Past RI Director and Treasurer Ford dies

Rotary International News - 11 October 2007

Past RI Director and Treasurer Luther Ford, of Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, died on 8 October at the age of 96.

He served as RI director in 1977-79 and treasurer in 1978-79. A Rotarian since 1946, Ford was a member of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis. He also served as district governor.

Ford was a partner in a Minneapolis bluing manufacturing company bearing his name. A past president of the Viking Council of the Boy Scouts of America, he was a director of the United Way of Minneapolis Area and chair of the Bloomington School Board. Ford was also a director of the Minneapolis Family and Children’s Service.

A memorial service will be held at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Old Shakopee Rd., in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA, on Saturday, 3 November, at 6:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Minneapolis will also honor Ford at its meeting on Friday, 26 October.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Education Foundation of Bloomington - Senior Scholarship Program, at Education Foundation of Bloomington, Community Education Campus, 2575 W. 88th St., Bloomington, MN 55431 USA.

Ford is survived by his son, Jim. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Jim Ford at 3110 Alden Pond Lane, Eagan, MN 55121 USA.

12 Comments:

At 10:53AM on 13 November 2007, Obiebennu Jude A C wrote: Just to tell PRIDS family it is a dept we all owns to our God.Thank God that FORD work for him while on earth in servic above self.

At 12:03PM on 5 November 2007, SHANMUGAVEL S wrote: On behalf of the Rotary club of Virudhunagar and RI District 3210, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the family and pray to the almighty to give them strength to bear the great loss. May his soul rest in peace.

At 3:55PM on 16 October 2007, RTN MOSES ARYEE (D9100) wrote: MAY THE LORD GRANT HIM A PEACEFUL RESTING PLACE.

At 12:46PM on 16 October 2007, Rtn.s.Nagarajan,President,Rotary club,Nagercoil central wrote: On behalf of Rotary club of Nagercoil central,RID3210, we express our deep condolences to the ailling family and we pray the almighty to give moral support to all his family members.

At 12:35PM on 16 October 2007, Rtn.R.Rajesh wrote: May his soul rest in peace, My heart felt condolences

At 10:38AM on 16 October 2007, Rtn. Krishan Arora, wrote: On behalf of Rotary Club Of Jullundur ( ID: 15259) RID 3070, we express our sympathy to the bereaves family for this irreparable loss. May almighty rest the departed soul in peace. His contributions for Rotary will always be remembered. Rtn. Krishan Arora, President Rotary Club Of Jullundur.

At 1:40PM on 15 October 2007, Rtn. Md. Shahed Hasan. ICT Consultant wrote: On behalf of Rotary Club Mainamati (Club ID: 65878) RID 3280 we are expressing deep condolences to the grieved family. Wish all the family members recover from the trauma they are passing through for the irreparable loss. May Almighty rest the departed soul in peace.

At 1:36PM on 15 October 2007, Rtn.Alexander Manuel wrote: I deeply mourn the sad demise of past RI Dirrector Rtn. Luther Ford. My heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in peace.

At 10:25AM on 15 October 2007, PDG M.C.Das 3020 India wrote: Rotary Family has lost, in Rtn. Luther Ford, a Past RI Director, Past Treasurer, PDG and above all, a dedicated Rotarian who served Rotary for 61 years. He is a great source of inspiration to the Rotarians of this generation. My heartfelt condolences to Jim and other members of Ford's family! May God, the Almighty, grant eternal peace to the soul of Rtn. Luther Ford

At 8:59PM on 14 October 2007, Sharon Hurlstone wrote: On behalf of the Rotary club of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, we offer our sincere condolences to the famly members or PRID Ford. May his soul rest in peace. Sharon Hurlstone President Rotary Club of Grand Cayman

At 10:17AM on 13 October 2007, PDG. NAGARAJU.G, 3190, INDIA wrote: Our condolences to family members of PRID Ford. May his soul rest in peace.

At 12:49AM on 12 October 2007, Rtn G.Muthukrishnan of RID 3200 wrote: My condolances to the family members of Past RI Director and Treasurer Ford. "May his soul rest in Piece"

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