J Rex Ward was born on October 29, 1941 to Jack and Eileen (Lebeda) Ward in Caldwell, Kansas. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1959. J Rex joined the United States Air Force in 1963 and was active until 1969. He then went to work for Western Union, where he was employed for over 17 years. He opened Jay and Jan’s Bar in the late 70’s to mid 80’s. Then changed over to Jay and Jan’s Restaurant, with the best burger and fries around. Even after “retiring” in the 90’s, he

Marilyn Frances Metzinger was born on March 30, 1924 in Clyde, Oklahoma to Anthony and Veronica (Ronck) Weber. Marilyn attended Caldwell High School and on August 27, 1940 married Ernest Nicholas Metzinger of Caldwell. Together they raised 5 children Roger, Gary, Janet, Leon & Ron on a farm 6 miles west of Caldwell. Marilyn was a loving housewife, proficient piano musician, member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, served as president of the Altar Society and worked at S