Joan was born the December 1, 1934 to Sherwood and Ruth (Ewing) Stanton Sr. in Lansing, Michigan.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband Robert ‘Bob’ Ward, special friend Robert ‘Bob’ Baldwin, Sons: Christopher A. Hayward, Willy Hayward, Daughter Patty-Jo Hayward, Grandson Art Hayward III, and Siblings; Eva, Sam and Sherwood Jr.
Joan is survived by her children Arthur (Carolyn) Hayward Jr., Stepdaughter Wanda (Julius) Trapp, like Daughters Priscilla Lehman, Niece Sherry (Scott) Steiner, Grandchildren; Tina (Dan) Figgins, Christina (Ben) Hayward-Snow, Christopher Luke Hayward, Brandy (Kelly) Norton, Rich Pyle’s, Sisters/Brothers; Shirley, Ruth Ann, Jackie & Gerry (Brenda), also many Nieces, Nephews, Great and Great-great Grandchildren.
Joan was employed and retired from General Motors. Just to mention a few things in life she loved: Family Time, Lake and Boating Adventures, CARDS, Casino, and COOKING.
Memorial Services will be held in Lake Odessa with Family and Friends with date to be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Research in Joan Ward’s name.
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