Harry N. Ward Jr., 77, passed away at his home Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, after a long illness. Service: 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth. The Rev. Karl Travis will officiate. Private family committal. Memorials: If desired, memorials in Harry's honor may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Prostate Cancer Research, Dr. Logothetis, Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486 www.mdanderson.org/gifts); or Jewel Charity Benefitting Cook Children's Medical Center, Box 472149, Fort Worth, Texas 76147-1416.
Harry N. Ward Jr. was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Fort Worth to Jennie Lee and Harry N. Ward Sr. Fort Worth was to become his lifelong home.
After graduating from Paschal High School in 1951, he continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin and UT Law School, graduating in 1957. While still at the university, Harry met Marian Murphy. The two married in San Antonio on June 1, 1956, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. After graduation, the couple returned to Fort Worth, where Harry began his practice of law at the Fort Worth district attorney's office on Sept. 16, 1957, coincidentally the same day his daughter, Mimi, was born. Later, he joined his father's law firm, soon becoming active in civic affairs, including board memberships at North Fort Worth Rotary Club (later becoming president), Cancer Care Services, the Presbyterian Night Shelter and, at the time of his death, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. He was also a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, The Steeplechase Club, River Crest Country Club and the Jewel Charity, which benefits Cook Children's Medical Center.
Harry also served as an elder of First Presbyterian Church, where his family has worshiped for five generations, beginning in 1896. While in high school, one of his summer jobs was helping lay the cornerstone of the then-new church on Penn Street. For many years, he practiced law with his friend and neighbor, Tarrant County juvenile judge, the Honorable Scott D. Moore. During that period, he represented many Tarrant County children and teenagers who were in need of counseling after having been placed in state care.
He was a man of many interests, especially reading, ranching, travel and UT sports. He will be remembered fondly for his love of family, dry sense of humor, dedication to his church, the practice of law and his dogs. Friends in both Fort Worth and Taos, N.M., will miss seeing Harry walk his favorite four-legged companion, Corie. He was respected and trusted by all who knew him, and he will be missed but loved and remembered forever. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. Robin L. Ward.
Survivors: His wife of 54 years, Marian Ward; children, Mimi Benoist and husband, John, Laura Gruber and husband, Richard, and Harry N. Ward III and wife, Kirsten; grandchildren, Frances and Logan Benoist, Jennie Lee and Cecilia Gruber, and Britta and Oscar Ward; and sisters-in-law, Suzanne Ward, her children and grandchildren, and Helen Meserve and her husband, Hamilton, and their children and grandchildren.
Published in Star-Telegram from February 18 to February 20, 2011
Harry N. Ward Jr. was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Fort Worth to Jennie Lee and Harry N. Ward Sr. Fort Worth was to become his lifelong home.
After graduating from Paschal High School in 1951, he continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin and UT Law School, graduating in 1957. While still at the university, Harry met Marian Murphy. The two married in San Antonio on June 1, 1956, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. After graduation, the couple returned to Fort Worth, where Harry began his practice of law at the Fort Worth district attorney's office on Sept. 16, 1957, coincidentally the same day his daughter, Mimi, was born. Later, he joined his father's law firm, soon becoming active in civic affairs, including board memberships at North Fort Worth Rotary Club (later becoming president), Cancer Care Services, the Presbyterian Night Shelter and, at the time of his death, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. He was also a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, The Steeplechase Club, River Crest Country Club and the Jewel Charity, which benefits Cook Children's Medical Center.
Harry also served as an elder of First Presbyterian Church, where his family has worshiped for five generations, beginning in 1896. While in high school, one of his summer jobs was helping lay the cornerstone of the then-new church on Penn Street. For many years, he practiced law with his friend and neighbor, Tarrant County juvenile judge, the Honorable Scott D. Moore. During that period, he represented many Tarrant County children and teenagers who were in need of counseling after having been placed in state care.
He was a man of many interests, especially reading, ranching, travel and UT sports. He will be remembered fondly for his love of family, dry sense of humor, dedication to his church, the practice of law and his dogs. Friends in both Fort Worth and Taos, N.M., will miss seeing Harry walk his favorite four-legged companion, Corie. He was respected and trusted by all who knew him, and he will be missed but loved and remembered forever. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. Robin L. Ward.
Survivors: His wife of 54 years, Marian Ward; children, Mimi Benoist and husband, John, Laura Gruber and husband, Richard, and Harry N. Ward III and wife, Kirsten; grandchildren, Frances and Logan Benoist, Jennie Lee and Cecilia Gruber, and Britta and Oscar Ward; and sisters-in-law, Suzanne Ward, her children and grandchildren, and Helen Meserve and her husband, Hamilton, and their children and grandchildren.
