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Robert Wesley Ward

Apr. 5, 1932 - Dec. 17, 2020

Date of Service: Dec. 22, 2020

ALMO – Robert Wesley Ward, of Almo, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at the age of 88.

“Bob” was born on April 5, 1932, in Almo, Idaho, to Wesley Bradbury and Edna Elfreida Kolb Ward of Almo. Bob was the oldest of seven children. He grew up on a cattle and sheep ranch where he learned to work hard at an early age. He graduated from Raft River High School and later attended school at Utah State University. On December 11, 1952, at the age of 20, Bob was drafted in the Korean War. He attained the rank of Sergeant in the US Army during his two-year service, and received several awards: the Bronze Service Star, an award given to those that do heroic acts; the United Nations Service Medal; the Presidential Unit Citation; the National Defense Service Medal; and the Rifle Sharp Shooter award.

On January 17, 1956, he married Nancy Ann Hutchison in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of four children: Debra, Ilene, Steven and Lisa. They built their home in Almo, and Bob took over his father’s sheep business. Bob loved ranch life and eventually added cattle, taking pride in raising quality sheep and cattle. Bob was an excellent father and grandfather and provided a wonderful life for his family. They were married for 65 years.

One of Bob’s goals in life was to become a pilot. He worked hard to get his license. He bought a red and white Tripacer to save time checking on his sheep and cattle. He was known to scare the neighbors by flying his airplane close to their house.

Bob served as a Deputy Sheriff for Cassia County from 1975 until 1988, giving 13 years of dedicated service.

He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and patterned his life after His teachings. He served faithfully in many church callings and blessed the lives of all who knew him. Bob passed along integrity and values of hard work, honesty and love of family. Bob and Nancy served two missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both in Nauvoo, Illinois, and they also served 12 years in the Logan Utah Temple.

Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Debra Condie (Dean), Ilene Wilson, Steven Ward (Tonya), and Lisa Linton (Cory); his brothers and sisters, Patricia Anderson (Alvin B), Eugene Ward (Leanne), and Richard Ward (Cindy); and his sister-in-law, Joyce Ward. He has 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his father and mother, Wesley and Edna Ward; brothers, Roscoe Ward, and Ronald Ward; sister, Elaine Fowles; brother-in-law, Ronald Fowles; and sister-in-law, Venna Ward.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Almo Ward. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group. Burial will take place at Sunny Cedar Rest Cemetery following the service.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday preceding the service at the Church.

For those attending the viewing and funeral service, face masks will be required and social distancing will be practiced to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Intermountain Homecare and Hospice and to Mary Dingman of Hearts for Seniors for the loving and tender care given to Bob and Nancy.

Condolences for Robert Wesley Ward

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From Sherry Woolstenhulme:

Dear Nancy. I'm so sorry for your loss of Bob. He was always so proud of you and you will miss him so much. Love Sherry Bronson Woolstenhulme

From Jack Hill:

We are sending prayers. We love the Ward family.

From Deanna:

Nancy, I’m thinking of you and your family at this special time. Bob is one of my favorite people. I’ll miss his stories and just knowing he’s “over there” a mile as the crow flies.
You’re two important people in my life. Prayers and blessings for you.

From Michelle Andersen :

My Thoughts n Prayers ate with you Nancy and family I truly loved caring for Bob and I know the Taylor’s all adored you as do I

From Al and Kathy Barrus:

Nancy and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bob was dear friend and a wonderful man.

From Norm & LaJune Dayley :

Sending our deepest sympathy. Truly loved knowing you and serving with you in Old Nauvoo. May God bless you with comfort and peace.

From Florence Barnes, Reid Barnes, Alan and Marie Cox:

We are so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was a good man and know his family and friends will dearly miss him. We have the wonderful hope of seeing him again in the resurrection promised us in the Bible at John 5: 28, 29. Acts 24: 18. 1 Cor. 15: 21. John 11: 24, 25 Heb.6:2

From Lyn Ann Arnell :

Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Bobs passing. My thoughts and prayers are sent to you at this difficult time.

From Kern and Linda Crump:

Our sympathies to you and your family Nancy.

From Betty Carlson :

Steven - Nancy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you feel his presence and comfort at this time .

From Dolores Booth:

Sending my love and condolences to those who are mourning the passing of Bob.. He will be greatly missed by all. We can be consoled in knowing he is having a great reunion with all those who have already gone on beyond the veil.

From Lonnie and Gay Downs:

We are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy, your family during this difficult time. Bob was such a good man who will be missed by many.

From Tina Carr:

Steve and Tonya, and family And your Mom so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy for you all.

From Eileen Petersen:

Nancy and family,
We send our deep, heart-felt condolences. Walt and I love Bob and you. Now Bob and Walt can share new experiences in heaven. May the Atonement of the Savior continue to bless your lives as we all look forward to being reunited on Resurrection Day. Love from Eileen Petersen and family.

From Michelle Ward Hawkes :

Sorry for your loss. Hoping you can find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

From Melba VanWey :

Nancy and family I'm so sorry for your loss. God watch over you all.

From Glen & Arlene Koelling:

We offer our condolences to the family of a brother, friend and fellow veteran. This country was a better place for having him be a part of it's history. It will be less so now.

From Tina Tracy Heintzelman:

Lisa, Nancy and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to your family.

From Jamie Johnson (Ward):

Aunt Nancy,
Deeply sorry for this great loss. My love to you during this difficult time.
Jamie

From Kevin Darrington:

Nancy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and pray that you will find peace and strength at this time. We have such fond memories of Bob, and our lives were richly blessed for knowing him.

From Blanch Linton:

Sending my deep sympathy to Nancy and all of her family. I realize the blessing it is for Bob to be free of suffering butI also know the void that is there for all of you! You are in my heart and in my prayers. With much love! Blanch

From Claretta (Charlie) Rittel:

Nancy,
I am so saddened to read of Bobs passing. May god bless you each day love you! We came to St George for the winter. Sorry that I won’t be able to come.

From Verda & Felix Villarma:

We are so sorry to hear about Bob. Another old classmate gone. We have a lot of good memories from our old high school days. Our sympathy Nancy to you and all your family. God bless.

From Sharon Hutchison:

Thinking of you with Sincere Sympathy and Fond Memories of you and your loved one.

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