Samuel Edward Ward

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Obituary- Ward, Samuel

S.E. WARD PASSES AWAY AT GREEN RIVER, WYOMING

Samuel Edward Ward, 79, well-known and highly respected citizen of Green River, Wyoming, passed away suddenly at his home there early Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Mr. Ward and his family had lived in Green River since 1926, when he transferred from Evanston, to become a ticket clerk for the railroad there. When he retired from the railroad seven years ago, he was the senior ticket clerk, with a fine reputation for service to the traveling public.

Samuel Ward was born March 8, 1876, at Rossville, the son of Fred and Mary Ward. He grew to manhood in this community and he and his wife spent the early part of their married life here. Mr. Ward was the last of six children.

During World War I, he entered the service of the Union Pacific railroad, joining the signal department at Evanston. He was also employed by the stores department there before becoming a member of the clerical forces about 1922. In June, 1926, he bid in a Green River job and the family made its home thee from that time on.

Service his fellowmen he was for many years active as a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge of the A.F.&A.M and of Mystic chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. He also served as district manager for the Security Benefit Association. Considering his advanced age, he was in good health until the time of his death, and the evening before had been active around his home.

On Dc. 22, 1901, he was united in marriage to Nora Heslet at Rossville, and of this union, he is survived by Mrs. Ward; three daughters, Mrs. William (Orlena) Riedl of Laramie, Mrs. Claude (Veta) Twitchell of Green River, and Mrs. Edward (Mary) Lenhart of Rawlins. Also surviving are three grandsons, Gary and Richard Riedl of Laramie and Terry Twitchell of Green River.