Robert W. Ward | |
|---|---|
 Ward in 1970 | |
| 1st Lieutenant Governor of Alaska | |
| In office August 25, 1970 – December 7, 1970 | |
| Governor | Keith Harvey Miller |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | H. A. Boucher |
| Secretary of State of Alaska | |
| In office January 29, 1969 – August 25, 1970 | |
| Governor | Keith Harvey Miller |
| Preceded by | Keith Harvey Miller |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Walter Ward November 26, 1929 Addy, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | April 3, 1997 (aged 67) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Robert Walter Ward[1] (November 26, 1929 – April 3, 1997)[1][2] was an American electrician, businessman, and government executive, and Republican politician from the U.S. state of Alaska. He was the third Secretary of State of Alaska from 1969 to 1970, and was the last person to serve under that title, as the title was changed to lieutenant governor by a constitutional amendment passed by voters on August 25, 1970, making him the first lieutenant governor of Alaska.[1]
- ^ a b c "Obituary". Juneau Empire. Juneau: Morris Communications. April 6, 1997. p. A2.
- ^ Rogoway, Mike (April 4, 1997). "Former secretary of state Bob Ward dies at age 67". Juneau Empire. Juneau: Morris Communications. pp. 1, 8.