Clifford A. "Cliff" Ward, age 30 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his home. He was born May 1, 1989 in Reed City, the son of Gregory and Christina Ward. Cliff was a member of the St. Mary St. Paul Parish in Big Rapids. He graduated from Big Rapids High School. Cliff enjoyed the outdoors; fishing, hunting, and cutting wood. He also liked to drive his dads tractor. Cliff loved spending time with his daughter; joking together and playing hide and seek. He will be greatly missed. Cliff is survived by his daughter, Alana Ward of Big Rapids; his parents, Greg and Tina Ward of Big Rapids; two brothers, John (Mariello Puerta) Trumble of Grand Rapids and Avery (Kati Chase) Ward of Big Rapids; his nephew and niece, John and Valentina Trumble; and his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Avery and Lorretta Ward and Gordon and Hilda Evarts. Mass of the Resurrection will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Big Rapids with Father Michael Burt presiding. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass on Saturday at the Church. Cliff will be laid to rest at Crapo Cemetery in Paris, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in Cliffords name to the family. Cremation and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Mass of the Resurrection Saturday, August 31, 2019 11:00 AM St. Mary Catholic Church 1009 Marion Ave Big Rapids,MI 49307 The family will greet friends Saturday, August 31, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM