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Jasmine Ford Obituary
She is forever the beloved daughter of the late Kenneth Ford of Fergus, Ontario, Canada, Brea and Tehachapi, CA and Emily Magid of Aptos, CA. She is survived by her mother and siblings Aaron, sister-in-law Brooke and niece Rivers Magid of Folsom, CA, Naomi Magid of Soquel, CA and Jared Magid of Seattle, WA, step-father Morgan Magid of Los Gatos, CA as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and several children of her friends who held a special place in her life.
Jasmine is much loved and remembered for her creativity and humor, her sensitive heart, kindness and generosity. Her time on earth was a true blessing of love. The family will plan a Celebration of Life and a private scattering of her ashes with those of her father at a future date.
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Ali Alcamo
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Ali (Hites) Alcamo
August 28, 2022
Sweet Jazz. You were my BFF- Ride or Die Girl. I literally spent more time with you than anyone else in my entire life. I know we weren´t as close the last five years while you were in LA but you were always in my heart. When I think of Jazz I think of; tigers, hearts, Gucci, OutKast, Mexican blankets, black cats, Jazz music, hot pockets, slides and loafers, cheetah belts, low riders, fruit salads with tajin, roses, lace and James Taylor. You were like Marilyn mixed with a cat. You were literally my favorite person that has ever walked this earth. I should´ve told you more. But I thought you knew. So many people loved you. If only you would´ve known. You were so adored love.
JOSE HERNANDEZ
August 21, 2022
JOSE HERNANDEZ
August 21, 2022
JOSE HERNANDEZ
August 21, 2022
My condolence to the Ford family from Jose and kids she will be missed she was part of my life for 10 years we will miss her..
Glendora
August 19, 2022
What a sweet, loving daughter.
She will be missed.
Katie Rager
August 17, 2022
Jasmine was my bestest friend for years. She was truly the greatest. She will live on in my heart forever All of my love to Emily, Morgan, Naomi, Aaron and Jared and all her friends and family. Love always, Katie
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Tatiana Carolina Junqueira
August 17, 2022
Missing you Jasmine. I was reminiscing about you the day you passed, and have dreamt of you since, holding you close. May your sweet spirit fly high and may you rest in peace. You will live on now in our hearts.
Vilma Wentzien
August 16, 2022
Jasmin, you will forever be an Angel
Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
August 16, 2022
Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
August 16, 2022
Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
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Dulce Yvonne Dubonnet
August 16, 2022
Thank you to the Ford-Majid Family for allowing me to share my friendship with Jasmine.
I met Jasmine "Jazz" Autumn Ford, seven years ago when she was a cashier at the Goodwill, at the time I was the mother to a five-year-old daughter, Sophia who had so much energy that I needed a short escape in the early evening. Goodwill and all its bric and brac and endless odds and ends offered that escape. Jazz soon noticed that I was there every evening before closing so naturally, we began talking more. We talked about rare Classic 70´s and 80´s Vinyl LP´s, rare French clothing brands like Isabell Marant, as well as independent L.A labels from the Fairfax district like Ripindip, Aape, Dollskill and sneakers, we loved a pair of white Puma or Nike classic sneakers. Overall, she had an amazing eye for fashion, art and music alike. One day I gave her a ride home and soon became instant friends. We would thrift all over L.A. I liked her right away; we were two Virgos and found slowly learned that we had a lot in common. We bonded over art, films, fashion, beauty products, rare French perfumes, astrology, great food, art books and of course cats. We would spend hours inside these stores, her eyes would gleam with light when she found a treasure Signed Gallé Cameo French Art Glass Thistle Pattern Vase it was green and yellow, and it was delicately made with such grace and care that it was magic in her eyes. She was an avid collector of art books, music, vintage designer clothing, and jewelry. Whenever we met, we would always have something to give each other, since we had similar tastes in things, we were always so excited to see what we got each other. We wore the same size in clothing so that always helped. She admired the art Nouveau movement, specifically the art and jewelry. She had a love for great music and loved to sing and was confident enough to karaoke at times. She collected very rare items. Some would say she collected too many items. She loved and cared for plants, she could name variations of plants but gravitated to succulents and string of pearl plants that hung elegantly on a bohemian macramé plant hanger in her apartment in Korea Town. Her cat black cat Nightrain and my cat white Bon Bon meant the world to us, no one I had ever met loved cats the way she did. We understood felines and their selfish ways yet knew intuitively that they served a purpose as our "familiars" because cats are psychic and known to protect their owners. She missed Nightrain but found a new black kitten and named him Bear Bear, she was always a responsible cat mother.
