April 24, 1934 – October 22, 2017
Joyce M. Ward passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on October 22, 2017 after a short illness in Lodi, CA. Originally from Claypool, AZ, Joyce was the daughter of John & Minnie Maslovar. After leaving Claypool for the big city of San Francisco, she met and married her husband of 63 years, Edward V. Ward.
Together they raised five (5) children; Kristi (Jerry) Clark of Ione, Kathleen (Gregory) Rubens, San Carlos, Patricia (Timothy) Wright, Foster City, Edward (Traci) Ward, II, San Jose, and Clinton (Jacqueline), Redwood City. They were long time residence of San Mateo where Joyce worked at Mills-Peninsula Hospitals until her retirement in 1999. Attended St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, was head room mother at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic School, and often volunteered for San Mateo County election board as an election official. After retirement, the couple moved to Lincoln, CA where she enjoyed spending time on the family ranch and gardening.
Joyce also loved spending time with her 11 grandchildren, Meghann, Joseph, Nicholas, Matthew, Patrick, Emily, Ethan, Mikey, Jack, John, & George along with her 5 great-grandchildren, Nataleigh, Betty, Lucas, Walker, & Dean.
VISITATION
Visitation will be on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA.
INTERMENT
Following visitation, private burial and Catholic blessing will be held at 2:00 pm in the Garden of the Holy Family.