Gwynn A. Ward, 88, formerly of Clayton, Kansas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his home in Loveland, Colorado. He was born on July 9, 1930 to Ross and Stella (Griffith) Ward on the homeplace northwest of Clayton, Kansas. He graduated from Norton High School. On November 6, 1951 he enlisted in the United States Navy. While still in the Navy, he married Mary Mathes September 16, 1952 in Norton, Kansas. Gwynn served in the Navy for four years working as a 2nd Class Aviation Machinist Mate, being on the blimp crew and working as airplane mechanic. On November 4, 1955, he was discharged and returned home to Clayton, Kansas and his family where he farmed until his retirement.
Gwynn enjoyed being a farmer and rancher. He was active in the Clayton United Methodist church and Prairie Dog 4-H club serving as a community Leader. When he wasn’t farming you might just find him watching a baseball game, cooking ribs, or sitting quietly. Gwynn liked to collect things and was a collector of pens, caps, John Deere memorabilia, clocks, watches, and knives. When Gwynn was around, one definitely wanted to keep a close eye on their pen or it might end up in his collection. He also liked to listen to the news but not more than once a day.
In March of 1994, Gwynn’s first wife, Mary, passed away after being married for 42 years. Fourteen years later, Gwynn was lucky enough to meet Judith (Ryser) McIntyre, and they were married December 13, 2008 in Clayton, Kansas at the Clayton United Methodist Church. They moved to Loveland, Colorado and shared ten happy years of marriage.
Gwynn is survived by his wife Judith Ward of Loveland, Colorado; son, Allen Ward of Norton, Kansas; daughters, Kris Mizell and husband Harold of Norton, Kansas and Gail Eckart and husband DeMerle of Minneapolis, Kansas; step-son, Dennis McIntyre and wife Charity of Goodland, Kansas; step-daughters, Shelley Blau and husband George of Manhattan, Kansas and Connie Mathes and husband Lewis of Johnstown, Colorado; sister-in-law, Norma Ward of Norton, Kansas; four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his first wife, Mary Ward; parents, Ross and Stella Ward; brother, Max Ward; and grandson, Michael Ward.
A Funeral Service is planned for Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Clayton United Methodist Church, Clayton, Kansas at 10:00 A.M. Visitation will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 at Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kansas from 10:30 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Pathways Hospice-Loveland, Colorado and may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Avenue, Oberlin, Kansas 67749. Online memorials may be left at www.paulsfh.com
Gwynn was a nice, quiet, gentle man with a big heart who loved to work the land and watch his crops grow. Gwynn had unconditional love for his family and the Lord Jesus Christ. When you are sad, remember his caring heart, warm embrace and being there when he was needed and know he is still with you.
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