Airsman Hires Funeral Directors
John S. Ford
December 20, 2007
Visitation: Services:
December 27, 2007
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends may call after 6:00pm 		December 28, 2007
1:00pm
Waverly East Cemetery
Waverly, Illiniois 62692
Neece Funeral Home:Waverly, IL 62692
John S. Ford, 64 of Bellevue, Nebraska, died Thursday, December 20, 2007 in Bellevue, Nebraska. He is survived by his wife Grace, two sons, John Jeffrey Ford of Bellevue, Seth (wife Celeste) of San Diego, CA; two daughters, Tracy (husband, Robert) Brodhead of Columbia, MO, Jen Ford of Chicago, two sisters, Jean (husband, Morrie) Robertson of Jacksonville and Nancy (husband, Jim) Howard of Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren, Sarah, Ronan, Sam and Isabel. He retired as MSGT in the USAF, and was a member of VFW Post #2280 and FOE #3912. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, December 28, at Waverly East Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly. Memorials are suggested to Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com.
Memory Book
Sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a unique person who was so full of life. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.
-sent by Terry Campbell
Dear Grace, Seth and Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear the sad news about John. He will be missed very much. Our thoughts are with you in this very difficult time. Please stay in touch. Love, Per and Inger Lise Kaae
-sent by Inger Lise og Per Kaae
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in these days. "Cuz'n John" and I had a lot of fun researching our southern Illinois Ford family tree together via e-mail/internet thru the years. Even though we never could find our way to all of the Ford fortune somewhere out there, we certainly had fun in our hunt and the jokes along the way.
-sent by Dolores Ford Mobley
Grace, My heart goes out to you. I am sorry for your loss. Julie
-sent by Julie (Vinnola) Swezey
Our sympathies go to the family and close friends of John. He was a big hearted man who loved deeply.
-sent by Gerald Vinnola and Family
Dear Grace, Jennifer and Seth. I am so sorry to hear this sad news and know that my thoughts, prayers and tears are with you in this difficult time. I am so sorry I am not able to be there for the service. You will be missed dear John. With all my love, Susan
-sent by Susan Kaae
I was sorry to hear of John's passing. I hadn't seen him for quite a while, but thought of him often, as we were classmates all through school. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
-sent by Keith Points
Grace, remember me as the cousin who was taking Kay on the Alaska trip back in 2000. I know John was a part of trying to make it happen. We've never met and it has been years since we had seen and visited with John. Always in different parts of the USA. We were saddened to learn of his death. Our sincere condolances to you and your family. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Memories are the legacy of love!
-sent by Judy Seales Meiers (and Bill)
Grace and Family, Please know that you are all in our prayers. John and I worked together driving bus for Bellevue and we became good friends. After we left Bellevue we would have breakfast at least once a week and give the waitresses a hard time. I will miss John and our friendship. From the Big Man to John: Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed!
-sent by Steven Fabrizio
I worked with John in sporting goods sales. He was always positive and upbeat. The kind of man who lights up a room when he walks in. John was also one of the most knowledgeable that I know of. He was an expert in his field and his opinion was valued and respected. John was a wonderful man. We all will sorely miss him, he was such a special person.
-sent by Terry Paul
Dear Jean and Nancy, Sorry to hear of John's death. We had not heard anything about him in years, so didn't even know where he lived. You have our sympathy. We remember all of you children fondly, so many moons ago, next door in Waverly.
-sent by Howard & Frances Stewart
Dear Nancy & Jeannie, Tom and I were so sorry to hear about John's passing. He & I had reconnected about 4 1/2 yrs. ago and frequently emailed each other. (Mostly jokes from John) I had noticed the emails had stopped and I knew John had had surgery, but I didn't know he wasn't doing well. I will really miss him. My mother always told me that John was my "first love" back in the 3rd grade. My sympathies and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
-sent by Carolyn Parks Connolly
Dear Grace and family, We are so sorry. Please know we are here if you need anything. We will miss him dearly and are praying for you during this difficult time. Much Love, Jim, Christine, Colton, Tyler
-sent by Jim, Christine, Colton, Tyler Vinnola
With deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother, John.
-sent by Frances Seales Yoder
John & I were in the same classes at Waverly Grade School from 3rd grade through 5th grade--long time ago! I've thought about him over the years & wondered what he was doing with his life--from his obit mentioning several family members, I'm sure he'll be much missed by many. My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you.
-sent by Sharon (Adcock) Stewart
Nancy, Was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have my sympathy.
-sent by Jan Martin (Garlo)
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