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Personal note from Rick's Family

We'd like to extend our deepest gratitude for all of your support, love, and kindness during this difficult time. We'd love to hear your stories and see your photos with Rick. Please feel free to share and upload them in the Memories section.

-Rich and Jen Ward

Obituary

Colonel Richard D. Ward II, USAF

December 10, 1946 – December 5, 2024

Richard “Rick” Ward was born on December 10, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rick was the beloved son to Barbara "Bobbie" Antoinette Lappe and Thomas "Coley" Coleman Ward, Jr. 

Rick and his older brother Tom, older sister Barbara “DeeDee”, and younger sister Tina spent most of their childhood in Ligonier Pennsylvania. Rick attended Avon boarding school and enjoyed volunteering at a special needs …

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Southeast Christian Church

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Born

December 10th, 1946
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Passed away

December 5th, 2024
Loveland, Co

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Arlington National Cemetery

1 Memorial Ave, Fort Myer, VA 22211
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Richard "Rick" Ward II