Cleatus "Dink" Ward

Cleatus L.“Dink” Ward, 86 of Hermiston died on Sunday April 26, 2015 at his home in Hermiston. He was born on Sept. 16, 1928 in Bernie, Missouri to parents, Dale & Mamie Ward.  Dink grew-up in Missouri when he was 13 moved to Michigan to manage 2 restaurants. He later traveled to California met his wife Helen there. Dink continued his education going to night school to become a Electrical Maintenance Supervisor for Kaiser Aluminum & brick Plant in Moss Landing, CA. He returned to Hermiston, OR in 1981 after a few years off he went back to work at SK Farms in Boardman. He loved working in his garden and sharing the vegetables with family & friends. He was a member of the Church of Christ & was a Mason. He loved to fish but his greatest enjoyment was his grand kids & great grand kids. He made many wooden toys and bowls in his woodshop.
Cleatus & Helen were married  on Sept. 7, 1948.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Thula Taylor; 4 brothers, Kile, Si, Peter, & Darrel Ward.
Dink is survived by his wife, Helen; son, Michael (Linda) Ward; daughter, Sharon (Dennis) Mock; 4 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren, & numerous nieces & nephews. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday April 29, 2015 at Burns Mortuary from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Private family burial of cremains will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vange John Memorial Hospice 645 W. Orchard Ave. Hermiston, OR 97838.
Please sign the guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
 Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

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