My Dear Sister, Kaye & All the Family
It hurts me that I cannot be there at your time of need. Please forgive me. I feel comfort in knowing that you and Bob had a wealth of Family Friends that will be there by your side. We will miss Bob. What an honor to know this man. His love and warmth shined in his smile. He was well loved by all and a wonderful husband and father. In my heart I know we will all be together again. I can see his smiling face with his arms stretched out to greet us all. I want you to know that I love you all and say a prayer every night that you may find comfort in your memories. Remember as long as Bob is in your heart, he will always be with you.
In Loving Memory and Prayers
Your Sister, Jackie and Jack

Kaye and Family: I don't know how to say how much I will miss my Brother, I love all of you and will do anything for you, I know how heavy your heart is right now but just know I will always be there for ALL of you.
Bob always had time to help everyone, myself includeed.
Love y'all;
Vern

Kaye, we are so sorry to hear the news about Bob. Just got home from being gone almost a month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. What a great guy we have lost. He will be greatly missed. All our love, Bill and Bonnie Corson

We will always remember his hospitality and kindness on our visits to Arizona. He included us in his family and introduced us to a real Thanksgiving.We send our loving thoughts to Kaye and the rest of his family.  
From your English friends Mary and David Putnam.

Kaye, My dear friend, I love you!  I'm at a loss for words!  Bob was one of the best men I've ever known!  I looked up to him like I do you!  May the good Lord above keep you near him in this greatest hour of need!  I know how much you two meant to one another and what a story of true love!  I'm so sorry!  I look forward to seeing him again in heaven!  Sending you love and many prayers!  I'm here if you need me!

The first time I met Bob was in 1986 in Velhoven Ho;lland. The GCA invasion was in full swing. I look up and this guy speaking the same lingo I do. Says Tom explain to me how this alignment works. 
That evening we met for Supper with Bob and several of the Americans in Veldhoven. Bob entertained us about this story about ducks a piece of string a piece of bacon. That was a very good night.
In 1988 ASML was on the rocks. No Sales! Bob had contacts all over. He went To Micron technologies and got a year's worth of Sales.
Bob we'll miss you Bub, We'll see you on the otherside. Better believe, you need to be ready to tell that duck story

Tom and Antoinette Sides, both present for the ducks and bacon story

Dear Kaye and family, our hearts and prayers go out to you, i don't think you will ever know just how much you two mean to us and how much Bob has meant to me personally, his loving counciling, encouragement and concern has been something that i will never forget and i am a better man just for knowing him. He truly was a wonderful man. 
                                                           Bruce & Cindy Toler  [Mesa az]

My deepest sympathies to all of Bob's family.   He will truly be missed.

Dear Kaye and family,

Just know that you are on our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers.

Friends like Bob don't come along everyday.  He was a special person and friend and he will truly be missed.  Love, Randi and Bill

Our American Dad was a very special man.  We will cherish the times we spent together and remain forever grateful for everything he did for our family,  We will miss him terribly and send all our love to our American Family.  We love you all xxx

Bob was indeed a nice guy. Never lost his hometown Texas roots even when he was ascending to great things at ASML. I have called upon him several times in these past 30 years and never once was he too busy to respond to my call. I remember the time I first approached him regarding a need at ASML;  he was already well respected and I enjoyed his candor right from the start.

Anyone that knew Bob will miss him. I have know Billy Bob for many years and every time we talk or met was great. I feel so for Kaye and Jess during these sad times and hope your memories of him will be comforting to you and your family.

Dear Kaye, I am extremely sad for your loss.  Through Bill I feel like we have been friends forever. We lost great guys but have wonderful memories to cherish.

My heart is heavy with the loss of this wonderful friend, who I loved very much.  I will cherish the memories of our 45 years of friendship.  My prayers are with you Kaye and all you family

A wonderful man who will be missed by many.  He has touched many lives with his kindness and generosity that he will always hold a special place in those hearts.  God just received another angel!

We are deeply saddened to hear the shocking news about the loss of Bob!  He was taken away way too soon from all of us that loved him in so many ways. He was a king among all of his friends. I, for one, will truly miss his smiling face, funny jokes, witty personality, and compassionate nature.  Now he is "free" of all of the health problems and other worries he had. Perhaps now he will be with his son and dad who the Lord also took away way too soon from those that loved them.  I will always remember you Bob and you will always have a special place in my heart.  I am deeply saddened to lose you but will smile :) when I think about you and how good you were!!  Pat,  Arnold & Lloyd

Kaye and Jesse,  My heart pains for your loss. Bob will be remembered as a great man, father, friend...I feel honored that I was able to meet him when your love began, and that Kyrie and I were able to visit in Nov to see you both, laugh and share stories like no time had passed. I reflect on so many great times with a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart. Bob will be missed by all, but his love for you both, his family and friends will remain strong. We love you both very much. Jayne and Kyrie Dahl

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Bob and I have been reaching out to each other via e-mail recalling our' days at Motorola, laughing and telling old story of the GOOD times at Mesa Moto. I will sorely miss Bob and cherish the fond memories of our' friendship and most of all his infectious humor.
Thank you Bob for being a Friend.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family over the passing of Bob.  May God comfort you through this deep loss.  Bob was a good man that I knew for many years.  He will be missed.
Dave Zinnecker

We are so sorry for the loss of our wonderful friend and brother in law. Our hearts pain for his passing. Kaye we can not attend but Jenni will be there with you. God Bless   Jack and Jackie

Dear Kaye and family - so sad to hear of bobs passing. He will be remembered as a great guy who always had a smile and kind words to say - he surely will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Kathy and Harvey kroll

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William Robert "Bob" Ward

March 18, 1946 – December 7, 2014

Lakeshore Mortuary

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