Stanley R Ward

December 31, 1936 - June 2, 2018

Stanley (Stan) R. Ward – 81- Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather entered the loving embrace of our savior Jesus Christ on June 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Stan was born the second to youngest of 9 children on December 31, 1936 to William Robert Ward and Vola Larsen Ward. He grew up in Cleveland Utah and enlisted in the Air Force in 1954. Shortly after enlisting he married the love of his life, Irene Day. The two were blessed with one son, who died at birth, and three beautiful daughters. Stan and Irene were married on August 16,1955 and later sealed in the Mount Timpanogos temple in 2007. Stan served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. During his time in the Air Force he served in Vietnam as a crew chief and mechanic on B52 bombers. He achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. Stan and his family were stationed at many different bases during his tenure in the service, with his favorites being Ellsworth Air Force Base among the South Dakota Black Hills, and Barksdale Air Force Base where he was made an Honorary Girl Scout. He loved being a girl scout! After retiring from the Air Force Stan continued his service to his country as a civil service worker at Hill Air Force Base where he was an aircraft mechanic for 20 years. Stan was and will always be a true American hero, loving God, Country and his Family. Stan was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching Football and Basketball. San Francisco 49ers and BYU Cougars were among his favorites. He was a faithful follower of the Utah Jazz and no matter how good or bad they did they were his team. Stan is survived by his beautiful wife of 63 years, Irene; His daughters, Renee (John) Schoch, Anna (Lowell) Manwell, Carrie Morgan. His grandchildren, Chevon (Jason) Atkinson, Kristyl (Jonathan) Harrison, Tyson Manwell, Alyshia (Stephen) Fritzges, Amber (Joseph) Mayhew, Jeremiah Heaton, Colton Heaton and Cheyenne Heaton; his great grandchildren, Shelbie Bullock, Kasie Bullock, Jason R Atkinson, Seth Atkinson, Madysen Atkinson, Zayden Harrison, Lucas Fritzges, Lizzie Fritzges, Reegan Fritzges, Tayvia Mayhew, Dallyn Mayhew, Acelynn Mayhew and his Great Great Granddaughter Kylie Asay. Stan is proceeded in death by his son, William Robert Ward, his loving parents and all of his brothers and sisters and two sons-in-law. The family would like to thank the staff at Dignity Health, including his nurse Jen for all their love and support during the last few weeks. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 7th at 11:00 am at the Geneva Heights 2nd Ward, 590 North 900 West, Orem, Utah, where Viewings will be held Wednesday, June 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment with Military Honors in Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.