Published in Star-Telegram from February 18 to February 20, 2011
Harry N. Ward Jr., 77, passed away at his home Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, after a long illness. Service: 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth. The Rev. Karl Travis will officiate. Private family committal. Memorials: If desired, memorials in Harry's honor may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Prostate Cancer Research, Dr. Logothetis, Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486 www.mdanderson.org/gifts); or Jewel Charity Benefitting Cook Children's Medical Center, Box 472149, Fort Worth, Texas 76147-1416.
Harry N. Ward Jr. was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Fort Worth to Jennie Lee and Harry N. Ward Sr. Fort Worth was to become his lifelong home.
After graduating from Paschal High School in 1951, he continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin and UT Law School, graduating in 1957. While still at the university, Harry met Marian Murphy. The two married in San Antonio on June 1, 1956, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. After graduation, the couple returned to Fort Worth, where Harry began his practice of law at the Fort Worth district attorney's office on Sept. 16, 1957, coincidentally the same day his daughter, Mimi, was born. Later, he joined his father's law firm, soon becoming active in civic affairs, including board memberships at North Fort Worth Rotary Club (later becoming president), Cancer Care Services, the Presbyterian Night Shelter and, at the time of his death, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. He was also a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, The Steeplechase Club, River Crest Country Club and the Jewel Charity, which benefits Cook Children's Medical Center.
Harry also served as an elder of First Presbyterian Church, where his family has worshiped for five generations, beginning in 1896. While in high school, one of his summer jobs was helping lay the cornerstone of the then-new church on Penn Street. For many years, he practiced law with his friend and neighbor, Tarrant County juvenile judge, the Honorable Scott D. Moore. During that period, he represented many Tarrant County children and teenagers who were in need of counseling after having been placed in state care.
He was a man of many interests, especially reading, ranching, travel and UT sports. He will be remembered fondly for his love of family, dry sense of humor, dedication to his church, the practice of law and his dogs. Friends in both Fort Worth and Taos, N.M., will miss seeing Harry walk his favorite four-legged companion, Corie. He was respected and trusted by all who knew him, and he will be missed but loved and remembered forever. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. Robin L. Ward.
Survivors: His wife of 54 years, Marian Ward; children, Mimi Benoist and husband, John, Laura Gruber and husband, Richard, and Harry N. Ward III and wife, Kirsten; grandchildren, Frances and Logan Benoist, Jennie Lee and Cecilia Gruber, and Britta and Oscar Ward; and sisters-in-law, Suzanne Ward, her children and grandchildren, and Helen Meserve and her husband, Hamilton, and their children and grandchildren.
Published in Star-Telegram from February 18 to February 20, 2011
Harry N. Ward Jr. was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Fort Worth to Jennie Lee and Harry N. Ward Sr. Fort Worth was to become his lifelong home.
After graduating from Paschal High School in 1951, he continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin and UT Law School, graduating in 1957. While still at the university, Harry met Marian Murphy. The two married in San Antonio on June 1, 1956, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. After graduation, the couple returned to Fort Worth, where Harry began his practice of law at the Fort Worth district attorney's office on Sept. 16, 1957, coincidentally the same day his daughter, Mimi, was born. Later, he joined his father's law firm, soon becoming active in civic affairs, including board memberships at North Fort Worth Rotary Club (later becoming president), Cancer Care Services, the Presbyterian Night Shelter and, at the time of his death, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. He was also a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, The Steeplechase Club, River Crest Country Club and the Jewel Charity, which benefits Cook Children's Medical Center.
Harry also served as an elder of First Presbyterian Church, where his family has worshiped for five generations, beginning in 1896. While in high school, one of his summer jobs was helping lay the cornerstone of the then-new church on Penn Street. For many years, he practiced law with his friend and neighbor, Tarrant County juvenile judge, the Honorable Scott D. Moore. During that period, he represented many Tarrant County children and teenagers who were in need of counseling after having been placed in state care.
He was a man of many interests, especially reading, ranching, travel and UT sports. He will be remembered fondly for his love of family, dry sense of humor, dedication to his church, the practice of law and his dogs. Friends in both Fort Worth and Taos, N.M., will miss seeing Harry walk his favorite four-legged companion, Corie. He was respected and trusted by all who knew him, and he will be missed but loved and remembered forever. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. Robin L. Ward.
Survivors: His wife of 54 years, Marian Ward; children, Mimi Benoist and husband, John, Laura Gruber and husband, Richard, and Harry N. Ward III and wife, Kirsten; grandchildren, Frances and Logan Benoist, Jennie Lee and Cecilia Gruber, and Britta and Oscar Ward; and sisters-in-law, Suzanne Ward, her children and grandchildren, and Helen Meserve and her husband, Hamilton, and their children and grandchildren.
Published in Star-Telegram from February 18 to February 20, 2011
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