Funeral Notices
Lewis P. Ward, 66. Full notice on Sunday.
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Deaths.
Ward-Lewis P. Ward,, 66, Colorado Springs, formerly of Pueblo, July 26. The Springs, Colorado Springs
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Lewis Patton Ward Jr., 66, was called to the Lord unexpectedly on July 26, 2010. He was born in Denver, Colo., at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital on Nov. 19, 1943, to Lewis Patton and Lena Mae Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Sr. and Lena Mae Ward. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Geraldine Louise (Williams) Ward; his sisters, Karen Gorrell (Richard) and Linda McIntyre (Charles); his sons, John (Cheri) and Richard (Erika); his grandchildren, Evan, Holly, Heather Ward and Reese Ward; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lewis was raised in Pueblo and graduated from Centennial High School in 1961. He was a standout football player, wrestler and track and field athlete. He was inducted in 2005 as a member of the Centennial High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Colorado State College (University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley. He graduated with a teaching degree in history and was first hired as a coach and teacher at Montrose High School (Colorado). After two years, he took a job at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs. At Harrison, Lewis served as head wrestling coach for 13 years and athletic director for seven years. In 1984, he helped open Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, where he served as athletic director until he retired in 1999. After his retirement, he served an additional year back at Harrison High School as athletic director until 2000. Lewis was extremely devoted to supporting high school athletics. Lewis continued to be a strong enthusiast for Sierra athletics until his passing. Lewis was a person who enjoyed watching all sports, particularly the Broncos, Nuggets and Rockies. Aside from his affection for sports, he also enjoyed Westerns, '50s music and the outdoors. He loved to take his grandchildren fishing. Lewis had a true love for spending time with his family. Lewis was a devoted husband and father and grandfather. Lewis enjoyed the time he spent with Geri, his sons and their wives, his four grandchildren and his many good friends. Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs at the corner of Oro Blanco and North Carefree. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Apostles Church of Colorado Springs.
Pueblo Chieftain Sunday August 1 2010
Lewis P. Ward, 66. Full notice on Sunday.
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Deaths.
Ward-Lewis P. Ward,, 66, Colorado Springs, formerly of Pueblo, July 26. The Springs, Colorado Springs
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Lewis Patton Ward Jr., 66, was called to the Lord unexpectedly on July 26, 2010. He was born in Denver, Colo., at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital on Nov. 19, 1943, to Lewis Patton and Lena Mae Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Sr. and Lena Mae Ward. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Geraldine Louise (Williams) Ward; his sisters, Karen Gorrell (Richard) and Linda McIntyre (Charles); his sons, John (Cheri) and Richard (Erika); his grandchildren, Evan, Holly, Heather Ward and Reese Ward; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lewis was raised in Pueblo and graduated from Centennial High School in 1961. He was a standout football player, wrestler and track and field athlete. He was inducted in 2005 as a member of the Centennial High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Colorado State College (University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley. He graduated with a teaching degree in history and was first hired as a coach and teacher at Montrose High School (Colorado). After two years, he took a job at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs. At Harrison, Lewis served as head wrestling coach for 13 years and athletic director for seven years. In 1984, he helped open Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, where he served as athletic director until he retired in 1999. After his retirement, he served an additional year back at Harrison High School as athletic director until 2000. Lewis was extremely devoted to supporting high school athletics. Lewis continued to be a strong enthusiast for Sierra athletics until his passing. Lewis was a person who enjoyed watching all sports, particularly the Broncos, Nuggets and Rockies. Aside from his affection for sports, he also enjoyed Westerns, '50s music and the outdoors. He loved to take his grandchildren fishing. Lewis had a true love for spending time with his family. Lewis was a devoted husband and father and grandfather. Lewis enjoyed the time he spent with Geri, his sons and their wives, his four grandchildren and his many good friends. Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs at the corner of Oro Blanco and North Carefree. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Apostles Church of Colorado Springs.
Pueblo Chieftain Sunday August 1 2010
Funeral Notices
Lewis P. Ward, 66. Full notice on Sunday.
