Skidmore, MO

Wesley Carl Ward, 58, Skidmore, Missouri died Sunday May 8, 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He was born March 8, 1953 at Maryville, Missouri, the son of the late Carl Wilson and Helen Marie (Godsey) Ward. 

Wesley was united in marriage to Sheila Denise Johnson, September 13, 1979 in Maryville. 

He was a graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School, a member of the Burr Oak United Methodist Church, Skidmore, where he also served on the Burr Oak Cemetery Board.  Wesley was a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wilson Ward.

Survivors include his wife Sheila of the home, Skidmore, three sons Patrick and Terry VanGundy, both of Maryville, and Jeffery VanGundy, Maitland, Missouri, one sister Gail (Lonnie) Morris, St. Joseph, five grandchildren, Shelbi, Julia, Halea, Jordan, and Kadyn VanGundy, niece Angie Lightner, and nephew Tim Ward McPherson.

Visitation will be from 10-10:30 AM Tuesday, May 10, 2011 followed by funeral services at 10:30 AM at the Burr Oak United Methodist Church, Skidmore, MO.  Burial will be in the Burr Oak Church Cemetery. 

Memorials:  Burr Oak United Methodist Church or the New Nodaway Humane Society