Jay Ward
Dates
August 29, 1958 - May 11, 2024Obituary
Jay Ward, 65, of Mitchell, SD, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, May 16, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Alexandria.
Jay Charles Ward was born August 29, 1958, to Alvin and Helen (Kayser) Ward in Mitchell, SD. Jay graduated from South Dakota School for the Deaf in 1978.
Jay was united in marriage to Collette Archambeau on June 17, 1995 in Sioux Falls, SD.
Jay was employed with Coca Cola in Aberdeen, Dakota Pork, and most recently at Krohmer Plumbing in Mitchell until his retirement.
Jay is survived by his sons, Kane and Chase; four very special granddaughters who meant the world to him, Makalla, Kadalyn, Leia, and Ellie; and siblings, Jody Scheetz of Parkston, Darla Johnson, Dawn Hanson, and Kelly Ward all of Mitchell.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Collette; parents, Alvin and Helen; mother-in-law, Mae Archambeau; and numerous loved ones.
Service
Thursday, May 16, 2024
10:30 AM
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
Cemetery
St. Mary of Mercy Catholic CemeteryAlexandria, SD
Best Regard