Obituary of Cody Harden Ward

CODY WARD Cody Harden Ward, 58, a musician, of Las Vegas, passed away July 13, 2011. He was born Oct. 16, 1952, in Los Angeles, and was a 16-year resident of Nevada. Cody grew up in Phoenix and attended Brigham Young and Arizona State Universities. He was an accomplished musician and played professionally for more than 30 years, most notably with Mickey Gilley, Lacey J. Dalton and Johnny Lee. An eagle scout, he was an avid rock climber and sailor and loved the outdoors. He was an active member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings. He especially loved his time as a scout leader and as an ordinance worker in the Las Vegas Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ida Ward. Cody is survived by his wife and eternal companion, Diann Orgill Ward; six children, Trent English (Amy), Summer Clifford (Matt), Brianna Gandini (Tony), Cody James Ward, Sean English and Hannah Ward; nearly nine grandchildren. Viewing will be from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 16, with services following at 1 p.m., both at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Cimarron Creek Ward Chapel, 3300 N. Buffalo, Las Vegas.