Delbert Ray Ford

Linda, I had just decided to look you and Del up after many years only to find out Del passed away. You and Del were there for me as a teenager (somewhat troubled). In fact you let me stay with you guy's (and Shawn) until I went to college at Point Loma. I always think of you two and will continue too. Bob Grisham

Only one word can discribe Del and the way he always kept a watch-out for all my lil' ones, "LOVE". He is that set of footprints in the sand whenever I AM in ABSENCE of grace. He is right where we all long to be, without any doubt. You will be missed, but never forgotten.

I am sorry of the passing of Mr. Ford. I spent the 4th grade with him. He was my favorite teacher and a very good one. I will always remember much of what he taught me scholastically and about life.
I will miss him.

I can remember hearing Mr. Ford tells stories since I was so little. What I remember is how much I enjoyed listening to him talk once I got older. Most of all, I loved how he was the one to get me to make the decision to go to Nazarene Theological Seminary. I had been putting off that decision for a long time, and he insisted that I take my classes there, after attending another college. Early on the day of his accident, I was thinking of him. He talked about a college professor that...

Linda,
We miss Del so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Del was more of a brother than a friend. I know he is in the company of our Lord Jesus Christ, and maybe say hello to our beloved son, Michael. We all loved Del dearly. We had so many good times together. We will all be with him shortly. May the Lord comfort you and hold you in his arms.

Dearest Linda, My heart and love are with you. I tried calling, but the phone No. I have isntead current. I love so much. I'm happy that Butch is with Jesus, but I know you will miss him so. Blessings! Your forever friend, Linda Thornton

I'm another former junior high student of Mr. Ford's from LTCS. I was so sorry to hear of his sudden passing and pray that God is bringing peace and comfort, and wrapping His arms around all of you.

I was in Mr. Ford's 7th grade class at Liberty Towers back in the mid 80's he made an impression on my life that I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ford family. May God be with you and get you through this painful time.

Linda,
So sorry to hear of Del's passing. We have great memories when we
were together at Liberty Towers Church. May the Lord give you strength
and grace for each day. Will be praying for you and the kids.
Larry and Janet Classen (Phoenix, AZ)