Willard H. Ford
August 05, 1922 - February 18, 2008
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Willard H. Ford
August 05, 1922 - February 18, 2008
Obituary
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
Tiffany Favilla says:
February 27, 2008
I feel blessed to have shared the last several months caring for and spending time with Grandpa. I feel that God wanted me there with him loving him and supporting not only him but my dad too. This time has brought me even closer to dad and that is a true blessing. I thank God that I was able to be there laying with Grandpa holding his hand as he passed on to eternal life. I know in my heart that he is happier now, as Shawn put it, smile because he is able to play the drums, take pictures, watch Nascar and most importantly, he is back with Grandma! I smile thinking of him and Grandma holding hands once again! I will always treasure my time with grandpa and the love that we shared. I will miss him so much that it hurts but I try to keep smiling thinking of him smiling or of him saying I love you dolly!
Ronald Phillips says:
April 17, 2008
Dear Ford Family:
I was saddened by the Death of my Uncle Bill. We shared a lot of memories of our family and yours.
His passing will leave a large hole in this universe.
Ron & Joan Phillips