Dorothy Elaine Ward

Dorothy was born in Middleton, Wisconsin on September 24, 1925 to Albert Duschak and Elizabeth M Duschak. They preceded her in death.

In 1955 she married the love of her life, Marvin E. Ward in Tacoma, Washington; he preceded her in death. Together they spent the next 57 years raising a family and living a lifetime of memories. Dorothy spent her days conducting daily operations at their company, Marvin Ward Trucking, which was based out of Tyler. Those who knew Dorothy knew they could find her at the boats in Shreveport on any given Sunday. She had a passion for the “Flaming 7’s” and the game of slots! Dorothy’s main objective in life was to take care of everyone around her. She was a caring person and wanted to make sure everyone in her family was taken care of, in all aspects. Everyone that got to spend even just a little time with Dorothy in her many joyous years of life will miss her deeply.

Survivors include her children Colleen Bensen of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Penny Gilly of Nolensville, Tennessee; Steve Ward of Temple, Texas; and Tamie Richey of Rockwall, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren Noel Maltese of Nolensville, Tennessee; Leighton Ward of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Mandy Hunter of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Shawn Ward of Temple, Texas; Shannon Ward of Temple, Texas; Shannon Orsborn of Wills Point, Texas; Michael Richey of Rockwall, Texas; Elizabeth Files of Frisco, Texas, Clayton Wood of Prosper, Mark Bensen of Washington and Erin Bensen of Texas; and by multiple great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mrs. Ward will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Cathedral of the Pines Cemetery with Rev. Sam Deville officiating. Services are under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 3800 Paluxy Drive, Tyler, 75703, 903-561-6668.