Obituaries
Clarence ” Larry” Ward
September 29, 1935 - November 11, 2018
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VISITATION
November 18, 2018 | 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday - Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street St. Charles
- November 18, 2018 | 4:00 P.M. Sunday
- Yurs Funeral Home
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Burial Location
Private
Clarence (Larry) A Ward, Jr, 83, of West Dundee, passed away on November 11th following a brief battle with cancer.
Larry was born in New York, to Clarence A. Ward Sr. and Willette Bunnell. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1957. He was a graduate of Simpson College in 1963. He was a salesman for Bethlehem Steel for 20 years before opening a Karmelkorn franchise in St. Charles and then became known as the “popcorn man”. He was an active member of the Exchange Club and the Freemasons.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Rae, two sons, Tim (Shelly) and Trevor (Carrie), three grandchildren, Kyle, Tanner, and Julianne, a sister, Joanne, a nephew, Tripper, and two nieces, Anne and Wendy.
Larry is preceded in death by his sister, Janice.
His engaging personality, sense of humor, and smile will always be remembered.
Visitation will be on November 18th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles.
Memorials may be given, in lieu of flowers, to the National Exchange Club Foundation. https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/foundation-2/
Checks (payable to NEC Foundation) may be sent to:
The National Exchange Club Foundation
3050 Central Ave.
Toledo, OH 43606-1700
Phone: 419.535.3232
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Harriet Gleason from Austin, TX
"Wishing you peace in his passing and joy in your remembrances."
Norm Ruest from Boca Raton, FL
"My deepest sympathies to the family. Losing a loved one is difficult. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers."
Subbu from Chennai, India, AK
"Hearty condolences, may god be with you and give you enough strength to overcome grief and help you sail through these tougher times"
Tanya Smith from Chicago, IL
"My deepest Condolence to the Ward Family in this difficult time. I will keep your family in my prayers."
Bill Gannet from West Dundee, IL
"My deepest condolences to the Ward family. Larry was a great guy and was a fun person to be around. His stories about his family, his work and most importantly popcorn will be missed. May he rest in peace."
Janet Asdel from Elgin, IL
"Rae and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Larry rest in peace."