout southern Missouri and California before moving with his family to Des Moines. He served proudly as a marine in Vietnam, afterwards working for over 30 years with the phone company. He was known for his generosity and love for his family.
Gary is survived by his mother, Ruth Parker of MO., daughter, Layla Nichols of VA., son, Zach Ward of Altoona, four grandchildren, Belle, Carmen, Parker and Jackson; sisters, Diana, Beverly, Carol and brother, Tom. He also leaves a son-in-law Tom, nieces and nephews and was blessed with longtime friends, the Wood family and the Senecauts.
A memorial visitation will be held Friday, August 15 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home from 4 to 6pm with a reception following.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carol
03/24/2026
My dear sweet brother. It is now 2026 and I think about you often. In all our life we never had even one argument. I miss your laugh, wit and generosity. I loved how you loved your kids and were so proud of them. And you loved my kids. I miss talking to you on Saturdays and being able to share our lives. Distance didn't separate us. You were loyal and true and a gentleman in all aspects. Thank you for everything you did for me, for all the jokes, 4th of Julys, holidays. Thanks for always being there for me and mine. I miss you Gary. I love you forever and always
Steve Woodyard
08/14/2008
Gary as a friend and coworker was a very highly respected individual. His smile and witty personality and the capability to copy some of our actions will never be forgotten. We all laughed many times together.
He was proud of his Military service and was a proud American.
He will be missed but WE will always remember him.
Our loss is heavens gain.
Cecil Kuhn
08/14/2008
I enjoyed working with Gary as a Security guard here at Principal. Gary had a keen sense of the English language. Most people, when you asked them how they were doing, would say "I'm good" or "I'm fine", but Gary would say "I'm well".
Amanda Austin
08/14/2008
I am so sorry for the loss of a very good man.....he and I started the same day at Guardsmark together.That day would be September 25th 2002...Gary was a good friend to all of us here at the Principal Financial..he had many, many friends and I will never forget the way he done his impression of Robert Butters to the "T"
Ron Green
08/13/2008
To the family of Gary Ward.
Gary was a good friend and commrade.I had the good fortune to
meet Gary and get a chance to work with him at Principal Financial
Group.Gary was always a smile and friendly face from beginning to the
end of each work day.God Bless his family in your time of grief.May you
be comforted to know what a wonderful man that Gary was and a joy to work
with each day.He will be missed by all.
Ron Green
Corporate Security
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines,IA
Mary McGuire
08/13/2008
I am so very sad to hear of Gary's death. He was a bright spot in my day when I was able to see and talk to him at work. I'll miss him as I know others will too.
Blessings to all whose life was touched by Gary. We are, indeed, the lucky ones.
Teresa Miller
08/11/2008
I was Gary's next door neighbor to the north. He was so much fun to have next door! I will certainly miss him. He just put a new door bell on for me and our neighbor across the street about 2 months ago. It's really hard to believe he could be gone.
I'll miss seeing him out on his patio caring for his tomato plants and I'll miss just knowing he was there. I knew he watched out for me as much as he could. Gary was such a nice man. It'll be hard here with out him, but I'm happy for him that he doesn't have to suffer anymore and that he's at Home and in peace now.
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