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Janice M. Ford
Janice M. FordYellowRoseJanice M. Ford, 80 of LaRue, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 3, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 6, 1936 in Morral to the late John P. and Viola G. (Hickman) Smith.

On September 10, 1955 she married Thomas D. Ford in the LaRue United Methodist Church and he died May 15, 2013.  She was also preceded in death by a "grandchild", Noel Ford.

She was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church. Janice worked at Fulfillment in Marion and later worked with her husband at the family business, Ford Hardware which in the late seventies became Ford Appliance, until their retirement in 2012.

She was active in several mothers clubs over the years, most recently the Jam Club and the LaRue Book Club.

Throughout the years Janice and Tom traveled the world to places such as Hawaii, Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, several European countries, England, Russia, France Germany, Singapore, Bali, the Great Barrier Reef as well all fifty states.  Their accommodations ranged from tent camping to cruising.  They traveled with close friends, Bill and Sandy Columber.  Janice loved playing slot machines; every birthday she had to make a trip to Hollywood Casino and Der Dutchman.

She is survived by three sons, Douglas A. (Kim) Ford of LaRue, David A. (Beth) Ford of Edison and Thomas P. (Maria) Ford of LaRue; grandchildren Andrew (Toni) Ford, