Family owned and operated for over 85 years.
Keith D. Ford, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Dorothy Ford; brother, Gordon Ford; sister and brother-in-law, Marge and John Dailey. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of forty years, Judy Ford; children, Sean and Laura Ford, Casey and Valerie Ford, Stacey and Erik Benton; grandchildren, Kellen, Annika, Elliot, Sullivan, and soon to be born, baby Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Ross and Fran Ford; sister-in-law, Jean Ford; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:30 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 4-7:30 PM at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to The American Diabetes Association.
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February 15, 2017 11:38am
Dear Judy,
My sympathies are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. My prayers are with you especially during these difficult days to come.
- Grant Carmichael
February 15, 2017 10:17am
Dear Ross, Fran & the entire Ford family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. If you ever want to talk or hang out, just yell 😊
Nancy, Peter & Myles Anderson
- nancy anschuetz
February 13, 2017 10:25am
Judy and family....my sincere condolences to all of you....may peace and comfort surround you as you journey through the days ahead. Blessings, Barb Dinger
- Barb Dinger
February 12, 2017 4:18pm
Sean and Family,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of prayers for your comfort and strength.
- Sarah Dabrowski
February 12, 2017 3:56pm
Judy and family!
I am so sorry for your loss! Please know I will be thinking of you and praying for all of you. Keith was such a wonderful and caring husband and father.
Love,
Angela Reader
- Angela Reader
February 12, 2017 2:44pm
Dear Ford Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Keith was a great and fun man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
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- John and Mandy Pike
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