June 7, 2023

Daniel (Dan) Lee Ward
December 26, 1952 - May 25, 2023ere to edit.

Daniel (Dan) Lee Ward, 70, a Coast Guard Veteran and longtime resident of Deer Lodge and Elliston, passed away May 25, surrounded by family. Dan was well known by many in the area.
He was born Dec. 26, 1952, to Elayne (LaRouge) Ward and Ray Ward. He attended Elliston Public School in Elliston and Powell County High School in Deer Lodge.
Dan had many stories to share about shearing sheep, which he’d learned from his father and uncles, and taught his granddaughter Naudia and son Shawn.
He also had many stories to share about his childhood, such as feeding his family bunnies late at night. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, working outside, and just enjoying the scenery and feeding the wild birds.
Dan is preceded in death by his companion, Carmen Corrigan; sister, Maxine Skaggs; and parents, Ray and Elayne.
Dan is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Wirth; sons, Chad Wilson, Shawn Ward and Eric Campbell; his brothers, Bob Ward and Tom Ward; as well as his grandchildren; great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
At his request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., July 9, at the Corner Bar in Deer Lodge. If you have memories you’d like to share, please write them down and bring them on July 9 so they can be shared with his family.

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