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Fred Lee Ward, 86

January 07, 2023

Fred Lee Ward, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

He was the husband of Nancy Arboleda Ward, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Herman C. and Ruth Holdeman Ward.

Fred had worked as a Budget Manager for Rocketdyne, Litton Industries, and ITT Gilfillan Corporation, retiring in 1993.

In his youth, he enjoyed playing basketball, jogging, and running track. He donated 64 pints of blood over his lifetime, something of which he was very proud. His hobbies included fixing and landscaping his home, taking care of his cars, and taking long rides where he would discover new back roads in Lancaster County. He enjoyed watching TV and reading, walking, and talking with people. He enjoyed being a good neighbor and, with that, volunteering in the City of Lancaster on the Planning Commission and Traffic and Zoning Committees.

In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by his children: Randall Ward, married to Cheryl Ward, of CO; Bryan Ward, married to Karen Ward, of DE; Carolyn Miller, married to Jeffrey Miller, of Strasburg, PA; Christopher James Ward of CA; Amanda Diaz, married to Gerardo Diaz, of Lancaster, PA; and Emily Ward of Lancaster, PA; his 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, his sister, Ida Fay Riddle of TX, and many relatives in the United States and Ecuador. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne and Paul Ward, and his brother-in-law, HM “Red” Riddle.

Friends will be received by Fred’s family on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA from 1-2PM, with a Memorial Service to follow at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Fred’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

The service will be livestreamed; please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com and click on Mr. Ward’s obituary at 1:55PM to view the service.

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Condolences to the Family

January 16, 2023

Dear Nancy,
I’m so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you, Emily, Amanda, and Fly. May our Lord give you the peace, conformity, and strength in this hour of pain.
  Edison Manosalvas

January 16, 2023

Dearest Nancy,
My heartfelt condolence to you, Emily, Amanda and Gerardo.  Our Lord in His gracious love for you and your family will sustain you all at this difficult time. 
Graham and I along with Eddie watched the beautiful memorial for Fred.  Your words along with Emilys were
very touching.  You were a bright sunshine to Fred as you devoted your life to him, and are a great example of a loving wife.  May our Lord richly bless you with warm and beautiful memories of your beloved husband.
Carinosamente, Graham and Gina
 

January 15, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Ward family.
God bless you at this difficult time. love always.  Yekani Family 

January 15, 2023

Nanchico querida, que Dios les de la fortaleza a ti, Amandita y Emy, para sobrellevar estos duros momentos, Qué Descance en paz Fredd y les acompaño en su dolor. Un abrazo muy grande Fanny Yolanda 

January 15, 2023

Mis querida prima Nanchico, Amandita, Emily y familia.  Gracias por hacernos partícipes de esta hermosa celebración de la vida de Fred. Fue tan lindo y lleno de vivencias el gran legado qué Fred dejó.  Tú fuiste su eje y qué alegría recibir su mensaje, diciendo qué fue muy feliz junto a ti.  Fred continuará viviendo en cada recuerdo y siempre se quedó en nuestro corazón.  Un gran cálido abrazo, qué les conforte en estos momentos.
Elizabeth y Tim Matheson

January 15, 2023

Querida Prima Nachico, un brazo muy grande para ti en este momento triste de la vida pero seguramente, de mucho orgullo por haber tenido a un hombre como Fred como compañero de vida. Fuerte abrazo para ti y las guaguas y reciban mis mas sentidas condolencias,
Con mucho Cariño, Jorge Alfredo Aguirre

January 15, 2023

Querida Nancy, Amanda y Emily, nuestro mas sincero abrazo y sentidas condolencias por la pérdida de Fred, Dios lo tenga gozando de la paz y de la Luz Eterna, recibiendo todos los frutos por haber sido una persona muy querida por todos, y que él desde la distancia siga acompañado a su querida familia. Familia Aguirre Soto

January 15, 2023

ñañita querida, Amandita y Emilita ,no hay palabras para expresar el dolor que se siente por la perdida de Fred, lo siento tanto que Diosito les de mucha Paz las quiero mucho ….mucho reciban un fuerte abrazo a la distancia 
Sonia 

January 15, 2023

We are so very sorry for your loss Tia Nancy. We will pray for him and the healing of you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and comfort your hearts. -With Love, Fernando and Andrea Arboleda

January 15, 2023

Mis más sentido pésame para mi querida ñaña Nancy y mis adorables sobrinas Amandita y Emily, que Dios les brinde fortaleza para sobrellevar estos difíciles momentos un abrazo solidario de familia Erazo Abad  Pablo Erazo

January 14, 2023

Dear Nancy, we are sorry to hear of your husband passing. Our condolences to you and your family. May many memories of good times carry you during this difficult time. Peace be with you. Betsy & Chris Hasircoglu 

January 13, 2023

So sad to hear about Fred. I have missed getting the yearly letters with news of your family activities and pictures. I so enjoyed them.  Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Nancy (Simpson) Litton

January 12, 2023

As Senior Planner for the City of Lancaster I enjoyed working with Fred on issues that came before the Planning Commission. Fred had insightful questions and comments always with the betterment of the city in mind. I recall one Christmas at your house where we met his family. On Fred’s trips to South America he continued to think about and appreciate the work of the planning staff. He gave me a framed butterfly and a wooden carved horse which I still display today in my home. Craig Lenhard

January 11, 2023

Les abrazo con el corazón , Nancho, Amanda ,y Emily❤
Con cariño, 
Lorraine Arboleda Carvajal
 

January 11, 2023

So sorry to hear about uncle fred i will miss him had many good conversations and a debate or two with him a good man will miss the times for sure  Jeff Riddle sr

January 10, 2023

My sincere condolences to someone very special to me. thank you very much Fred for all your love given to me during my school years as well as the love given as a nephew . Love you Allways Diego . 1991

January 10, 2023

My condolences to the family. Arlene Arboleda

January 10, 2023

Querida Nancy, Amandi y Emily
Siento mucho por estos duros momentos que están pasando, no hay palabras para aliviar el dolor de perder a un ser querido, les mando un fuerte abrazo a la distancia con mi corazón y que Dios le de la fortaleza para seguir en estos momentos.
Fred, descansa en paz 
Un abrazo 
Ana Anda 

January 10, 2023

Mis condolencias para usted Nancy, hijas e familia Que Dios me Les de Mucha Fortaleza en estos Momentos tan dificiles. Estaran en nuestros oraciones siempre un fuerte Abrazo.

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Willow Street, PA
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