We forged a friendship in the years to come, like many friendships we had our highs and lows but through it all, we were always there for each other. I could always be open about my life with her, knowing that my secrets were well kept. I trusted her immensely. Jazz was so special, so was immensely gifted, and talented in many fields including being a hairdresser, she loved to cook and made a mean Italian braid with soppressata cold cuts and provolone and finished it off with marinara sauce. We enjoyed eating at the different L.A restaurant and indulging in sweet delights. Her knowledge of different subject matters always blew me away. Jazz could be incredible at organizing any room, unlike anyone. We would binge-watch Netflix, Showtime, and HBO shows and we would talk about the shows and dissect them. We loved the series "Search Party." This show really made her laugh, I liked to hear her laugh. She would leave me funny messages that to this day I never erased. Jazz was a very loyal friend and those who shared her presence and friendship were very lucky to have a person like her. Over the years, we shared many experiences together.
Anyone that knew Jazz, knew she had a childlike quality about her, I believe this is why she bonded so easily with my daughter, Sophia who is now 12 years old. Jazz would sleep over sometimes, and she would watch movies with Sophia, while explaining the importance of the message and story line. Jazz and Sophia were kindred spirits and shared their love of Japanese anime, cats and Apple and Onion a cartoon. I enjoyed watching their interaction, it was genuine. As Sophia got older Jazz would remind Sophia how proud she was of her completing her first year of junior high at a Catholic school and encouraged her to continue rowing so she can get into the University of Michigan´s Rowing Team someday. One of my last fondest memories of Jasmine and Sophia was in June this year, it was Sophia´s first junior high school dance ever and Jasmine wanted to be there with me to walk to Sophia to her school dance. Jazz arrived gleaming with flowers and gifts for Sophia. Jasmine was so excited for Sophia and reminded her not to be nervous, because in Jazz's eyes, Sophia looked amazing. We took the last pictures with her that day, it is a moment I will never forget. I am so glad that I captured that moment on video and pictures. She hugged Sophia told her how lucky she was to attend a private school and said she was proud of the young girl she had become. I never thought that Jasmine would not be with us when someday Sophia graduates from high school. I wanted Jazz there to cheer on Sophia and congratulate her on her college acceptance letter, but sadly that day will never come.
On Friday, July 8 the day before she passed, we spoke for 2 hours and she had agreed that she would join me on the 22nd of July to Baja California, Mexico to get away from the noise in Los Angeles, she was excited and looking forward to spending time away she wanted to have fun and enjoy endless lobster and swim on the beautiful Mexican waves, but sadly that never came to be. She was so adventurous and always open to trying something new, embracing new cultures, including meeting new people, she didn´t discriminate, she was loving to all. Jazz was the most generous selfless person I knew. She was well read, well-traveled and educated. I always enjoyed my conversations with her, she was extremely intelligent, I loved that about her, I have other friends, but none are as interesting as Jasmine and none knew me as she did. Jazz was always willing to help anyone at any time, she was so free with her time. If she can help someone she would, but sometimes people would not return the kindness that she gave them, it never deterred her from continuing to speak to these people. I trusted her, I let her in my life, she knew my entire family and in return I just wanted her to be my friend. I will really miss her company. Jazz met many people in her time in Los Angeles, she left an impacting mark on everyone that crossed her path. She was with me during very important events in my life. I wanted the best for her, she deserved so much because she gave so much of herself to others. I enjoyed her optimism and support as a friend. I knew that turning to her would always put me at ease with the advice she gave me. She was looking forward to getting an apartment and wanted to get a part-time job as a caregiver or at a salon. Jazz was stronger than she gave herself credit, she was a survivor, she was a fighter. She appreciated everything she earned in life and was a selfless caring beautiful soul in this sometimes-cruel world.
She loved her mother, Emily and admired all her accomplishments and understood her love. She missed her father Ken Ford who left this world too soon. Her memories of her father, Ken were so deeply rooted in her heart that she never truly healed from that loss. She missed her father but found great solace and acceptance in Morgan her stepfather, who was always very kind to her. She spoke highly of her sister Naomi, brothers Jared and Aaron, sister-in-law Brooke and her first niece, Rivers. She saw how happy her mother; Emily was being a grandmother and that made her happy. The love that she had for her 3 siblings was always there even if they lived far from her.
Jazz made an impact on so many people, that sometimes she didn´t realize how special she truly was to this world, I am truly devasted that I lost Jazz too early. She will hold a special place in my heart and Sophia´s. The world lost a beautiful soul, who captured the hearts of so many people that met her. I am proud to call her my friend, I will always love her, she was the closest I ever allowed a friend to be in my adult life.
Jazz, I hope that you finally got away from the noise and were reunited with your father and have that peace that you have been searching for many years. May God give you the love you always wanted and a resting place you sought for so long.
Faris Lake Whitesell (Jaromscak)
August 16, 2022
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Emily, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Jasmine, our first grandchild, just like her name, a delicate beautiful flower meaning "gift from God," brought us such joy, especially to our grandfather Jeff McKay.
My very special niece whom I loved dearly, may she rest in peace. Proverbs 3:24. I miss everything about her, especially her infectious sweet laugh bringing joy, goodness, kindness and humility to this sometimes evil world.
Fly high Jazzy. Psalm 23:1-4
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