Mr. Ware was born in Coolidge on April 11, 1933, to George and Nona Ware, longtime Coolidge residents. He attended school in Coolidge and graduated in 1951. During his school years, he was active in student government and a member of the Coolidge chapter of DeMolay. After one year at what is now Arizona State University, he joined the Navy and was stationed in California. After discharge, he returned to ASU for two years, majoring in architecture.

He worked several years as an architectural draftsman and then over 20 years for Tanner Prestressed Concrete. He was very active in the Phoenix Jaycees, serving on the Phoenix Rodeo of Rodeos committee in the capacity of junior parade chairman for two years, program chairman and queen contest chairman. He also held positions on a Soap Box Derby committee.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Tommye White Ware, also a graduate of Coolidge High School; two daughters and a son, Janet Ware Lucas, Kimberly Ware Wells and Richard Ware, all of Phoenix; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Paul Ware, and a sister, Della Beauchamp.

Graveside service on Monday, May 8, in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, in Phoenix.

Source:  Casa Grande Dispatch (AZ) – Sunday, April 30, 2017