Shirley J. Ward
Shirley J. Ward, age 90, passed away March 18, 2023.
Shirley and her husband of 67 years, Osborne N. Ward, were lifelong residents of the area. He preceded her in 2022. They were devout members of the Chardon United Methodist Church.
Shirley worked for Geauga Hospital as a medical secretary, retiring after 20 years of service.
Her greatest passion was cooking and baking. She believed in providing delicious, well-balanced meals and never disappointed, especially when it came to the “Best Rhubarb Pie” imaginable!
But above all else, Shirley will be remembered for her loving nature and devotion to her family.
She is survived by her children, Keith Ward, of Champion, Carolyn (John) Krejci, of Chardon; son-in-law, Bob Soss, of Chardon; grandchildren, Randall (Audrea) Ward, Chelsea (Steve) Kalinic, Melissa Soss, Ashley (Oliver) Krejci Herthneck, and David Krejci; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Holden Kalinic; and sisters Marilyn (Allen) Place and Sharon (Rudy) Waller.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter Alicia Soss; sister Marie White; and brothers, Ron Hand and Bruce Hand.
Private family services have been held.
The family has suggested donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, at www.nationalmssociety.org; or American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
