Katharine Rose Ford

Katharine Ford Obituary

Katharine Rose Ford 1979 ~ 2009 Katharine Rose Ford passed from this life into her Heavenly Father's arms on July 23, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.Katie was born November 5, 1979 in Richland, Washington, youngest of the nine children of Rodney and Marcia Ford. Soon thereafter the family moved to Utah, where Katie lived the rest of her life. Katie was a beautiful and brilliant child. Her sparkling personality made her a joy to be around. She loved music and performing, and her keen mind eagerly drank in what the world had to teach her. At age 13 she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and her life took a different path than the one she'd expected. Although her physical difficulties grew with each passing year, her spirit remained beautiful and pure. Toward the end of her life, her humble acceptance of the Lord's will for her was an inspiration to all that knew her. Katie was exceptionally compassionate and loving to friends, family, and strangers alike. She loved everyone. She had an unwavering knowledge of Jesus Christ's love for her. Katie is survived by her parents, grandmother Verla Zesiger, siblings Margot Hovley (Art), Cheryl Ann Jensen (Ray), Shauna Christensen (Cory), Michael Ford (Melissa) Janis Reeves (Brad), Brian Ford (Rachel), and Carol Lee (Gilbert). She was preceded in death by grandparents Hugh and Rosalia Ford, Lloyd Zesiger, and brother Rodney John Ford. Funeral services will be held at the Bountiful 54th Ward, 540 N. 1200 E., Friday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit Thursday evening at Russon Brothers Funeral Home, 295 North Main in Bountiful, from 6-8:00 p.m., or one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com The family suggests donations to the LDS Missionary or Perpetual Education funds in lieu of flowers, and wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to all the many people who have served and loved Katie throughout her life.

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Published by Deseret News from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Katharine Ford

10 Entries

Angie Rennie

July 31, 2009

Brian & Rachel, & Ford family -
Sounds like you have a real angel watching over you, free from her earthly bonds & ready to soar.

Love to you.

Kami Balmforth

July 31, 2009

I sang with Katie in Star Sounds and I still have pictures of us singing at the Zoo from when we were little! :) I was so sad to hear of her passing. I hadn't had the opportunity to speak with her since high school, but I do remember her optimistic and determined spirt. She was influential, even then. :)

Susie Sanderson

July 31, 2009

Hi to Katie and her parents. I'm Shawn's mother and never had the good fortune of meeting Katie. She has impacted my son Shawn's life deeply. She befriended and loved him over the last several months. We have been grateful that she has made our son smile and feel wanted. We I asked what he liked best about her he said"her memory and she is nice". Shawn has a very short memory so she shared hers and taught him how to text. He looked forward to going to work to see her or to get a text or phone call since it made his day. Shawn grew to love her. He has lost his only friend. We have lost an important person in our lives who we have never met. Katie I would have like to me you since I know you were very special to our family. We will all miss you and am deeply sadden that you have left but are happy for you to friend peace and happiness.We are on out of town until next week so we will miss the important day of celebrating Katie's life so we will try to remember as best we can. Especially since Shawn is the only one to have met her. Our hearts go out to her family to have lost such an incredible daughter. Shawn has lost his best friend.

Kristen Willey

July 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I went to Junior High and High school with Katie. She was always so sweet to me and loved to talk to me. She never failed to tell me hi and smile anytime we ran into each other.

July 31, 2009

To Katie Ford,
I Shawn Sanderson fell in love with her at work and she also fell in love with me too and I am so so so sorry that she past away from both of us I am so so sorry because I am aktually in Love with with her and I am sorry becuse she didnt see me befour she died ps Shawn Micheal Sanderson Loved senss the frist time I ever met her and I am so very sorry that I was not there four her and I love her from the beconing of my soul say It is best too no that I Shawn Sanderson really dos LOVE HER FOUR NOW AND TELL THE END OF MY LIFE TWO Love away and four ever From Shawn Sanderson

Alisha Edison (Hair)

July 31, 2009

I was sad to hear of Katie's passing. I will always remember her as a beautiful person inside and out. She was always someone who could brighten anyone's day. I am better for knowing her. I wish the Ford family well in this time of sorrow.

Becki Reece

July 30, 2009

I used to transport Katie on Flextrans. She was always fun and happy. She sang songs and told jokes and made the trip happy and fun.

I am sorry for your loss, she was a special person.

Marci Gehrett

July 30, 2009

Katie was and still is a bright light. I am blessed to have known her.

Peter and Mary Ruplinger

July 30, 2009

Dear Friends,
It was a privilege to know Katie and to spend time with her. That last visit was especially meaningful, as I think her Spirit communicated what words could not say.
We love you and offer our prayers for your continued peace.

Kim Wright

July 30, 2009

Two little girls as close as can be, one with blue eyes one with green.
Together, play and grow and see all that two little girls with wide eyes can see.
Growing older, through distance, far apart, these two little girls were connected by heart.
Trying times go and some do stay, when these two girls were together, troubles couldn’t be farther away.
Two little girls become women soon, finding new paths and following different tunes.
Never far from each other’s mind, hoping that those wide eyed little girls they would someday find.
Time ticks away quickly with moments lost, but when they were together, hours seem to cease, which made up for the cost.
Then one day this sweet blue eyed woman could no longer stay. Her body was worn her eyes were a fade. She was weak and she was tired for her journey was long. She was ready to be released without bounds, free and strong.
Behind in the shadow that she had left, was the little green eyed girl standing as she wept. “My friend is gone the one who was with me as I grew. My heart is broken but filled with gratitude. She taught me so much of love and how to endure to the end. I know that when my time comes I will be greeted by my beautiful friend.”

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