Janice Ward

Full name: Janice Gayle WardbrbrResidence at time of death: Rio Rancho, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: August 24, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Her home in Rio Rancho, New MexicobrbrDate of birth: March 3, 1954 Age: 51brbrPlace of birth: Clovis, New Mexico to Henry Allen and Dorothy Marie Fisher Ward.brPreceded in death by: Her parents; 1 elder sister Mary Joanne Ward Campbell; 1 younger brother John William WardbrbrSurvived by: 2 Sisters Jeannie Marie Ward, and her guardiansister Jennifer Jenno Dirindia Ward; 1 Brother Joel Denton Ward all from the AlbuquerqueRio Rancho area; 2 Sisters-inIaw - Rose Mary Williams, and Lynna Hunter; many loving aunts and cousins; and countless friends and caregivers.brbrService information: Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the Steed-Todd Chapel.brbrBurial will be at: Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in ClovisbrbrMemorial Contributions: in lieu of flowers, contributions to the ARC of New Mexico, ARCA, Adelante Development Center, Families Plus, RCI, Goodwill, and especially to Dungarvin New Mexico, or a DD provider of your choice, will be graciously accepted by the family.brbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br575-763-5541brbrAdditional information: Janices light came into this world on a beautiful spring day. Herbrlife path would take many tragic turns and many joyous adventures. She was diagnosed with mental retardation at the age of six. Her loving parents, charter members of the Curry County Association of Retarded Children, were instrumental in the creation of the Developmental Disabilities Service System for the State of New Mexico, starting one of the first day habilitation programs in their garage and the first supported living programs in Clovis in the early 1960s. Janices light on this earth is reflected in the countless lives changed for people with developmental disabilities across the entire State of New Mexico today. Janice was a governing Board member of the Silver Bullet Civitan Club where she donated many hours helping people in need. The Salvation Armys Carolers at Christmas could not do without Janices strong voice and creative lyrics. People who entered Janices life loved her joyous laughter, her feisty nature, and her desire to make things better for everyone. She was attended until her death by her loving family who faithfully assure Janice comfort and great love as she journeyed to her home in the clouds.brbrAnyone wishing to pay final respects to Janice is welcome to visit at SteedTodd Funeral Home on Friday evening, August 26, 2005, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. A memorial service is also planned in Albuquerque.