Roger J. Ford

This is the award winning "Mikado" float, commemorating the Golden Years of Gilbert and Sullivan for the 1963 Seattle Seafair that Roger Ford designed for my reign as Japanese Community Queen. It won every major Seafair award!

My warm condolences to the family of Roger Ford. I'm saddened and so sorry for your loss. He was a kind and very talented man. I just found out about his passing today. I was also surprised to find out that we were Rainier Beach neighbors. I was Queen of the Japanese Community in 1963. It's been 55 years since I was Queen! Roger designed my Seafair float The Mikado, celebrating the Golden Years of Gilbert & Sullivan. It won ALL of the major Seafair parade trophies that year! It was...

Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you.

Peace,
Deacon Joey and Imelda De Leon

So sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Ford. The "Bridge Ladies" and their spouses were a big part of our daily lives growing up in Rainier Beach and at St. Paul's.

I will never forget how Mr. Ford worked his magic and transformed St. Paul's altar area into a truly beautiful garden for my wedding. And my sister Susan's wedding was the best St. Paul's has ever looked, in my opinion! All thanks to your dad's talents, generosity and kindnesses to my family. He will be missed but know...

We are very sorry for your loss. We know how much my parents Zita (Babe) and Dave Shaw enjoyed spending time with your folks May they all rest in peace. God Bless Lisa, Bob and Jacob Clements