In Memory of

Joel R Ford II

 

Birth: Oct. 2, 1954
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Iowa, USA
Death: Apr. 9, 2004
Phoenix
Maricopa County
Arizona, USA

J. Ross Ford,49,of Prescott,Ariz.,died Friday,April 9,in Phoenix,Ariz,followig his beloved wife after a motorcycle accident.Memorial services will be 7p.m.Wednesday at Community Christ Church on Transit Ave in Sioux City,Family request No flowers but wear casual and bring memory's of them both. Ross was born Oct.2,1954 in Sioux City,the son of Glen V. & Leah J. Ford.He attended Lowell Elementary,North Junior High and Central High School graduated in 1972.He also attended Moringside College in 1985 through 1986.Ross had a variety of occupations throughout his life.He installed Satellite dishes and worked for UPS in his early years.He later worked for Gateway.Ross was also a member of 185th Iowa Air National Guard,where he worked in avionics and later transferred to supply.He retired from Air Guard in 2001 as a Master Sergeant.Ross married Peggy Winter on May 7,1977 in Sioux City.They were inseparable.If you was one the other was not far away.On Dec. 26,2003 they moved to Prescott,Ariz were they accepted a job as Caretaker on the Community Christ Campgrounds which they enjoyed working and being and helping friends.He was active member of Community Christ Church were he held office of Priest in the church as well.Survivors include thier children,Tiffani Ford and Joel Ross Ford II.,and their grandchildren,Joel III and Hannah all of Sioux City;a brother,Scot & Cathy Ford of Souht Sioux City;nephews,Thomas and Scott Jr. Ford who are in the Military;Parrish of So.Soo.City;a niece,Carla of Washington State.He preceded in death by his beloved wife and friend Peggy;his parents,Glen & Leah Ford.
 
Burial:
Unknown
Specifically: Iowa

Created by: Debora Ann (McFarland) K...
Record added: Apr 22, 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 8665004

 







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