Ruth Anna Ward, age 81, of Pullman, Michigan, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the South Haven Community Hospital, born October 6, 1928 in Pullman, Michigan, she was the daughter of William and Nettie (Bensinger) Sawyer. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Fletcher Ward May 25, 2007. Surviving are her children Robert Ward, Lois Ward, Frances Ward, all of Pullman, and Junior Ward of Ohio, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Lee Cemetery with Pastor Peter DeHann officiating. An online registry book is available at www.chappellfuneralhome.com