Obituary: Barbara Anne Ward
Obituary: Barbara Anne Ward Staff Writer Barbara Anne Ward of Minden, Nev., passed away peacefully October 25, 2009, at home surrounded by family. Barbara was born September 13, 1947, in Stillwater, Okla., to Mjr V. Isaac Gabbard and Glenna M. Wehl. A Celebration Memorial will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 28 at Hilltop Community Church, 3616 N. Sunridge Dr., Jacks Valley, Nev.After living in Riverside and Belmont Shores, Calif., she moved to the island of Oahu living on the north shore for six years. She returned to mainland California, moving to Laguna Beach. Following in her two sisters' tracks, Barbara moved to the Carson Valley 23 years ago.Barbara worked many years in the real estate field after finally retiring in 2005. She loved antiques, making chocolate chip cookies for her husband's lunches, her faith, and anything related to the American West.Barbara is survived by her devoted husband Greg Ward; daughter Madolyn Freeman (David) and their three children Siobhan, Samantha, an