In memory of

John "Steamer" Lee Ward

Eugene, OR

May 25, 1951 - December 12, 2025

May 25, 1951 - Dec 12, 2025

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In memory of

John "Steamer" Lee Ward

Passed

December 12, 2025
Born

May 25, 1951
Resided

Eugene, OR

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Starts on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1 p.m.
Eugene Yacht Club 26126 Bangs Road, Junction City, OR 97448

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Starts on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Rest-Haven Memorial Park and Funeral Home 3900 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405, USA

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John Lee Ward died on December 12th, 2025, after a courageous fight against complications arising from prostate cancer. On his way out of this world he bravely shared his heart and soul, embracing his vulnerability and profusely expressing gratitude to his friends, family, and caretakers. He was 74.

John was born in Los Angeles, California on May 25, 1951. As a young boy he idolized Dodger hall-of-famers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale. Working at …

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