Maxwell Thomas Ward

Maxwell Thomas Ward, 28, of Kansas City, passed away from natural causes Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was born July 31, 1987, in Kansas City, Missouri. Max graduated from Rockhurst High School in 2006, and from the University of Kansas in 2010 with a degree in mechanical engineering. At KU Max was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Since graduation, Max was employed by Kiewit Engineering and Design. Those who knew and loved Max will always remember his radiant smile, generous nature and loving spirit.

Max is survived by his mother and father, Nancy Jean (Williams) and Philip Thomas Ward; his brother, Andrew Philip Ward.

The visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, with a mass at 12:30 p.m. at Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119 th Street, Leawood, KS 66209.

Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.