Gary Bruce Ward, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 130 N. 1st St., Clearwater.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Virginia (Bright) Ward; infant brother, Jerry Ward; sister, Rennie Ann Jones; and sister-in-law, Tish Ward. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherilyn (Frech) Ward of Goddard; children, Monica (Greg) Mikesell of Parker, Colo., and Roger Ward of Goddard; brother, Terry (Shari Boelke) Ward of Wichita; brother-in-law, Kenny Jones of Meno, Okla.; and grandchildren, Mallory, Marlee and Madox Mikesell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clearwater Methodist Church, 130 N. 1st Ave, Clearwater, KS 67026 or the Clearwater Lions Club, 9811 S. 183rd St. .W, Clearwater, KS 67026.

Online condolences may be left at www.wsmortuary.com.