Leslie J. Ward
A celebration of life will be held in August.
Leslie Ward passed away on April 25th at Whatcom Hospice House, as the result of T-cell-prolymphocytic leukemia. Many of her family and friends were with her at the end. Leslie grew up in Seattle. She moved to Bellingham and later to Ferndale. She married Bob Ward and raised her son, Logan. Leslie valued education. She put herself through school and attended several different colleges and universities. Though originally certified as a teacher, Leslie worked many years in the public school system as a para-educator. Eventually, she returned to school and renewed her teaching credentials. She spent several years running a special education classroom, but when she began working as a developmental preschool teacher, it became apparent that Leslie had found her true calling. Leslie was reluctant to refer to herself as an artist but she regularly studied the artist's craft and produced many wonderful creative works. Leslie was also someone who believed that friendships needed nurturing. She leaves behind her son Logan and his partner Kate, sister Cheryl, brother David and his wife Dawn, a goodly number of caring relatives and many close friends. Leslie also leaves behind her best friend and partner, Scott Morrow. Her loving parents, Rena and Harry Maddock, predeceased her. Contributions may be made to the Marine Life Center or Whatcom Hospice.
Memories
From dawn bird
Love and miss you. Thank you for being my sister for the last 8.5 years.
From Isabel Farquhar
I had the privilege of working along side Leslie as a developmental preschool teacher. She had such joy and humor in teaching and relating with the little people. She was an inspiration!
From Sandra Zell
Leslie was so much more than a friend. She was like an aunt to my children assisting me as a single mom in need of some sisterly care. I will never forget Leslie's rendition of "Knees Up Mother Brown" during a Preschool session of which Logan (at age 4) was a participant. She was so full of Wisdom, Fun, and Love. Leslie, You were a Gift. My children and I will be missing you and remembering you always.
From Neil McKay
Leslie was a friend, an inspiration, and a kindred spirit from the day I met her almost twenty years ago. She will stay in my heart and continue to inspire me to grow and love for the rest of my life.
From T.J. Phillips
The Maddock's and the Phillips' Father's worked at Boeing together and we would get together several times a year with Harry, Rena, Leslie, Cheryl and David. It was a wonderful time of my life. We fished together many times on my Dad's crappy boat. I will always remember seeing the Maddock's coming out of the darkness to where we were launching that boat. Harry passed soon after he retired, which was such a shame. Over the adult years, we obviously drifted apart as this is the first I am hearing about Leslie's passing. Godspeed Lee. I'm so sorry I didn't reach out sooner.
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