Kenneth Ford Obituary
Longtime Livingston, Montana business owner, Kenneth George Ford, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Livingston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ken was born on February 22, 1934 in Butte Montana to Irvin and Velma Ford.
He spent over 70 years as a business owner with Alpine Music, Alpine Electronics, Alpine Yamaha, and Radio Shack. He spent weekends riding snowmobiles and motorcycles at his cabin in the mountains and flying in his airplane. After retirement he spent the winters in Arizona playing golf and enjoying the warmer weather. Ken loved to fix things around the house and play games with friends and family. Most recently he enjoyed putting puzzles together.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lorena, and his parents Irvin and Velma Ford.
He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, Keith and Cindy Ford of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Wayne and Laurie Ford of Livingston, Montana; five grandsons Marshall (Carrie), Jason (Cheyenne), Brady, Casey (Amanda), and Layne. As well as great grandchildren Charlotte, Zakiel, and Caitlyn. He is also survived by his brother Melvin in Casper Wyoming, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life will be held at a future time and will be announced when arrangements are finalized.
To leave a condolence, please visit below. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home has been honored to care for Kenneth and his family.
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118 North 3rd Street P.O. Box 638, Livingston, MT 59047
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