Mary Evelyn Ward of Aberdeen, Washington, passed away at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on March 19, 2025. She was 84 years old.

Mary was born on Jan. 3, 1941 in Aberdeen to parents Maurice Rice and Elna (Stanley) Rice. She married Gerald Dean Ward on April 5, 1957 in Aberdeen and together they had four children: Philip, Steven, Rowena, and Cheryl.

Mary worked as an Avon representative for over seven years. She also enjoyed many hobbies including hunting (she shot many of her own deer and grouse!), fishing, gardening, quilting, bowling, and cake decorating.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Ward; son, Philip Ward; daughter, Rowena Ward-Leeson, all of Aberdeen; as well as six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Elna Rice; son, Steven Ward; daughter, Cheryl Anne Ward; and brother, Lloyd Rice.

Services were held at Harrison Family Mortuary, on March 28 at 11 a.m. She was interred the same day at Fern Hill Cemetery next to her daughter Cheryl.