In Memory Of
Patricia Ann Searle Ward
1932
2022
Patricia Ann Searle Ward
March 24, 1932 — May 20, 2022
Patricia Ann Searle Ward, 90, of Casper, passed away Friday, 20 May, 2022 at Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions of Casper.
Patricia was born on March 24, 1932 in Cincinnati OH to the late Victor Searle and the late Anna Ruetepohler Searle. She graduated from Yokohama American high school in 1950 while her father was stationed overseas as part of U.S. occupation forces in Japan. She married William "Bill" Ward in 1952 while they were students at University of Okalahoma. He supported her continued education and degrees. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Southeastern. Louisiana. She earned Master's and Education Specialist degrees from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS . They had a daughter and son who knew their mom was always in school. They traveled various oil field towns until they settled in Russell KS from 1963-mid 1980s when Bill had his last transfer and retirement in Casper, WY.
Patricia was an accomplished Language Arts middle school teacher at Ruppenthal Middle School in Russell, KS and had published book on learning packets and simulation game. In Casper, she volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, English as Second Language tutoring at Casper College, VITA taxes for senior citizens among other activities. She and her husband Bill traveled and fished extensively in Mexico, British Columbia and visited New Zealand numerous times. She routinely caught the biggest fish of any family members. She proudly supported her children's adult projects and her grandchildren's activities-careers.
She is survived by two children: Kathryn (Jeri Kinser) Ward of Carbondale & Cobden, IL, William "Bill" Ward (Beth) of Denver NC. She is also survived by her beloved twin sister Barbara Henthorn, and favorite niece, Susan Henthorn Hurst. She's also survived by two grandchildren: William (Gwen) Ward and Rebecca (Vlad) Ward. And special son, John Cameron, special friends Linda Slone, Laura Burback, Cheryl VonRiesen, Louise Russell, and numerous church friends, neighbors & volunteers. She was an other mother to many in Casper and beyond in her listening and charitable activities including Highland Church. Up until her time of death, she was an avid reader and drove around Casper.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Victor Searle, Jr., her husband Bill (after nearly 60 years of marriage), and special daughter Misty Hayes Cameron. Her service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11am, Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions.
710 E. Second Casper WY
82601 307-234-0234
Family requests no flowers. Instead donate to these Casper organizations: VITA tax c/o Natrona County WY United Way, or Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions or Seton House.
To view the livestream of the service, please paste the following link in your browser: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1653276934185552
Patricia was born on March 24, 1932 in Cincinnati OH to the late Victor Searle and the late Anna Ruetepohler Searle. She graduated from Yokohama American high school in 1950 while her father was stationed overseas as part of U.S. occupation forces in Japan. She married William "Bill" Ward in 1952 while they were students at University of Okalahoma. He supported her continued education and degrees. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Southeastern. Louisiana. She earned Master's and Education Specialist degrees from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS . They had a daughter and son who knew their mom was always in school. They traveled various oil field towns until they settled in Russell KS from 1963-mid 1980s when Bill had his last transfer and retirement in Casper, WY.
Patricia was an accomplished Language Arts middle school teacher at Ruppenthal Middle School in Russell, KS and had published book on learning packets and simulation game. In Casper, she volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, English as Second Language tutoring at Casper College, VITA taxes for senior citizens among other activities. She and her husband Bill traveled and fished extensively in Mexico, British Columbia and visited New Zealand numerous times. She routinely caught the biggest fish of any family members. She proudly supported her children's adult projects and her grandchildren's activities-careers.
She is survived by two children: Kathryn (Jeri Kinser) Ward of Carbondale & Cobden, IL, William "Bill" Ward (Beth) of Denver NC. She is also survived by her beloved twin sister Barbara Henthorn, and favorite niece, Susan Henthorn Hurst. She's also survived by two grandchildren: William (Gwen) Ward and Rebecca (Vlad) Ward. And special son, John Cameron, special friends Linda Slone, Laura Burback, Cheryl VonRiesen, Louise Russell, and numerous church friends, neighbors & volunteers. She was an other mother to many in Casper and beyond in her listening and charitable activities including Highland Church. Up until her time of death, she was an avid reader and drove around Casper.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Victor Searle, Jr., her husband Bill (after nearly 60 years of marriage), and special daughter Misty Hayes Cameron. Her service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11am, Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions.
710 E. Second Casper WY
82601 307-234-0234
Family requests no flowers. Instead donate to these Casper organizations: VITA tax c/o Natrona County WY United Way, or Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions or Seton House.
To view the livestream of the service, please paste the following link in your browser: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1653276934185552
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