Leslie Allan "Les" Ward was born Aug. 7, 1951 in Norton, KS to Frank and Velda (Fullerton) Ward. He passed away September 27, 2021 at Whispering Pines at the age of 70.
Les grew up on the family farm east of Norcatur with his older sister Wava. He attended school in Norcatur and graduated in 1969. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and was active in FFA.
Les married Lynn McMurry on April 26, 1980 at the Norton Methodist Church. They lived in Les's childhood home for six years until they moved to the current farmstead in 1986. The couple was blessed with two children, Kaley and Keith. Les and Lynn later moved to town in 2011 and Keith moved onto the farm.
Les dedicated his life to family and farming. His kids were his greatest joy. In 2015, Les and Lynn welcomed their granddaughter Josie into the world. Les found himself with quite the little helper around the farm as she got older.
Les grew up helping on the family farm and became a 4th generation farmer. He was also a Crop Adjuster for Great American Insurance for 15 years. He was a Farm Bureau board member for six years and served as the President for two.
During his free time, he could always be found on the golf course and enjoyed the annual golf trips with his golf buddies. He was a proud supporter of Norton Bluejay athletics and attended as many games as possible.
Les was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lynn of the home; daughter, Kaley Ward of Norton; son, Keith Ward of Norcatur; granddaughter, Josie; sister, Wava Reames of Norcatur, KS; mother-in-law, Ruby Pflieger, father-in-law, Dean McMurry; brothers-in-law, Steve McMurry and Patrick McMurry and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, October 1, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, KS. Burial will follow at the Norcatur Cemetery, rural Norton County, KS. Visitation will be from 1-7:oo pm Thursday at the funeral home with family present from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norcatur Citizens Alliance, farmrescue.org, the Norton Recreation Center, or Prairie Dog Golf Course.
Les grew up on the family farm east of Norcatur with his older sister Wava. He attended school in Norcatur and graduated in 1969. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and was active in FFA.
Les married Lynn McMurry on April 26, 1980 at the Norton Methodist Church. They lived in Les's childhood home for six years until they moved to the current farmstead in 1986. The couple was blessed with two children, Kaley and Keith. Les and Lynn later moved to town in 2011 and Keith moved onto the farm.
Les dedicated his life to family and farming. His kids were his greatest joy. In 2015, Les and Lynn welcomed their granddaughter Josie into the world. Les found himself with quite the little helper around the farm as she got older.
Les grew up helping on the family farm and became a 4th generation farmer. He was also a Crop Adjuster for Great American Insurance for 15 years. He was a Farm Bureau board member for six years and served as the President for two.
During his free time, he could always be found on the golf course and enjoyed the annual golf trips with his golf buddies. He was a proud supporter of Norton Bluejay athletics and attended as many games as possible.
Les was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lynn of the home; daughter, Kaley Ward of Norton; son, Keith Ward of Norcatur; granddaughter, Josie; sister, Wava Reames of Norcatur, KS; mother-in-law, Ruby Pflieger, father-in-law, Dean McMurry; brothers-in-law, Steve McMurry and Patrick McMurry and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, October 1, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, KS. Burial will follow at the Norcatur Cemetery, rural Norton County, KS. Visitation will be from 1-7:oo pm Thursday at the funeral home with family present from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norcatur Citizens Alliance, farmrescue.org, the Norton Recreation Center, or Prairie Dog Golf Course.
Leslie Allan "Les" Ward was born Aug. 7, 1951 in Norton, KS to Frank and Velda (Fullerton) Ward. He passed away September 27, 2021 at Whispering Pines at the age of 70.
Les grew up on the family farm east of Norcatur with his older sister Wava. He attended school in Norcatur and graduated in 1969. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and was active in FFA.
Les married Lynn McMurry on April 26, 1980 at the Norton Methodist Church. They lived in Les's childhood home for six years until they moved to the current farmstead in 1986. The couple was blessed with two children, Kaley and Keith. Les and Lynn later moved to town in 2011 and Keith moved onto the farm.
Les dedicated his life to family and farming. His kids were his greatest joy. In 2015, Les and Lynn welcomed their granddaughter Josie into the world. Les found himself with quite the little helper around the farm as she got older.
Les grew up helping on the family farm and became a 4th generation farmer. He was also a Crop Adjuster for Great American Insurance for 15 years. He was a Farm Bureau board member for six years and served as the President for two.
During his free time, he could always be found on the golf course and enjoyed the annual golf trips with his golf buddies. He was a proud supporter of Norton Bluejay athletics and attended as many games as possible.
Les was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lynn of the home; daughter, Kaley Ward of Norton; son, Keith Ward of Norcatur; granddaughter, Josie; sister, Wava Reames of Norcatur, KS; mother-in-law, Ruby Pflieger, father-in-law, Dean McMurry; brothers-in-law, Steve McMurry and Patrick McMurry and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, October 1, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, KS. Burial will follow at the Norcatur Cemetery, rural Norton County, KS. Visitation will be from 1-7:oo pm Thursday at the funeral home with family present from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norcatur Citizens Alliance, farmrescue.org, the Norton Recreation Center, or Prairie Dog Golf Course.
Les grew up on the family farm east of Norcatur with his older sister Wava. He attended school in Norcatur and graduated in 1969. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and was active in FFA.
Les married Lynn McMurry on April 26, 1980 at the Norton Methodist Church. They lived in Les's childhood home for six years until they moved to the current farmstead in 1986. The couple was blessed with two children, Kaley and Keith. Les and Lynn later moved to town in 2011 and Keith moved onto the farm.
Les dedicated his life to family and farming. His kids were his greatest joy. In 2015, Les and Lynn welcomed their granddaughter Josie into the world. Les found himself with quite the little helper around the farm as she got older.
Les grew up helping on the family farm and became a 4th generation farmer. He was also a Crop Adjuster for Great American Insurance for 15 years. He was a Farm Bureau board member for six years and served as the President for two.
During his free time, he could always be found on the golf course and enjoyed the annual golf trips with his golf buddies. He was a proud supporter of Norton Bluejay athletics and attended as many games as possible.
Les was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lynn of the home; daughter, Kaley Ward of Norton; son, Keith Ward of Norcatur; granddaughter, Josie; sister, Wava Reames of Norcatur, KS; mother-in-law, Ruby Pflieger, father-in-law, Dean McMurry; brothers-in-law, Steve McMurry and Patrick McMurry and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, October 1, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, KS. Burial will follow at the Norcatur Cemetery, rural Norton County, KS. Visitation will be from 1-7:oo pm Thursday at the funeral home with family present from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norcatur Citizens Alliance, farmrescue.org, the Norton Recreation Center, or Prairie Dog Golf Course.
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