Barbara A. Ward Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara A. Ward of Bettendorf, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 2, 2025 at the age of 77. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara A. Ward to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward VanAlstine and Mary Fort; her former husband David; and her grandson Eli Ward. She is survived by: her pet Hallmark; her husband Dean McCrea of Bettendorf; her sons, David Ward (Diane) of LeClaire, Scott Ward (Angela) of Bettendorf, Chad Ward (Rachel) of Cambridge, England and Jason Ward (Lindsay) of Des Moines; her grandchildren, Seth Ward, Delaney Ward, Luke Ward, Sydney Ward, Everly Ward, Emma Kelly and Seth Kelly; and her siblings, Nancy Walsh (Pat), Randy VanAlstine (Lori) and Kevin Mann.
In honor of Barb's lifelong love of animals, memorials may be directed to King's Harvest Pet Rescue No-Kill Shelter in Davenport.
