Ruth H. Ward

Ruth Ward (nee Druck) was born Nov. 21, 1921 and passed away Saturday, May 29, 2015, the daughter of Norman and Florence Druck of Trenton, NJ. Her Family homes were in Trenton, Lawrenceville, NJ and Yardley, PA. Her summers were spent in Seaside Heights, NJ. Ruth loved boats, horses and dogs. She was a friend to all animals. Summers were spent on the family boats, while year round was devoted to horseback riding and breeding dogs. Ruth graduated from Miss Fine’s School of Princeton. Attending school in Princeton enabled her to meet many fascinating people, her favorite being Albert Einstein with whom she often exchanged greetings in passing. During World War II Ruth served her country in the Red Cross working at the officer’s club. She was stationed in the Aleutian Islands where she met the man she would marry, Byron G. Ward (predeceased). As a very young woman she took flying lessons and often wished she was still able to pursue this hobby. She also worked at Eastern aircraft when she returned to mainland US. While at Eastern she worked on radio systems and as a final inspector for aircraft leaving the assembly line for war. Ruth and her husband were a military family. After the war they spent a tour of duty in Japan returning to Fort Dix after this tour. In 1956 they again were posted overseas in Rome, Italy where Byron served at the American Embassy. Before her Husband’s retirement they were stationed in Washington, DC. Upon returning to New Jersey, Ruth continued to raise her children and on occasion she returned to her love of dog breeding. Ruth was an active member of the D.A.R and served as regent in the local chapter. Ruth was a true American with a deep love for history. She was active in the Mount Holly Historical Society. For many years Ruth could be seen at the Log Cabin in the municipal parking lot generating funds to help support the Society. Ruth and her husband had a unique hobby that developed through her love of history. They became avid bell collectors and traveled throughout the country lecturing about the history of bells and their significance. Ruth could often be seen riding around Mount Holly and vicinity on her bicycle. This hobby continued into her early eighties. Ruth is survived by two children, Byron L. Ward and Ellen J. Dye (late David), two grandchildren, Emily Dye and David Dye (Kate) and two step grandchildren John Dye (Samorn) and Joelle Porr (Edward); and six step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 12 to 1 pm, Tuesday, June 9th at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. Interment and graveside service will follow at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Office of Development, 1776 D St. NW, Washington DC 20006.

Ruth H. Ward

November 23, 1921 - May 29, 2015