Arlo Ward
1922 ~ 2009
Arlo Ward, age 86, passed away February 24, 2009 in West Valley City, Utah. Arlo was born May 4, 1922 to Wilford Ward and Ethel Jacobs. He was the last surviving member of his family, one of 14 children. He was raised in Newdale and Rexburg, Idaho. He was married on February 7, 1942 to the love of his life, Emma Emelia Muir. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on March 6, 1956. He and Emelia have been together for 67 years. They moved to Granger in 1963. Arlo served in Europe during World War II as a half track driver in the 12th Armored Division, known as the "Mystery Division", and as the Hellcats, in the 17 Armored Battalion Infantry Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped liberate Dechau Concentration Camp. He was active in the L.D.S. Church serving for many years with the youth. He was a scout leader, sports coach, and teacher; he loved the youth and taught them to love scouting and become strong young men. Arlo served an L.D.S. Service Mission with his wife, Emelia in 2003 at the Utah State Prison. Arlo was a general contractor, building homes all over the Salt Lake Valley. He loved the outdoors and taught his children and grandchildren that same love. He took his family on many camping, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling trips. Arlo is survived by his wife, Emelia; their four children, A. Jay (Judie) Ward, Leesa (Barry) Harvey, Bradley (DeAnne) Ward and Kyle (Phyllis) Ward; 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the L.D.S. Ward Chapel, 3150 West Whitehall Drive (3985 South). The family will receive friends at a viewing Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday at the Church. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
My name is Theresa Cook, I am one of Arlo Ward's nieces. I wanted to thank the West Valley 4th Ward, and especially the Relief Society, for the love, care and support you have shown to Uncle Arlo and Aunt Emeila, and to their family. Thank you for the wonderful meal and for hosting all of us at your beautiful chapel.
ReplyDeleteFrom the comments of your Bishop, I can tell that many of you have gotten to know Arlos and Emeila and have been enriched by their goodness.
As children we spent many hours with them. Their home was always filled with love and adventure. Camping, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling and huckleberrying were always the best when Uncle Arlo was there. He was more than an uncle, he was a father figure. We love you Uncle Arlo, and hope you are enjoying your next adventure.