Merlin Martell Ward Jr. Obituary (2016 - 2016)

Merlin Martell Ward Jr. born July 18, 1944 in Sacramento, CA to Merlin (preceded in death) and Helene Boyd Ward. Graduated from Norte Del Rio High School and Sacramento State University. Married Candy Larson April 20, 1968. Parents of 8 children, Michelle, Danielle Madsen, Chantelle (preceded in death), Matthew, Michael, Stephen, Donald & Janelle Hensley. Grandfather of 22 grandchildren. Survived by brothers Jim, Allen and Donald Ward, sisters Dianna Vieira and Margie DeMartini. Merlin died peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren on February 13thafter a 3-year battle of cancer. Funeral will be held on Friday Feb 19th at 3:00pm, viewing from 2:00-2:45 at LDS Chapel 3431 Hacienda Drive, Cameron Park, CA. Flowers or contributions can be sent to Green Valley Mortuary 3004 Alexandrite Drive, Rescue CA 95672