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Deaths.
Ward-Lewis P. Ward,, 66, Colorado Springs, formerly of Pueblo, July 26. The Springs, Colorado Springs
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Lewis Patton Ward Jr., 66, was called to the Lord unexpectedly on July 26, 2010. He was born in Denver, Colo., at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital on Nov. 19, 1943, to Lewis Patton and Lena Mae Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Sr. and Lena Mae Ward. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Geraldine Louise (Williams) Ward; his sisters, Karen Gorrell (Richard) and Linda McIntyre (Charles); his sons, John (Cheri) and Richard (Erika); his grandchildren, Evan, Holly, Heather Ward and Reese Ward; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lewis was raised in Pueblo and graduated from Centennial High School in 1961. He was a standout football player, wrestler and track and field athlete. He was inducted in 2005 as a member of the Centennial High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Colorado State College (University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley. He graduated with a teaching degree in history and was first hired as a coach and teacher at Montrose High School (Colorado). After two years, he took a job at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs. At Harrison, Lewis served as head wrestling coach for 13 years and athletic director for seven years. In 1984, he helped open Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, where he served as athletic director until he retired in 1999. After his retirement, he served an additional year back at Harrison High School as athletic director until 2000. Lewis was extremely devoted to supporting high school athletics. Lewis continued to be a strong enthusiast for Sierra athletics until his passing. Lewis was a person who enjoyed watching all sports, particularly the Broncos, Nuggets and Rockies. Aside from his affection for sports, he also enjoyed Westerns, '50s music and the outdoors. He loved to take his grandchildren fishing. Lewis had a true love for spending time with his family. Lewis was a devoted husband and father and grandfather. Lewis enjoyed the time he spent with Geri, his sons and their wives, his four grandchildren and his many good friends. Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs at the corner of Oro Blanco and North Carefree. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Apostles Church of Colorado Springs.
Pueblo Chieftain Sunday August 1 2010
Lewis P. Ward, 66. Full notice on Sunday.
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Deaths.
Ward-Lewis P. Ward,, 66, Colorado Springs, formerly of Pueblo, July 26. The Springs, Colorado Springs
Pueblo Chieftain Wednesday July 28 2010
Lewis Patton Ward Jr., 66, was called to the Lord unexpectedly on July 26, 2010. He was born in Denver, Colo., at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital on Nov. 19, 1943, to Lewis Patton and Lena Mae Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Sr. and Lena Mae Ward. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Geraldine Louise (Williams) Ward; his sisters, Karen Gorrell (Richard) and Linda McIntyre (Charles); his sons, John (Cheri) and Richard (Erika); his grandchildren, Evan, Holly, Heather Ward and Reese Ward; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lewis was raised in Pueblo and graduated from Centennial High School in 1961. He was a standout football player, wrestler and track and field athlete. He was inducted in 2005 as a member of the Centennial High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Colorado State College (University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley. He graduated with a teaching degree in history and was first hired as a coach and teacher at Montrose High School (Colorado). After two years, he took a job at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs. At Harrison, Lewis served as head wrestling coach for 13 years and athletic director for seven years. In 1984, he helped open Sierra High School in Colorado Springs, where he served as athletic director until he retired in 1999. After his retirement, he served an additional year back at Harrison High School as athletic director until 2000. Lewis was extremely devoted to supporting high school athletics. Lewis continued to be a strong enthusiast for Sierra athletics until his passing. Lewis was a person who enjoyed watching all sports, particularly the Broncos, Nuggets and Rockies. Aside from his affection for sports, he also enjoyed Westerns, '50s music and the outdoors. He loved to take his grandchildren fishing. Lewis had a true love for spending time with his family. Lewis was a devoted husband and father and grandfather. Lewis enjoyed the time he spent with Geri, his sons and their wives, his four grandchildren and his many good friends. Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs at the corner of Oro Blanco and North Carefree. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Apostles Church of Colorado Springs.
Pueblo Chieftain Sunday August 1 2010
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