Leslie William Ward (also known as Sonny or Les), a beloved man, passed away on 13 Apr 2019, after living a full 81 years. Except for his military service, he was a life-long resident of Cripple Creek.
Les was born on 10 Apr 1938 in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Leslie James Ward and Evelyn Mae (Sythoff) Ward. Les attended Cripple Creek-Victor High School where he participated in many activities including drama (Thespians), and band (drum major). He was named "outstanding athlete" in 1956 as a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. After graduation in 1956, Les experienced life in a variety of occupations and activities, and finally enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1959.
Les had with over 20 years of military service. He was a member of the USAF Security Service and participated in combat operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict. His decorations, over his career, included the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He retired from military service in 1979 and remained in San Angelo, Texas, until 1991, when Les, Betty and Kenneth returned to Cripple Creek.
Les was preceded in death by his parents and brother Butch Ward. He is survived by beloved wife of 53 years Betty Ward; sister Winona (Nonie) Snare of Florissant, Colorado; and six children Sharon Twombly, Terri Verfurth, Des Damonna Richter of Texas, Ronald Ward of Texas, Allen Ward of Florida, and Kenneth Ward of Cripple Creek. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends, and family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cripple Creek Care Center for their wonderful care and kindness that they showed Les during his stay. We thank all the paramedics/fire departments that showed up at Les' time of need.
We will honor and celebrate his life at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, on 27 Apr 2019, with Pastor Steve Cross and Reverend Nolan Tobias officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Colorado, to include the presentation of Colors. Les' family asks friends to join them at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, Fellowship Hall for food and celebration after graveside services.
Mountain Memorial Funeral Home of Divide, Colorado is in charge of arrangements.
Les was born on 10 Apr 1938 in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Leslie James Ward and Evelyn Mae (Sythoff) Ward. Les attended Cripple Creek-Victor High School where he participated in many activities including drama (Thespians), and band (drum major). He was named "outstanding athlete" in 1956 as a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. After graduation in 1956, Les experienced life in a variety of occupations and activities, and finally enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1959.
Les had with over 20 years of military service. He was a member of the USAF Security Service and participated in combat operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict. His decorations, over his career, included the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He retired from military service in 1979 and remained in San Angelo, Texas, until 1991, when Les, Betty and Kenneth returned to Cripple Creek.
Les was preceded in death by his parents and brother Butch Ward. He is survived by beloved wife of 53 years Betty Ward; sister Winona (Nonie) Snare of Florissant, Colorado; and six children Sharon Twombly, Terri Verfurth, Des Damonna Richter of Texas, Ronald Ward of Texas, Allen Ward of Florida, and Kenneth Ward of Cripple Creek. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends, and family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cripple Creek Care Center for their wonderful care and kindness that they showed Les during his stay. We thank all the paramedics/fire departments that showed up at Les' time of need.
We will honor and celebrate his life at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, on 27 Apr 2019, with Pastor Steve Cross and Reverend Nolan Tobias officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Colorado, to include the presentation of Colors. Les' family asks friends to join them at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, Fellowship Hall for food and celebration after graveside services.
Mountain Memorial Funeral Home of Divide, Colorado is in charge of arrangements.
Leslie William Ward (also known as Sonny or Les), a beloved man, passed away on 13 Apr 2019, after living a full 81 years. Except for his military service, he was a life-long resident of Cripple Creek.
Les was born on 10 Apr 1938 in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Leslie James Ward and Evelyn Mae (Sythoff) Ward. Les attended Cripple Creek-Victor High School where he participated in many activities including drama (Thespians), and band (drum major). He was named "outstanding athlete" in 1956 as a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. After graduation in 1956, Les experienced life in a variety of occupations and activities, and finally enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1959.
Les had with over 20 years of military service. He was a member of the USAF Security Service and participated in combat operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict. His decorations, over his career, included the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He retired from military service in 1979 and remained in San Angelo, Texas, until 1991, when Les, Betty and Kenneth returned to Cripple Creek.
Les was preceded in death by his parents and brother Butch Ward. He is survived by beloved wife of 53 years Betty Ward; sister Winona (Nonie) Snare of Florissant, Colorado; and six children Sharon Twombly, Terri Verfurth, Des Damonna Richter of Texas, Ronald Ward of Texas, Allen Ward of Florida, and Kenneth Ward of Cripple Creek. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends, and family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cripple Creek Care Center for their wonderful care and kindness that they showed Les during his stay. We thank all the paramedics/fire departments that showed up at Les' time of need.
We will honor and celebrate his life at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, on 27 Apr 2019, with Pastor Steve Cross and Reverend Nolan Tobias officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Colorado, to include the presentation of Colors. Les' family asks friends to join them at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, Fellowship Hall for food and celebration after graveside services.
Mountain Memorial Funeral Home of Divide, Colorado is in charge of arrangements.
Les was born on 10 Apr 1938 in Cripple Creek, Colorado to Leslie James Ward and Evelyn Mae (Sythoff) Ward. Les attended Cripple Creek-Victor High School where he participated in many activities including drama (Thespians), and band (drum major). He was named "outstanding athlete" in 1956 as a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. After graduation in 1956, Les experienced life in a variety of occupations and activities, and finally enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1959.
Les had with over 20 years of military service. He was a member of the USAF Security Service and participated in combat operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict. His decorations, over his career, included the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He retired from military service in 1979 and remained in San Angelo, Texas, until 1991, when Les, Betty and Kenneth returned to Cripple Creek.
Les was preceded in death by his parents and brother Butch Ward. He is survived by beloved wife of 53 years Betty Ward; sister Winona (Nonie) Snare of Florissant, Colorado; and six children Sharon Twombly, Terri Verfurth, Des Damonna Richter of Texas, Ronald Ward of Texas, Allen Ward of Florida, and Kenneth Ward of Cripple Creek. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends, and family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cripple Creek Care Center for their wonderful care and kindness that they showed Les during his stay. We thank all the paramedics/fire departments that showed up at Les' time of need.
We will honor and celebrate his life at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, on 27 Apr 2019, with Pastor Steve Cross and Reverend Nolan Tobias officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Colorado, to include the presentation of Colors. Les' family asks friends to join them at the Rocky Mountain Chapel, Fellowship Hall for food and celebration after graveside services.
Mountain Memorial Funeral Home of Divide, Colorado is in charge of arrangements.
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