GEORGE ELDON WARD

George Eldon Ward, 91, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000, in the Oneida County Nursing Home of natural causes.

He was born March 10, 1908 in Malad, Idaho, a son of Joseph Welton and Elizabeth Christianna Allen Ward. He was a lifelong resident of Malad. He graduated from Malad High School and attended Utah State University.

He was called to active duty August 13, 1942, and served in the Army Medical Corps during World War II. He received an honorable discharge October 13, 1945, having earned the good conduct medal.

George was a lifetime farmer and rancher in the Malad area. He enjoyed working with cattle and sheep, and he was an excellent trainer of horses. His father had great confidence in his abilities, giving him many responsibilities associated with the ranch operation at an early age.

He gave service to his community in many ways, including a term as county commissioner. His involvement in community activities earned for him the unique title of “Uncle George” by many who loved and knew him. His annual participation in the Fourth of July parades will long be remembered.

His kindness, consideration and genuine interest and concern for all of his family members, including nephews, nieces and their families, have been noble and enduring virtues for which he will always be appreciated and remembered

He enjoyed making and fixing things, and his hobbies included constructing and repairing wooden and metal gates. Much of the tack used on the ranch was a result of his leather skills and abilities.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in many positions throughout his life. In 1930 he was called by President Heber J. Grant of the LDS Church to serve as missionary in the Western States Mission. During that time he served as the district president under the direction of Elias S. Woodruff. He was a high priest at the time of his death.

He is survived by his brother, Golden C. Ward (Emma) of Malad, and sisters, Lucille Carlson of Orem, Utah, Donna Bowen and MayDell (Lloyd) Barfus, Malad.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, Annie Evans Ward; three brothers, Joseph W. J. Moroni (June) and Rulon A. (Rose) and three sisters, Cleophia Ward, Mary Ellis and Eunice Tovey.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 17, 2000 at 12 noon in the Malad LDS First Ward Chapel, with Bishop Michael J. Hess conducting.

Interment will be in the Malad City Cemetery with military rites being performed by the American Legion, Ernest W. Jones Post #65.

In Loving Memory of
GEORGE ELDON WARD – 91
Born March 10, 1908 – Malad, Idaho
Passed Away January 13, 2000 – Malad, Idaho

Funeral Service
Monday January 17, 2000 – 12 Noon
Malad LDS 1st Ward Chapel
Bishop Michael Hess, officiating

Casket Bearers – Family
Leland Allen Ward
David Craig Wharton
John Allen Ward
John Varsel Christophersen
David Bethers
Don Ray Bowen
Matthew Scott Ward
Hal Connell
Jan Carlson
Timothy Ward Bethers

Honoary Bearers
Malad LDS 1st Ward High Priests

Compassionate service by the 1st Ward Relief
Society, Belva Lene Baker, president

Family Prayer President Allen Dredge Ward (nephew)
Prelude & Postlude Music – Helen Ward
Opening Hymn – #220 “Lord I Would Follow Thee”
Chorister – Maydell Barfuss (sister)
Invocation – Kenneth W. Ward (nephew)
Life Sketch – Mary Elizabeth Andersen (niece)
Trombone Solo – “The Lord’s Prayer”
by J. Golden Ward (nephew) – acc. By Alice Ward
Speaker – Richard Allen Ward (nephew)
Vocal Duet – “O My Father”
by Angela & Ryan Guerrero (grt. niece & nephew)
accompanied by Helen Ward
Testimony – J. Spencer Ward (nephew)
Remarks – Bishop Michael Hess
Closing Hymn – “Each Life That Touches Ours”
Hymn #293 – Chorister – Maydell Barfuss
Benediction – Ryan Ward (nephew)
MALAD CITY CEMETERY
Dedicatory Prayer – Welton E. Ward (nephew)
Military Rites – American Legion Post #65

“In Loving Memory of George”
Friends may think we have forgotten,
When at times they see us smile.
Little do they know the heart ache,
That our smile hides all the while.
Beautiful memories are wonderful.
They last till the longest day.
They never wear out, they never get lost,
And can never be given away.
To some you may be forgotten,
To others, a part of the past.
For the families who loved and lost you,
Your memory will always last.

“We love you”
by Donna Bowen (sister)