Bernadine E. Ward

Mrs. Bernadine E. Ward passed away Monday afternoon, April 10, 2006, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 94 years & 9 days. Bernadine was born on March 31, 1912, in Clay Center, Kansas, & was the daughter of William & Alice 'Walker' Mitchell. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Dr. Frank A. Ward, (February 15, 1998). 1 Brother: Wilbur Mitchell & 2 Sisters: Flossie Tidquist & Juanita Warrenton.

Bernadine married Frank A. Ward on November 24, 1934. The family made their home in Abilene, KS, until 1978. Dr. & Mrs. Frank Ward moved to Camdenton, MO., where Dr. Ward continued his Chiropractic Practice until retiring in 1989. The Wards moved to Farmington, MO., in 1998. Bernadine was very active & a past Worthy-Matron of the Eastern Star in both Abilene & Camdenton for many years. She was a member of the Linn Creek, Mo., United Methodist Church.

Survivors Include: 2 Sons: Dr. Gary F. (& Dr. Lois) Ward, of Farmington; George Ward, of Farmington; 1 Sister: Dorothy Foster, of Baldwin City, KS; 4 Grandchildren: Charlene (& Dr. Jeff) Kratky, of Eureka, MO; Julie Ann (& Dr. Wade) Kubat, of Philadelphia, PA; Gerry Ward, of Farmington & Greg Ward, of Farmington. 3 Great-Grandchildren: Aston & Alexandra Kratky, of Eureka, MO. & Keaton Kubat, of Philadelphia, PA

Visitation: Saturday, April 22nd, starting at 12 Noon

Funeral: Saturday, April 22nd, 1:00 p.m.

at: TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Pastor James King officiating.

Interment: Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Farmington.

Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund.