James Lamar Ward

James Lamar “Jim” Ward, age 80 passed away in St. George, Utah on Sept. 7th 2016. He was born on May 20th, 1936 in Logan, Utah to Charles A. Ward and Virginia Pearce Ward. He married Valerie Meryle Wiley on December 18th, 1971 in the Manti, Utah Temple. As a child he lived in Utah, Montana, and Idaho. At age 12 his family moved to North Hollywood, CA. After High School he enlisted in the Army where he was trained as a electronic specialist. When he was discharged from the army, he served an LDS Mission in the Southern States. He received a BS from BYU and an MBA from USC. In 1981 he moved his family to St. George, UT where he was employed as the Controller at Dixie College until his retirement. In 2005 Jim and Valerie moved to Irvine, CA where they enjoyed living close to their children and grand children before moving back to St. George in 2015. Jim had a great love for the outdoors where he enjoyed hiking and camping. Some of his favorite places include Yosemite, the High Sierras, Mt. Timpanogas, and Zion National Park. He also had a passion for classical music and literature. Jim was an active member of the LDS church and served selflessly in many callings including several bishoprics and the High Counsel. He especially loved serving in the temple. He is survived by his wife Valerie Ward, children: Rosanne Ward Irvine, CA. Lisa Ward Huntington Beach, CA. David James Ward (Amy Miller) children: Lincoln, Quincy, Washington South Jordan, UT. Michael Lamar Ward (Phinphana Thavixay) children: Matthew, Andrew, James St. George, UT. Jeffrey Charles Ward (Shauna Pierce) children: Jimmy, Evelyn, Nicholas, Gunnar Pensacola, FL. Brother: Charles Allen Ward “Mike” Boulder City, NV. He is preceded in Death by his parents, two brothers Albert Edward “Al” Ward and Rex Shelton Ward and his baby sister Rosemary Ward. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17th 2016 at 1:00pm with a viewing from 11:30 am-12:30 pm at The East Stake Center (Across from the St. George Temple). Interment will take place at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home, St. George, UT. (435) 986-2085.

James Lamar Ward

May 20, 1936 - September 7, 2016