Wesley L. Ward age 54, died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home in Big Rapids surrounded by family. He was born October 8, 1966 in Big Rapids, the son of Mike Ward and Shirley Strickland. Wesley was an outdoorsman, he liked to hunt, fish and go camping. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and painting. Wesley was an easygoing, kind man who loved his whole family. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years Jennifer; children, Tyler (Marjorie) Ward, Angelica (Richard) Greene, Trevor Ward, Tyler Kowalski, Tara Ward, James Bishop, Jessica Bishop; father, Mike Ward; siblings, Chara Northrup, Richard Ward, Jonathan Nichols, Wendy Ward, Annette Wilson, Tierza Harkema, Richard Jay Nichols; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Wesley was preceded in death by his mother; brother, Luke Ward; sister, Jodie Ward; Grandma Nani; nephews, Michael and Nicolas Ward. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Riverside, A Christian Community, 20540 8 Mile Road, Stanwood, MI 49346. Funeral Service will be held at the Riverside Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation an hour prior. Officiating, Pastor David Watkins. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Care and arrangements entrusted to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Visitation Wednesday, September 8, 2021 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Riverside, A Christian Community 20540 8 Mile Road Stanwood,MI 49346 Visitation Wednesday, September 8, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Riverside, A Christian Community 20540 8 Mile Road Stanwood,MI 49346 Visitation Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Riverside, A Christian Community 20540 8 Mile Road Stanwood,MI 49346 Funeral Service Thursday, September 9, 2021 1:00 PM Riverside, A Christian Community 20540 8 Mile Road Stanwood,MI 49346