Marilyn Joyce Ward

Marilyn Joyce Ward, 78, of Boise, ID, passed away Sunday morning, July 1, 2012 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center from congestive heart failure. Marilyn was born on August 31, 1933 In Fullerton, NE. The daughter of Thomas Putnam and Bernice Irene Porter. The Porters moved from Nebraska to Caldwell, ID. in 1937 when Marilyn was three. She Graduated from Caldwell High School Class of 1951. Marilyn was a longtime member of the Boise Ladies Madrigal Club. She was the featured soloist at many concerts. Music was a very big part of her life. Marilyn was employed by the Idaho Statesman as Classified Account Executive for 31 years. In retirement she enjoyed baking for others and sending care package to loved ones. Her care to remember birthdays and anniversaries of many relatives will be long remembered. Marilyn is survived by her four children, Richard Lynn Baker, Gordon Paul Baker, Kelly Jon Baker, Rhonda Kay Jarrett. Her sisters Ardith, (Jerry) McDermott, Karen (Bill) Young. 3 granddaughters, Brandie Jeen Myers, Monica Jade Baker, Amanda Laurel Jarrett. Grandson Thomas Allen Jarrett. Great-granddaughter Kaydance Denill Myers. Memorial services and cremation is under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel at 624 Cleveland Blvd. in Caldwell, Idaho on 7-6-2012 at 10:30 am. Graveside services to follow at Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell at 12:00 Noon. Service Information