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Georgene Ford Obituary
1936 - 2018
Georgene Ford – Born in Mansfield, Ohio on Aug. 5, 1936, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Georgene is survived by her loving family, mother, Margaret Ritchie; brother, Charles Birmelin; children, Sally Ford-Lyles (Kevin) and Michael Ford (Cheryl); daughter-in-law, Annette Ford (Brian); grandchildren, Matt, Michael Jr., Kate, Devoney, Xander and Hunter. Preceded in death by her husband Chris Ford, son Brian Ford and father Paul Birmelin. Georgene graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1954. She followed her high school sweetheart (Chris) to Bowling Green State University. After marrying Chris they moved to Huron Ohio and started a family. Georgene graduated from Ashland College where she pledged to Alpha Phi Sorority. Georgene was an elementary school teacher, creative room mom, Girl Scout Leader, member of Twig 77, and belonged to several garden clubs and craft guilds. She also enjoyed being a surrogate mom to hundreds of Chris's wrestlers. After retiring from teaching she became the Story Time Associate in the children's book department for Barnes and Noble on Polaris Parkway where she read books and created preschool crafts with children for over 10 years. Friends may call Thursday, July 26 from 6-8 pm and Friday morning, July 27 from 9-10 0am at Schoedinger-Worthington Chapel, 6699 North High St. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 27 at 10 am. Internment of Georgene and her son Brian Ford will follow the service at Blendon Central Cemetery, 6330 Hempstead Rd, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send messages of support to her family.
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July 26, 2018
Very sorry we've lost Georgene. Great
memories at Ashland College - 1960's to 1980's.
She was full of energy and extremely creative.
She will always have a special place in my heart.
Deepest sympathy to the family and loads of hugs.
See you tomorrow!
Peggy and Don Moder
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Paul Greene
July 25, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Paul Greene
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