Della Irene Ward, age 93, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Sunday, July 04, 2010 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Davis Corners United Methodist Church. Pastor Steve Miller will officiate. Interment will be at the Davis Corners Cemetery, Town of Jackson, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday, July 10th, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. ã
Della was born August 17, 1916 in Richfield Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Charles Robert and Grace Isabel (Gilden) McLaughlin. She graduated from Hancock High School and then married Robert E. Ward on February 20, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Della enjoyed attending church, golfing, bowling, bingo, sewing, playing cards, traveling, and flying in her husbandâs airplane.
Della was a member of Davis Cornerâs United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Homemakerâs Club, Sewing Club, and the Adams County Senior Citizens Club.
Della was preceded in death by parents, Charles & Grace McLaughlin; her husband of 71 years, Robert Ward; three brothers; two sisters; two grandsons; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Survivors:
Son: Thomas (Kay) Ward of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Sister: Betty (Ken) Morley of Bartow, Florida
six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
Further survived by many other relatives and friends.
"Motherâs are angels in training, and Mom sure was an angel"
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Dear Tom, So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. She and your Dad were such nice people. My Mom and Dad enjoyed their company so much. Your family shall be in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in the memories you have of your Mom. Peggy(Joyce)Connell
What a lovely fun lady! When Bob and Rudy were on the REA Board, we had some great times at conventions. On a trip to Vegas, Della and I found nickel slots at the airport…our first exposure to a slot machine…the men laughed at us Sunday School teachers gambling. Bob and Della were great fun to be with, and all my memories of that couple are very pleasant. May God bless you as you miss them both.
Tom & Family; I’m so sorry to read of the death of your mother. Even after moving to Adams she would, every possible chance she could, still come down to get her hair done. As with her entire life, "it had to be done just right." You should be proud that your parents were always fine role models for us all. May God Bless you all during this difficult time.