Elsie Ward

Elsie Ward, 83, of Port Clinton, OH, passed away, Monday, September 26, 2016 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center. Elsie was born on July 31, 1933 in Port Clinton, OH, the daughter of Verrie and Doris (Elliott) Bovia. On December 29, 1951 in Port Clinton, OH, she married Richard J. Ward Sr. and he survives. Elsie was a homemaker. She was a member of the Oak Harbor Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Elsie volunteered at the Ottawa County Historical Museum. She was an excellent seamstress and was known for making Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls for many of the area children. Elsie will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory are: Loving Husband of 64 years: Richard J. Ward Sr.; Daughter: Wanda (Tom) Shirkey; Son: Rick (Vickie) Ward; Grandchildren: Craig (Erin) Ward, Ricky Ward, Erin (Andy) Gray and Brendan (Kelly) Shirkey; 8 Great-Grandchildren. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents and 4 sisters. Visitation will be 10-11am, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Clinton, OH, followed by the funeral service conducted by Elder Jeremiah Jaber at 11:00am. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton, OH. Memorial donations in memory of Elsie may be given to the Oak Harbor Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 7701 W. St. Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449.