In Memory of John Martin Ward
His last furrow has been plowed, his old milk pail has been put aside, and John Ward who loved the farm so much, has gone to join other loved ones in that world where there is no pain or sorrow.
He loved to come in from his morning chores and after "washing up", sit down to a breakfast featuring fluffy, hot biscuits that his wife so often served him. He liked to visit in his home where we were always welcomed. John and Bertha treated us like one of their own and we shall always remember their hospitality and friendship as one of life's greatest gifts.
John was a kindly man, full of fun and laughter. He and his wife raised three fine daughters and made their home life one long to be remembered. He loved his grandchildren and he loved to have them gather in his home. However, we never had the privilege of knowing Elizabeth Ward too well. She was highly respected and helped Mr. Ward in his church work.
After his second marriage, when we got to know Bertha's children and their families. It was a wonderful thing to be able to accept each other's families as your own, and this was accomplished by both John and Bertha.
John Ward loved young people and especially did he hold fond memories of his Sunday School Class and of the Christian Endeavor. His word was his bond and no one ever doubted his sincerity or his friendship. He made friends easily and instilled hope and faith in the lives of others. We have never heard ill of him and words fail to express our sincere admiration of this kindly man who has left us.
He knew he was leaving: John had prepared his own funeral plans; and he was ready to meet his Savior when the final summons came.
Today the old home seems empty, there is a sense of loss as his footsteps will be heard never more across the threshold, nor his cheery greeting as we entered the doors of his home. The winds sweep across the fields in which once John toiled,and as another person tills those acres, the gentle spirit of John Ward will hover over the farm which has known him so well for so long and will linger there for until time shall erase his his memory from that place.
Note: bio info provided by Mason Lewis Catt (#47685256)
On his WW I draft registration card, dated Sept. 12, 1918, he was a self-employed farmer with wife Mary E., and was described as of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
His last furrow has been plowed, his old milk pail has been put aside, and John Ward who loved the farm so much, has gone to join other loved ones in that world where there is no pain or sorrow.
He loved to come in from his morning chores and after "washing up", sit down to a breakfast featuring fluffy, hot biscuits that his wife so often served him. He liked to visit in his home where we were always welcomed. John and Bertha treated us like one of their own and we shall always remember their hospitality and friendship as one of life's greatest gifts.
John was a kindly man, full of fun and laughter. He and his wife raised three fine daughters and made their home life one long to be remembered. He loved his grandchildren and he loved to have them gather in his home. However, we never had the privilege of knowing Elizabeth Ward too well. She was highly respected and helped Mr. Ward in his church work.
After his second marriage, when we got to know Bertha's children and their families. It was a wonderful thing to be able to accept each other's families as your own, and this was accomplished by both John and Bertha.
John Ward loved young people and especially did he hold fond memories of his Sunday School Class and of the Christian Endeavor. His word was his bond and no one ever doubted his sincerity or his friendship. He made friends easily and instilled hope and faith in the lives of others. We have never heard ill of him and words fail to express our sincere admiration of this kindly man who has left us.
He knew he was leaving: John had prepared his own funeral plans; and he was ready to meet his Savior when the final summons came.
Today the old home seems empty, there is a sense of loss as his footsteps will be heard never more across the threshold, nor his cheery greeting as we entered the doors of his home. The winds sweep across the fields in which once John toiled,and as another person tills those acres, the gentle spirit of John Ward will hover over the farm which has known him so well for so long and will linger there for until time shall erase his his memory from that place.
Note: bio info provided by Mason Lewis Catt (#47685256)
On his WW I draft registration card, dated Sept. 12, 1918, he was a self-employed farmer with wife Mary E., and was described as of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
In Memory of John Martin Ward
His last furrow has been plowed, his old milk pail has been put aside, and John Ward who loved the farm so much, has gone to join other loved ones in that world where there is no pain or sorrow.
He loved to come in from his morning chores and after "washing up", sit down to a breakfast featuring fluffy, hot biscuits that his wife so often served him. He liked to visit in his home where we were always welcomed. John and Bertha treated us like one of their own and we shall always remember their hospitality and friendship as one of life's greatest gifts.
John was a kindly man, full of fun and laughter. He and his wife raised three fine daughters and made their home life one long to be remembered. He loved his grandchildren and he loved to have them gather in his home. However, we never had the privilege of knowing Elizabeth Ward too well. She was highly respected and helped Mr. Ward in his church work.
After his second marriage, when we got to know Bertha's children and their families. It was a wonderful thing to be able to accept each other's families as your own, and this was accomplished by both John and Bertha.
John Ward loved young people and especially did he hold fond memories of his Sunday School Class and of the Christian Endeavor. His word was his bond and no one ever doubted his sincerity or his friendship. He made friends easily and instilled hope and faith in the lives of others. We have never heard ill of him and words fail to express our sincere admiration of this kindly man who has left us.
He knew he was leaving: John had prepared his own funeral plans; and he was ready to meet his Savior when the final summons came.
Today the old home seems empty, there is a sense of loss as his footsteps will be heard never more across the threshold, nor his cheery greeting as we entered the doors of his home. The winds sweep across the fields in which once John toiled,and as another person tills those acres, the gentle spirit of John Ward will hover over the farm which has known him so well for so long and will linger there for until time shall erase his his memory from that place.
Note: bio info provided by Mason Lewis Catt (#47685256)
On his WW I draft registration card, dated Sept. 12, 1918, he was a self-employed farmer with wife Mary E., and was described as of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
His last furrow has been plowed, his old milk pail has been put aside, and John Ward who loved the farm so much, has gone to join other loved ones in that world where there is no pain or sorrow.
He loved to come in from his morning chores and after "washing up", sit down to a breakfast featuring fluffy, hot biscuits that his wife so often served him. He liked to visit in his home where we were always welcomed. John and Bertha treated us like one of their own and we shall always remember their hospitality and friendship as one of life's greatest gifts.
John was a kindly man, full of fun and laughter. He and his wife raised three fine daughters and made their home life one long to be remembered. He loved his grandchildren and he loved to have them gather in his home. However, we never had the privilege of knowing Elizabeth Ward too well. She was highly respected and helped Mr. Ward in his church work.
After his second marriage, when we got to know Bertha's children and their families. It was a wonderful thing to be able to accept each other's families as your own, and this was accomplished by both John and Bertha.
John Ward loved young people and especially did he hold fond memories of his Sunday School Class and of the Christian Endeavor. His word was his bond and no one ever doubted his sincerity or his friendship. He made friends easily and instilled hope and faith in the lives of others. We have never heard ill of him and words fail to express our sincere admiration of this kindly man who has left us.
He knew he was leaving: John had prepared his own funeral plans; and he was ready to meet his Savior when the final summons came.
Today the old home seems empty, there is a sense of loss as his footsteps will be heard never more across the threshold, nor his cheery greeting as we entered the doors of his home. The winds sweep across the fields in which once John toiled,and as another person tills those acres, the gentle spirit of John Ward will hover over the farm which has known him so well for so long and will linger there for until time shall erase his his memory from that place.
Note: bio info provided by Mason Lewis Catt (#47685256)
On his WW I draft registration card, dated Sept. 12, 1918, he was a self-employed farmer with wife Mary E., and was described as of medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
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