Willard H. Ford
August 05, 1922 - February 18, 2008
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Willard H. Ford
August 05, 1922 - February 18, 2008
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Ford, W.H. ‘Bill’
Born August 5th. 1922 in Dearborn Michigan and recently a 36 year resident of Laguna Niguel passed away in Anaheim February 18th at the age of 85. Bill was an original student of Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village, a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WW II, former employee and retiree of Ford Motor Company, a professional musician, amateur photographer and long-time volunteer of Pacific MMC of Laguna working with Sea Lions. Bill lived, worked and was an intricate part of the 20th. century providing him with an amazing history and many memories to pass on to future generations. He is survived by his four children Lynn, Bill, Mary Kay & Ron Ford of California and Michigan. He also leaves behind a wonderful, caring and supportive family of 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Bill now rejoins, Rita, the love of his life and wife of 45 years who passed away in 1988.
Viewing/visitation will be Saturday 2/23/08 from 10am to 12pm at O’Connor Mortuary of Laguna Hills followed by a graveside service and burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange.
12 responses to Willard H. Ford
George & Karen Marshall says:
February 21, 2008
We are honored to have known Bill for many years and will never forget the great dances we attended. Always ready with a sympathetic ear or a wise word of advice, Bill was what the world needs more of…a truly noble man and a dear friend. We would have been proud to call him Dad. Our lives are richer for having spent time with him.
Jim Barletti says:
February 21, 2008
To the Ford Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure to spend a very brief amount of time with “Bill”, but even that made an indeliable impression. He was a lucky man to have such a wonderful family and you were equally lucky for him to be with us so long. Hopefully knowing that he passed peacefully and is now spending eternity with the love of his life gives you all some solace.
Michele Hunter says:
February 21, 2008
Dear Ford Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Without Bill, thousands of seals and sea lions would not have had a second chance at life. Bill’s contribution and commitment over the years to Friends of the Sea Lion is monumental. He was such a support and friend to me especially during the rough times after Judi passed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I can picture Bill surrounded by those animals that could not be saved but now have a chance to say thank you.
Sincerely,
Michele Hunter
Clint & Jenell Grucky says:
February 22, 2008
Dear Ford Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It is always just a hard, sad time when a family memeber passes, but it is nice to know that Bill is now in heaven with his late wife and will always be looking down on each and everyone of you…He will always be in your hearts.
Ela Ford says:
February 22, 2008
To The Ford Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Bill was always extremely kind and loving towards me. He truly made me feel like a member of your wonderful family and I will miss him. It was an honor to know him and love him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you during this difficult time.