Lawrence A. Ward

April 25, 1924 - June 5, 2001

Graduated from Blackfoot (Idaho) High School in 1942, and had 1/2 year of aviation mechanics in Pocatello, Idaho, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps in December 1942. He served until April 15, 1945. After flying 6 missions out of Italy in B-17 Bombers as Co-Pilot and Pilot, he spent 2-1/2 months as a Prisoner of War of Germany. Retained reserve Air Force status until September 6, 1963 and retired as a Major.

Married Helen Hoskins on July 8, 1945. Began training in the jewelry business in 1946, getting a Registered Chronograph Watch Technician certificate. Opened Ward's Jewelry in Idaho Falls, Idaho in 1950 and in 1955 moved the business to Fallbrook. Was active in Ward's Jewelers with his wife and sons until June 2000, when George moved the business to Bonsall.

Took additional courses from the Gemological Institute of America attaining the following certificates: Registered Jeweler, Diamond Grading And Evaluation Certificate, and Graduate Gemologist. For many years was a member of the American Gem Society and had certificates as a Certified Gemologist and one of the first private gem laboratories certified by the AGS.

In earlier years he was an active member of: The Lions Club, The Interclub Council (president), the Fallbrook Merchants Association (vice-president and president), the ACTIVE  committee (chairman), the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce (on the board twice and once as treasurer), Fallbrook Toastmasters and The Exchange Club.

For those of you who know the family and would like to contact my mother, please contact me with your name and address and I will talk with her, then advise you as to how you may contact her.

George

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