Obituary

Jean Ward
(August 24, 1921 - February 10, 2010)

Jean Ward, 88 of Huntington passed away peacefully at home February 10, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Timothy Porter, burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Jean was born August 24, 1921 in Dingess, WV a daughter of the late Lewis Dingess and the late Kathrine White Dingess Justice. Two brothers, Bill and Jack Dingess and one sister Opal Spaulding also preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved husband Ralph V. Ward, whom she married June 24, 1942; two daughters and sons-in-law: Linda Tony(James ) of Ellicott City,MD; Patty Brammell Johns (Dave) of San Antonio, Tx. Jean was also NeNein to her grandchildren: Jonathan Tony, Bill (Giovanna) Tony, Andrea Tony, Joshua (Marion) Brammell, Abby Brammell and her husband Stephan Bishop; as well as her great-grandchildren: Justin and Christian Tony, Daisy Bishop and her future great grandchild Baby Brammell. Jean was a retired employee of Owens Illinois, a proud member of the WAVES during WWII and life member of the VFW Post 1064 Auxillary, American Legion Post 93 and of the DAV Chapter 2. She was an excellent seamstress. She loved to garden, both flowers and vegetables. Her family always enjoyed her canned tomatoes, green beans and bread and butter pickles. Her beautiful smile and laughter will be missed by all those who loved her. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. Contributions may be made in memory of Jean to the Huntington City Mission. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 93; VFW post 1064, as well as her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.