Alvin Ward

Al passed away peacefully at his home in Kaysville, UT on the morning of Saturday February 8, 2014, attended by his beloved wife Carrie.

He was born on April 7, 1940 in Pineville, Kentucky to his father John Henry Ward and his mother Edna Mae Wilson.

He was married to Carrie Ann Houskeeper on August 29, 1964 in Dragerton, Utah. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple.

To them were born Cathy Aleen Ward, Alan Carl Ward, Caren Annette Jones (Brian), and Alexander Craig Ward. Al and Carrie were blessed with five grandchildren: JD Ward, Nicholas Alexander Ward, Joshua Henry Ward, Kaiden William Ward, and Avery Maryann Jones and one great granddaughter: Avery Lee Ward.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Paul; three infant sisters, Imogene, Themagene, and Pauline; his father-in-law, William Kent Houskeeper; and his beloved dog Crystal. He is survived by his beloved wife, four children, five grandchildren, one great granddaughter, sisters: Evelyn, Ruby, and Diane, and brothers: Bill, Bob, and Lloyd.

Al served in the United States Air Force and completed two tours of duty in Viet Nam during the years 1959 to 1967. He continued his service in the Air Force Reserves until April 2000, at which time he retired from military service.

He was an avid gardener and would share much of what he harvested from his garden with friends and neighbors. He enjoyed taking trips with his wife and family to Hawaii. He loved to serve and help others wherever he could.

Those desiring to pay their respects may do so from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday February 11, 2014, at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 N. Main Street, Farmington, UT; and from 9:30 am to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Kays Ward Chapel, 925 S. Deseret Drive, Kaysville, UT.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Kays Ward Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Burial will be in the Kaysville City Cemetery.