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Loretta Ford
1920 - 2025
Loretta Ford
1920 - 2025
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BORN
1920
DIED
2025
Loretta Ford Obituary
Loretta Ford was a nurse who co-founded the first nurse practitioner program in the United States.
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(Photo: Ken Huth, for the University of Rochester School of Nursing)
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Lt Col Wendy S. Collins, USAF, Nurse Corps, Retired
March 25, 2025
On behalf of the Society of Air Force Nurses, please know we are mourning with you the death of our sister nurse, Dr Ford. It takes a patriot, willing to give of themselves to other human beings in their time of need, to step forth and join the ranks of our U. S. Army Air Force Nurse Corps. Your beloved one will be mourned and missed by many who served alongside her. We will include her name in our Memorial Program of the Society of Air Force Nurses in commemoration of her life and service to our nation.
With Sincerest Regards and Gratitude,
Wendy S. Collins, Lt Col, USAF, Nurse Corps (Retired)
Mary B. Neiheisel
March 22, 2025
Lee, You are the difference who made a difference.
You are the change who made us change for the better. You lifted us and made us strong.
You impacted Nursing in ways that will be known forever.
You made us practice with love, compassion, knowledge and high standards.
You are our inspiration and super shero.
You have our love, respect, admiration and gratitude now and forever.
Love and condolences to your dear daughter, Valerie, and your family.
Thank you, Lee, with deep love. Mary
Diane Trevena, MSN, ARNP-C
February 19, 2025
My sincerest condolences to Dr. Ford´s family. So many nurses are eternally grateful for Dr. Ford´s foresight in elevating the nursing profession to the practitioner level. I, for one. Her endeavors will never be forgotten.
Tony Spirito
February 17, 2025
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Sharron Krueger NP
February 6, 2025
Sincere condolences to the family. It's because of her work helping to develop the NP role that I have been able to work as an NP. RIP Dr Ford.
Mr.Jr.
February 5, 2025
My Condolences to her family and friends for the loss of Ms. Loretta Ford, who point the way for all who have desire to serve as nurse,
Carson Loveless
January 26, 2025
Condolences to her family
Halina B.Slowik MS, RN-C, NP
January 26, 2025
Dr Ford
We offer tribute to your holistic thought and legendary insightfulness in honoring the calling of nursing to a higher position. The role of Nurse practitioner has added depth, dignity and caring of our patients to a level unforeseen but so desperately needed and accepted. Thank you for being a pioneer in promoting Nursing in the advanced care of humanity.
Arlene Wright
January 25, 2025
Dr Ford was a true icon. Her legacy will live on in each and every Nurse Practitioner who is able to care for our patients in this special way and do what we do because of her vision , her fierce determination , her tenacious grit and true chutzpah! It was an honor and privilege to know her and share precious memories . Thank you Lee ...RIP knowing you have an empire here to pay it forward. XXOO
RB
January 25, 2025
Such an inspiration to women and nurse practioners, a field that truly has been at the forefront in helping people. Sincere condolences to the Ford family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you to give strength and comfort to you to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.
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