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Richard Jackson Ford Obituary
Richard Jackson Ford, 87, was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He moved with his family to Live Oak, CA when he was three years old. He graduated from Live Oak High School in 1939.
During WWII, he served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater, attaining the rank of S/Sgt. Among his decorations: he received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/Bronze Star, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, American Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
In 1946 he married Izetta Clonts. They had four children and made their home in the Yuba City area. In 1964, they moved to Modesto, CA where he worked as a Stanislaus Co. building Inspector until his retirement in 1976. They returned to Yuba City in 1991, where he was living at the time of his death.
He is survived by his daughter Lavonne Meader and son-in-law Rick of Modesto, CA; son Gary R. Ford of Idaho; daughters Debbie Creek and Valerie Roberts, both of Yuba City, CA; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and two sisters and one brother.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Izetta and grandson, Kevin Meader
There will be a graveside service only at Live Oak Cemetery on Thursday at 1:00 pm. Services under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel.
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Debbie Decker
July 30, 2008
Debbie
I'm so sorry about your Dad and your Mom. Please call or e-mail me.
Love you
Debbie
Ted Dekens
July 29, 2008
Dick,
It's been a long time since Izetta has passed and I am sure you are together again. Life just won't be the same with out you. I have alot of good memories of the times we got to spend together not to mention "hunting". I will never be able to drive past the old campsite by Mineral without thinking about both of you. All your pain is gone now and I am sure you are looking down upon us. What you are thinking I could only guess. It was good to know you, and I will be proud to always say you were my friend.
Thanks for the fond memories,
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