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Anne Marie Ward
03/17/1932 — 10/15/2024
From Richland, WA | Born in Foxholm, ND
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Anne Marie Ward
Anne Ward passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024; She spent her last days delightfully watching hummingbirds returning to her feeders.
She was born Anne Marie Bock on March 17, 1932, to Henry and Rose Bock (Lenertz).
Anne grew up on a farm in Foxholm, North Dakota. Later her family moved to Minot, and she attended High School at St. Leo’s and graduated in 1948 at an early age.
Nursing was Anne Marie’s calling and she went into nurses training at St Joseph’s Hospital in Minot ND and became an RN.
While at a dance with her sister, she met her future husband, Hugh Ward and they were later married on November 6, 1954.
Shortly after they were married, Anne and Hugh moved to Richland where Anne worked as an RN at Hanford and Kadlec, then onto Head Nurse at Heather House for many years. Anne was a fun loving and supportive Mother, Grandmother and Friend; filling her life by caring for others. She loved spending time in her yard and arranging flowers and roses from her garden and bird watching.
Anne is survived by son, Paul Ward; daughter, Maureen Creagan (Jeff); grandsons, Jeremy and Matthew; her sister Frances.
Paul and Maureen, the Hogan’s are so sadden to hear of your mom’s passing. We just learned of it today. She was loved by all of us and holds a special place in our hearts, as do all of the awards. Anne was a wonderful person and so good to our family, and especially to mom. May the beautiful memories you have with her bring you peace.
Maureen and Paul, the Hogan’s are SO very sorry to hear about your mom. We didn’t know until today that she had passed. She was dearly loved. She was a very special part of our lives and so wonderful to all of us, especially to mom.
She holds a special place in our hearts, as does the entire family. May your great memories of her bring you peace. Love to you and Paul.
My sincerest condolences to Ann’s family.
I had the pleasure of knowing Anne through my parents friendship with her and Hugh. I have fond memories of our family’s spending time together growing up.
She is one of the most sweetest and genuinely caring person I have ever met.
RIP Anne 🕊️
You were an Angel on earth and will be greatly missed. Love Cheryl
An absolutely wonderful caring person.
Maureen and Paul, I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s never easy losing a parent. Your mom was such a caring and nurturing woman. She did so much for our grandparents in their late years and I’m forever grateful. May all the good memories you have of her keep her alive in your heart.
Renée Blasky (Doyle) – first cousin.
Anne and I worked together in Home Healthcare many years ago. She was a kind, caring, and sweet woman who was also a very patient and loving nurse. She had such a lovely demeanor, and her patients loved her. My condolences to her family.
Paul
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember her from being a nurse at Hanford and I would occasionally run into her shopping. She always remembered me and asked how my family was. May your memories bring you comfort and peace, Eternal rest grant unto Anne, O’ Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon her.
We send our sympathy. and prayers for your loss .
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. You will be missed by many.
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Anne Marie Ward