We Remember
WARD, Bruce Lorne
April 9, 1942 — November 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce Lorne Ward, who passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 81 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Bruce is survived by his older brother Jack Ward, and little sister Ali (Aleta) Bidwell. Sadly, Bruce’s older brother Joe passed away just one month after him. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Janis “Jan” Ward, with whom he was blessed to share 39 wonderful years of marriage. He is also survived by his son Jeff, daughter Kari, son-in-law James, and granddaughter Lillian. Unfortunately, he passed away before the birth of his first grandson, Mateo. Bruce will be greatly missed by his family as well as his many friends, especially those at the Kelowna Euchre Club.
Bruce enjoyed playing cards and sipping a cold drink in a warm pool under the hot sun. He also had a passion for music: playing the trumpet, singing, and dancing. And, he enjoyed volunteering at Kelowna Hospice, gardening, and sharing his love of flowers.
Bruce and his late wife Jan travelled the world together: having toured Europe several times, cruised the Nile and the Amazon, climbed Machu Picchu, and explored the great pyramids of Egypt. He lived life to the fullest!
He especially loved spending time with his family and friends in Ontario in the summers and Arizona in the winters. Mexico also held a very special place in his heart and was where he spent his final days under the warm sunshine and salt breeze of Quintana Roo.
An informal gathering, to remember Bruce and his life, will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm (PDT), at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME: 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
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Service
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm (PDT)
Location
SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME: 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC