LYLE FORD Obituary

Lyle S. Ford 10/22/1928 ~ 6/10/2011 Lyle S. Ford, wonderful husband and father, business man and friend, passed away June 10, 2011 at his home in Salt Lake City. He was born October 22, 1928 in Park City, Utah and lived in Wallsburg, Utah where his family had a farm. He attended grade school in Wallsburg, Wasatch High School in Heber City and graduated from Utah State University majoring in Chemistry and Microbiology. He was drafted into the Army in 1951 serving in the Korean conflict. After being released in 1953, he met and married JoAnne Chidester. They started their own testing laboratory in 1955 specializing in food products and water quality monitoring. Lyle received many awards for his work and was one of the first presidents of the newly formed Water Pollution Control Association. Lyle was very innovative in developing new ways to solve client problems. He enjoyed what he did and made many friends in the business. Even though this started out as a one man business, he found much pleasure working with his 23 employees through the years. Lyle was the best father to his two daughters, Lorilee Ririe (Kent) and Tracy Barnett (Chris) and included his sons-in-law in his love. He loved being a grandfather to Shauna Phillips (Roger), Diana Hobbs (Jason), Jared Ririe and Samuel Barnett. Two great grandchildren, Corby Phillips and Blake Hobbs blessed his later life. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held positions in the Elders Quorum, High Priests, Sunday School, Bishopric and Stake under two Stake Presidents. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mae Slack Ford and his brother, Lloyd A Ford. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne, his daughters, four grandchildren and the two great-grandsons and his brother, Elden (Lorna)Ford, and Anna Lee Ford, Lloyd's wife. Services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Fortuna Ward, 4407 Fortuna Way at 12 Noon with the viewing at 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. There will also be a viewing at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City Mon. evening from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Published by Deseret News from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for LYLE FORD

9 Entries

Sherry Jones-Curtis

June 6, 2019

I loved working with Lyle and I had the utmost respect for him and his lovely wife. I miss him.

Robyn Curtis

June 17, 2011

Joanne,
Bob and I were so saddened to hear of Lyle's passing. He was such a great example of humility and kindness. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. He will be missed by all. May your family find comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Loves, Bob and Robyn Curtis

Kevin Brown

June 16, 2011

Lyle was a person I always looked up to as an example of how a person should conduct themselves. He always had a smile on his face and something good to say. I was a pleasure work with and know Lyle. May God bless him and his family.

Doug Rollins

June 15, 2011

Eldon(Turk)and Lorna,
Very sorry to read of your brothers passing. I often think of our years together with my Dad. I remember very well how close you were with Lyle. God bless your family. Doug Rollins

Paul Krauth

June 15, 2011

Lyle will be missed by all of us in the water industry. We will miss his friendly demeanor and knowledge that he was always will to share. My heartfelt sympathy to his family

Leland Myers

June 14, 2011

Lyle was a great friend and associate to those of us in the Water Quality profession. His friendship and knowledge will be missed as well as his presence at our annual conference in St. George. God bless to all his family.

Wade Johns

June 14, 2011

I remember with fondness working with Lyle so many years ago. He always showed a great deal of kindness and patience with all of his staff. He was more like a friend than a boss. I also was fortunate to see him as a wonderful father and brother as I worked alongside of Tracy, Chris and Elden. I extend my sympathies to the entire family at this time. And express my appreciation for having had the opportunity to know Lyle and others in the Ford family. God bless you.

Sherry Jones

June 13, 2011

Lyle was a very well liked man and I admired him for his character. I enjoyed working with him at SLCSSD#1. May Heavenly Father watch over his sweet wife as well as his entire family in their time of need. God Bless you always. Sherry Jones

Linda Hallows Daniels

June 12, 2011

I am so grateful for the opportunity to have known Lyle Ford. Working (and learning) at the lab with him as my tutor has clearly defined my professional life. I could never leave the job because he made it flexible to accomplish other goals in my life. He is a great man and I appreciate the time I have known the entire Ford family. JoAnne, Lori, Tracy, Elden and families - I extend my deepest sympathy in our loss.

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