James Walter Ward Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Walter Ward of Lafayette, Indiana, who passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As James Walter departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Walter may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Walter leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Ward and Angie Ward (Rogacki). He is survived by: his wife Maureen Ward (Schmidt); his brother Jack Ward (Zena); his sister-in-law Karen Schmidt (Dave Celano); and his pet Meli.
