Background
Ward, James Ellis was born on February 21, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Ellis Feltham and Julia Marie (Stark) Ward.
Ward, James Ellis was born on February 21, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Ellis Feltham and Julia Marie (Stark) Ward.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, 1958.
Draftsman William Faulkner American Institute of Architects, Santa Ana, California, 1958-1959. Senior draftsman Regan & Teaubalt C.E., 1959-1960. Partner Blurock Partnership Architects & Planners, Newport Beach, since 1961.
Chairman Citizens School Bonds, Santa Ana, 1970. Councilman City of Santa Ana, 1973-1981, mayor, 1979-1981. Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Santa Ana, 1969-1970.
Member SantaAna Unified district, 1983-1987. With United States Coast Guard, 1951-1953. Member American Institute of Architects (Design Merit award Orange County chapter 1985).
Married Lora Lee Barker, May 18, 1951 (divorced 1983). Children: Janet Lee Dooley, Richard, Robin, Michael, Jonathan.