WARD — Kenneth N., 81; born Dec. 25, 1938, Pasadena, California; died Sept. 26, 2020, Springfield, Oregon. Surviving: son, Michele Ward, Tualatin, Oregon; daughters, Nichole (Ward) Bryon, College Place, Washington; Stephanie (Ward) Rushton, Springfield; brother, Richard Ward, Leaburg, Oregon; and 5 grandchildren.