Obituary of Stephen Ward

Stephen was an avid outdoorsman; he liked hunting, fishing, golfing and photography. He loved family gatherings with family and especially his grandchildren. He was a big sponser of 'Relay for Life', and contributed by speaking publicly for various Cancer programs. He is survived by wife of 24 years Lenona Ward of the family home in Salinas sons Ron Ward of Danville, IL Steven Ward of Irvine, TX Tim Ward of Danville, IL step-son Jim Jeffries of Salinas daughter Rebecca McBride of Bloomington, IL step-daughter Marie Berlett of Washington, IL 18 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 2 brothers and 3 sisters along with numerous nieces and nepehws preceded in death by both parents Vernon and Loretta Ward daughter Lori Ward