David G. Ward

David Gregory Ward, 78, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield.

Visitation for family and friends will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Ross Epping officiating. Private burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield. Memorials may be made to EveryStep Hospice.

Dave was born January 26, 1947, the son of Jack, Sr. and Mary (Holden) Ward. Dave served his country in the United States Army from 1968 – 1971 during the Vietnam War.

Throughout his life, Dave owned and operated the A & W Restaurant in Fairfield, worked at Jefferson Motors and Danielson Motors in the parts department, Parkview Care Center in maintenance, and the Co-Ed Theatre.

Dave enjoyed spending time outdoors and at his 2nd home near Kilbourn. He collected model cars, enjoyed cooking, and telling stories. Dave was a history buff, and the family care taker.

Those left to honor his memory include his sisters, Rosemary Hammes and Luanne Brown, both of Richland; sister-in-law, Judith Ward of Fairfield; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Reed, A.J. Hammes, Renee Grimm, Cristen Lykken, McKensey Bainbridge, Tyler Brown, and Bud Ward, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Barry, Richard, and Jack, Jr.; nieces, Lisa Summerlin and Kay Ward; brothers-in-law, John Hammes and Doug Brown; and great-nephew, Asher Grimm.