Justin Douglas Ward

It is with great sadness that the family of Justin Douglas Ward announces his unexpected death on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at the age of 43. Justin was born in Bend on July 17, 1977, attended Bend Senior High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Portland in 2000. He moved back to Bend soon after graduation, worked in the family business and has most recently built a successful business, WATT Construction with his Brother-in-Law, Aaron Platt. As a native Oregonian, Justin loved the outdoors from a young age and carried on his passion for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, boating and snow skiing with his wife and boys. At home you'd find him with his three sons looking for new adventures. You could often find Justin, Amy and the boys spending time hunting and fishing at the Dowell Ranch and other places across Oregon and Idaho. Justin was an incredible father who was often found dancing and singing with his boys or teaching them how to be a great outdoorsmen like he was. Justin will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 10 years, Amy and his precious boys, Zane (7), Colt (5) and Sky (3), his Mother-in-Law Patty (Mike) Begin, Father-in-Law Winton Platt, Brother-in-Laws Aaron (Kristen) Platt and Randy (Valerie) Platt, his parents Kim and Sally Ward, his sisters, Donna (Andy) Moore, Dayna (Jake) Ralston and Jessica Ward. Justin will also be forever remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family, dear friends and co-workers. The Memorial Service will be located at Niswonger-Reynolds Chapel 105 NW Irving Ave, Bend, OR 97701 • Saturday, March 13 at 9:00 Viewing in Funeral Home 9:30 -11:00AM Service in Chapel for family and friends of Amy & Justin Ward • Saturday, March 13 at 12:00PM - 1:30PM for family and friends of the Ward Family Memorial donations in memory of Justin can be made to: The Boys 529 College Savings Plans See Zane's Gifting Page: https://www.sumday.com/gift/oregon-college/i5uIUzGM60yba16QGzWKSw?utm_source=gifting&utm_medium=email See Colt's Gifting Page: https://www.sumday.com/gift/oregon-college/ddroRztMd0mZ8p48-e2d7w?utm_source=gifting&utm_medium=email See Sky's Gifting Page: https://www.sumday.com/gift/oregon-college/MsZL15Xl6EaN2LWl7XeJTw?utm_source=gifting&utm_medium=email Mary McCool's Swim School 61900 Gosney Rd. Bend, OR 97702 Hello Friends - As we all mourn Justin's passing, many have asked what they can do to help. While nothing will take away the pain we all feel, we ask those who knew Justin to simply write some memories about him for us to share with his children so that they can learn, enjoy, and remember more about their father through your eyes. If you could please take a moment to share what you remember most about Justin, how you knew him, stories that you have about him or with him, and any photos you may want to share with the boys. We plan to preserve these memories and stories in books for each of the boys to keep so that they can have this collection as an irreplaceable look into his life and learn more about him through the words of those who knew and loved him. We have an email account setup to receive letters and pictures at JustinWardMemories@Wattconstruction.BIZ Letters, stories, and photos can also be delivered to - Memories of Justin Ward 61610 Gribbling Rd Bend, OR 97702 We are hoping to get everything in by MAY 1, 2021. Please forward this along to anyone who may have known Justin. Thank you, Aaron Platt 541-408-8449

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Justin Douglas Ward

July 17, 1977 - March 7, 2021