David Frank Ward
David Frank Ward, 80, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on August 4, 2018. Mr. Ward was born in Dallas, Texas on January 1, 1938. His family moved to St. Louis, Missouri when he was two years old. He attended elementary and high school in Afton, Missouri. He was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis. David and his wife Judith Ann (Katt) moved to Phoenix in 1965 and he earned his MBA from Arizona State University in 1968. Mr. Ward's business career began with Price Waterhouse in St. Louis where he was a CPA. He spent 1½ years in active duty as a Finance Officer with the US Army stationed at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. He worked for 8 years for the Del E. Webb Corporation in Phoenix, 7 years for Pasco Gear & Machine in Phoenix, and 13 years for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona where he retired in 1997 as Vice President of Finance. David was very active with the John C. Lincoln Heath Network. He served on the Board of Directors for the JCL Health Network, the JCL Health Foundation, and the JCL Desert Mission - 3 years as Chairman. Mr. Ward and his wife were also members ...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
the JCL Health Foundation Guild for 10 years. David loved flying, golf, and the time he spent with his family. He and Judy enjoyed traveling and were active members in multiple antique car clubs. Their daughter, Donna Christine Ward Erwin, her husband Robert Joseph Erwin, and Mr. Ward's two grandchildren, Elizabeth Kathryn, and Joseph David provided much love and joy. They all cherished their many times together in Phoenix and at their summer home in Pine, Arizona. David, an only child, was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Frank Ward (1954), and his mother Kathryn Clara Hogan Ward (1994). Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 10 with funeral service at 7:00 pm at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale. Flowers are welcomed, or donations may be made to Desert Mission Adult Day Health Care - HonorHealth Foundation 8125 N Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85282.
