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Richard Ford Obituary

Ford, Richard G. WICHITA, Kan. Richard G. Ford, 59, passed away October, 12, 2007, surrounded by family after a 100 day battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Warren, Ohio on January 30, 1948 to Justine and Virgil Ford. Following his high school graduation in Voorheesville, N.Y., he joined the Air Force where he served his country in Vietnam. After his discharge in 1969 he began a career with the Xerox Corporation that spanned 38 years ending in July following his diagnosis. Survivors include Elaine (Fitch) his wife of 36 years; sons, Jim (Lori) of Nashville, Tenn., Tom (April) of Wichita; daughter, Gina Snider (David) of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Bailee and Bryce Ford, Isaac, Isabella and Owen Snider; brothers, Alan (Deborah), Rex (Barbara), and Paul (Cheryl); sisters, Mary Ann (Russell) McCurdy and Lynn (Van) Kohler of Albany, N.Y.; sister Christine (Robert) Dolen of Inverness, Fla.; half brothers Virgil and David Ford of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday October 15 from 5-7 p.m., and funeral services held Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., both at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th Street, Wichita.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 15, 2007.

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Cathey Collinsworth

January 21, 2008

Dear Elaine, Jim, Tom, and Gina:
I just recently heard of your loss and I am so very sorry. I pray that time will ease your despair with the reliance of happy memories of the many good days you all had with Rick.
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers for many days to come.

Jenn and Bob Dennis

October 22, 2007

Uncle Rich's loving smiles and warm hugs will be missed by all who loved him. Just remember that he's not alone, smiling down on us with Grandma and Grandpa at his side.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Elaine, Jim, Tom, Gina, and to all my Aunts and Uncles.

Maria Darrigo

October 18, 2007

Dear Alan,Rex,Maryanne,Chris,Paul and Lynn,
We are sorry for the loss of your dear brother.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Maria and Uncle Vince

Bryn (August) Cornell

October 16, 2007

Dear Elaine and Family --

I am so very sorry to learn of Rick's passing. Rick was always one of my favorite people in the Xerox office. He had a great sense of humor and he was a good manager, as well. My love and prayers go out to the family.

Jim Maddox

October 16, 2007

Elaine,
I am sorry to learn of Richard's recent death. May God give you comfort at this difficult time.

Jim & Linda Maddox

Mary McCorgary

October 15, 2007

Elaine and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Rick with a large smile. I hope you will find comfort in knowing many family and friends are praying for you during this difficult time.

Mary Kay

Sibylle Wilcox

October 15, 2007

Elaine;
Our Deepest Sympathy, Prayers and Thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.

Paul Reyes

October 15, 2007

My deep sympathy to Rick's family for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Rick for a number of years and found him an excellent manager as well as a genuinely nice guy.

Tim Wilcox

October 15, 2007

I've worked with Rick for about 10 years and he had a wealth of knowledge. I looked up to him as a Xerox service person and he had my full respect. My heart goes out to his loved ones and he will truly be missed.

Janet Kretchmar Lowry

October 15, 2007

Elaine - sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Betty Lucey

October 15, 2007

Alan,Rex,Maryanne,Chris,Paul and Lynn,

My heart is with you all.

Love,
Aunt Betty

Betty Lucey

October 15, 2007

Elaine,Tom,Jim,and Gina, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.

Aunt Betty

Eileen Blasi

October 15, 2007

My sincere condolences to you Elaine and family. May he rest in peace after this fierce, relatively short illness. God bless.

Claudia Kucharek

October 15, 2007

Elaine and family, so sorry for your sudden loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. (friend of your mothers)

Theron Salyer

October 15, 2007

To the family of Rick Ford

As a sales representative for Xerox in Hutchinson I didn't work directly with Rick but I always enjoyed visiting with him when I was in Wichita for meetings. He was always friendly and was concerned about how things were going for others.

I know he will be truly missed by his family and anyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him.

May God bless you and yours at this difficult time.

Luke Bugler

October 15, 2007

Rick will truly be missed. I hasd the pleasure of knowing him for 13 years. Rick had lots of knowledge and wisdom. He well respected among the Xerox Community!

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