Margaret F. 'Maggie' Ward, 87, of Hutchinson, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at Hester Care Center, located at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson. She was born January 26, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Samuel V. and Mary (Jeffries) Westrick.

Maggie graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Hutchinson Community College and San Diego State University. She worked at State Farm Insurance, Cushing, Hanson, and Company, Collingwood Grain, later known as Smoot Grain Company, and ADM. Maggie volunteered for the Hutchinson Zoo, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, the Kansas State Fair, and Hutchinson Community College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and enjoyed volunteering at the church. Maggie was most fond of her volunteer work for the Hutchinson Zoo and she loved her church.

Maggie is survived by: son, Andrew Ward of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; and grandson, Jason Ward of Lawrence.  She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Katherine Davis; and brother, John Westrick.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Freeman Chapel located at First United Methodist Church, 101 E. 1st, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Jeff Slater officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or New Beginnings, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.