The world became brighter on May 23, 1937, the day Terry Joe Ward was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Harold and Arlene (Schnetzler) Ward. Terry was one of eleven children. Terry passed quietly on April 6, 2024 after a long and happy life.

Terry moved to Stockbridge, Michigan in 1952, where he met the love of his life of 67 years, Phyllis Wilde Ward. Terry was very involved in the Stockbridge community, where they raised their four children. Terry retired after a long career with Michigan Bell Telephone. He and Phyllis loved to travel and spent many winters in Arizona. He was an outstanding athlete and an avid sports fan (Go Blue). Everyone who knew Terry, knew he had quite the sense of humor, and he was extremely competitive. His competitive spirit flourished as he enjoyed golf and all outdoor sports and activities. He especially loved playing cards and board games with family and friends.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis, sisters, Joan Bumpus and Mary Curtis, his children, Doug (Barbel), Daniel (Robin), Lisa Seiferth (Kurt), and Terry (Sherry); ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Terry will be remembered for his loving, kind, and compassionate nature, and his complete love and devotion to his family. Terry was the best husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he will be missed by his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post 510, 830 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI.

Expression of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital