Gregory Ward
May 16, 1945 - April 27, 2024
Following an arduous battle with Parkinson's and Dementia, Gregory J. Ward of Spokane, WA passed into the arms of God on April 27, 2024, just shy of his 79th birthday.
Born Gregory John Ward in Olean, NY on May 16th, 1945 to John Edward Ward and Margaret Jean Lucas. He had a brother, Ronald Ward, who was 5 years his senior. His father worked for Mobil Oil, and his family relocated from Olean to Ferndale, WA when Mobil opened a new refinery nearby in 1952. Being scientifically minded, Greg earned a Bachelor of Science degree from what is now Western Washington University, and went on to do graduate studies at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO.
Having an affinity for cars and a strong mechanical inclination, Greg was a knowledgeable mechanic, and was known to spend time at drag strips in his early adult years. Later in life, he developed a fascination with Mini Coopers, and was a founding member of the Inland Northwest Mini Club. He also enjoyed volunteering and driving his Mini Cooper during Spokane area Autocross events. Greg also had a longtime love of photography, beginning when he was in elementary school. Anyone who knew him has likely seen some of the photos he took the most
+ Read More
Add a memory
