Maxine B. “Pete” Ward, age 84, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon. She was born May 14, 1926 in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late Michael L. and Lucy Henry Brockleman. On June 9, 1950 she married James M. “Jim” Ward who preceded her in death on April 29, 2009. Surviving are two sons, Mike Ward and wife Heather of Montclair, VA and Pat Ward of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Savannah Ward of Hollywood, CA; one grandson, Joshua Ward of Buckhannon; and four sisters, Sarah Squires of Buckhannon, Lucille Rastle and Ruth Dale Davis of Weston, WV and Joan Loudin of Kent, OH. In addition to her parents, and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Brockleman and three sisters, Jean Rastle, Irene Milton, and Hazel Herron. Mrs. Ward worked for Upshur County Schools for over 20 years. She was a member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church of Buckhannon. She was a charter member of the Upshur County Emergency Squad, a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Moose Lodge, the Upshur County Farm Bureau, and she was on the board of directors for the Upshur County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. At earlier times, she was a Sunday School Teacher at Central United Methodist Church and a member of the Buckhannon Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid Bingo player, baker of bread and cinnamon rolls, and quilter. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. The family would like to recognize the girls on the 4th wing at Holbrook’s Nursing Facility, and thank them for the excellent care they provided during Pete’s illness. Friends will be received Monday, July 26, 2010 from 5-8 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Shreve officiating. Burial will follow in the Weston Masonic Cemetery in Weston. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
