Edith Ward

Edith Ward age 70 of Hastings, passed away Friday March 15, 2013 at her residence.

She was born in the Netherlands in 1942, the daughter of Aldert and Clara (DeBoer) Keizer.

Edith's family moved to Grand Rapids from the Netherlands when she was six years old. The family later moved to Hastings when Edith was age eleven. Edith accepted Jesus as her Savior and Lord at 15 years of age. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1962. Edith married Roderick Ward on June 6, 1964 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. She was a homemaker for most of her life. Edith was employed as a nurses aid at Thornapple Manor from 1963 to 1964.

Edith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings for 49 years. She taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and Beginners Junior Church. Edith was also a member of the ladies missionary group. She faithfully served Jesus and loved Him. Jesus was such a trusted savior through out her life.

Edith enjoyed flower gardening and spending time at their cottage on the lake. Edith especially enjoyed holiday get-togethers with all of her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aldert and Clara Keizer.

Edith is survived by her husband, Roderick Ward; sons: Kenneth and Denise Ward of Austin, Texas, Jeffrey and Trina Ward of Holland, Michigan, daughter, Cassandra and Kent Gee of Springhill, Florida, nine grandchildren: Emily, Natalie, Kristen and Katelyn Ward and Michell, Andrew, Rachael, Wendy and Heather Gee; brother and sister-in-law, Bert (Darlene) Keizer; nephews: Chris (Shannon) Keizer; Chad (Sarah) Keizer and Craig (Amy) Keizer; great nieces and nephews: Cole, Sakaylea, Christien and Logan Keizer and a new arrival due in April.

Edith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and faithful servant and will greatly be missed by all.

In Lieu of Flowers
Memorial Contributions:
1) Pennock Hospice
1230 W. State Street
Hastings, MI 49058

2) Hastings Baptist Church
309 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058

Visitation:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 6pm until 8pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, MI 49058

Funeral Service:
Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 am
Hastings First Baptist Church
309 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058
Pastors Dan Currie and Kevin Shorkey, officiating

Interment:
Rutland Township Cemetery