Ward L. Grant Jr., age 58, passed away Monday, May 8, 2006 at his home in Stanwood. He was born November 14, 1947 in Muskegon to Ward L. Sr. and Erie Ione (VanOflen) Grant. Ward worked for Chippewa Beverage of Mt. Pleasant for 14 years and previously at the Giant Store in Big Rapids for many years. He is survived by his wife, Barb Grant of Stanwood 3 children; Kelly Grant of Big Rapids Sheri (Paul) Strpko of Big Rapids Ward L. III "Bob" (Amanda) Grant of Reed City Step-son; Jeff (Susan) DuKavas of Fort Dix, NJ 10 Grandchildren; Adam, Lauren, Katelyn, Lance and Kelby Strpko Hannah Scheid, Claudia Francke, Allison, Madison, and Jacob Dukavas 3 sisters; Susan (Lyle Hindman) Hansen of Ludington LouAnne (Doug) Brand of Barryton Mary (Kenneth) Fenton of Shelby Nephew; John Zimmerman of Big Rapids 2 nieces; Monica Brooks of Midland Cindy Dudek of Chicago Besides his parents, Ward was preceded in death by his brother Frederick in 1954 and a brother-in-law; Jimmy D. Hansen in 1992 Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, (today) from 2:00 p.m., to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Ward's name may be made to Hospice of Michigan.