John Mason Ward

John Mason Ward, Jr Feb. 6, 1989 –Sept 7, 2007 Our precious Johnny was a loving, caring, sensitive young man with an incredible sense of humor and an occasional flair for the dramatic. He was a loyal friend to those close to him and was loved so dearly by his family and friends. His unexpected and premature departure from this world left us all with the vacancy of despair that comes from such sadness and such great loss. Our one consolation is that his memory will remain alive in our hearts and minds. His spirit will be a part of us forever. He leaves behind his loving parents, John and Deana Ward and sweet sister Rikki; is grandmother, Margie Cortese, Mary Ward (recently deceased) aunts, JoNean & Bryan Boatler, Eloise Gana and Joyce Ann Ward; Uncles, Gary & Jacie Cortese, Robbie Ward; and cousins, Joseph, Bryan & Jill (Maidson & Chase), Shanna & Marc (Kaitlyn) Lane (Arol), Christina & Greg (Lacey & Cora), Neila, Ethan, Mitchell & Veronica, and Russell. He also leaves behind all his loving friends and their parents who were such an important part of his life and helped him grow into the incredible young man that he was. A special thanks to some of his best friends that have helped us so much during our time of grief: Holly Zinsmeyer, Morgan Simpson, Mark Hutchinson, Brandon Rheinlander, John Powers, Michelle Jones, and Mary Bright. And our heartfelt appreciation to Mamma, Aunt JoNean, Uncle Gary, Jeannie, Gail, Jack & Karen, Everett & Geraldine, and Alan. We could not have made it through this without your love and support. Thank you all so much for being a part of Johnny’s live and loving him so much !!! Let us all try to remember the good times Johnny inspired in all of us.