Michael J. Ford, 55, of Hastings, IA entered into eternal rest on Jan. 22, 2012 at the Hospice With Heart facility in Glenwood, IA. He was born March 6, 1956 in Greenfield, IA to James Donald & Anne Pearl (Lahey) Ford.
He graduated from Malvern High School in 1974. Mike was employed with Multi State Utility and Firestone until he enlisted in the Marines in 1975 and was honorably discharged in 1978. After leaving the Marine Corp, he was employed with Natural Gas Pipeline from 1978-2006. He then became a pipeline superintendent and went on to become an inspector. Mike enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patty Howard. Mike is survived by Christie Ford; sons, Andrew Ford of Hastings, IA; Adam Ford of Ankeny, IA; James Ford of Ankeny, IA; Michael Ford of Imogene, IA; step-mother, Kathryn Ford of Malvern, IA; brother, Gary & wife Jill Ford of Malvern, IA; step-sister, Karen Marsh of Malvern, IA; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hastings Methodist Church or Hastings Fire Dept.
Visitation:Sunday, January 22, 2012
5:00 PM
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Service:Sunday, January 22, 2012
5:00 PM
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22 Condolences
Kathryn , Gary & Karen,
We are so sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May his loving memory comfort you all.
So sorry to hear about Mike, our deepest condolences to all of his family
Gary,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Ford was a good friend and great classmate. I agree with my classmates who posted…”we attended school together all through school…he was a fun person, great athlete”,(and maybe just a little ornery at times…I do say that with love & friendship). No getting around it…Mike was “Mike”. I always thought I’d be able to get him to attend our next class reunion…sadly that was not to be…but now he’s now with our classmates, Joe, Darrel, and Doug. Mike will be truly missed by his family, friends, and especially the Malvern Class of 1974!!!
Gary, I am so awfully sorry for your loss of your brother, Mike. Words cannot express the sympathy I have for you right now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike was too young as was your sister. Take care of yourself.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mike and I went thru school together from Kindergarten to graduation. He was a great person. He will me missed by many.
It’s almost impossible to think about Mike without feeling good and remembering something that brings a smile.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Mike’s family. Just enjoy all the good memories you have and cherish the time you spent with him, that’s what gets you through. May God Bless you all.
Our hearts ache for you. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Wishing all of Mike’s family strength & peace.
Deeply saddened by Mike’s passing. Sorry we never got the chance to get together after high school. Kept looking for him on FB. I will miss him. Have often thought about him in the past. R.I.P. Smoky.
Respectfully,
Tito
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to his family,you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I was in Mike’s graduating class from Malvern. He was a fun person and a great athlete and will be missed my many. God’s blessings to Mike’s family and my the good memories always be present in your heart. Donna and Leo Rieken
My heart aches by loosing a classmate. Mike was a great guy and will be missed, but memories of him will always live on. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s family. I had known Mike since being young children and we had also graduated together. May he rest in peace.
I am saddened by the loss of Mike. A great friend through high school. May God bless Mike and his family.
We’re so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Your family has had so many trials lately. You remain in our thoughts & prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Mike was in my graduating class in high school. He was a great guy. His loss will be felt by all. May your memories help you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Katherine,Gary,Karen and families: I was so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a great person. He was always so much fun in school. I always enjoyed running into him around town after we graduated. He always had time to catch up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May all the good memories bring you peace.
Remember Mike at NGPL, we worked together some. Was always a good worker, had a good outlook on life. May God bless Christie and the boys in their loss. Bud & Bobbie Elkins
Remember Mike at NGPL, we worked together some. Was always a good worker, had a good outlook on life. May God bless Christie and the boys in their loss. Bud & Bonnie Elkins
Kathryn,Gary(and Jill),Karen,and Mike’s family,
Thinking of Mike will always bring a smile to my face. May continuing to hold close all those special memories of Mike help you through these difficult times. Thinking of you all. With fond memories, Joyce and Jim Dorothy God bless.
Kathryn,Gary(Jill),Karen, and all of Mikes family. We were so sad to hear of Mikes Passing, we want you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you hold on to all the great memories, to get you through the days ahead.
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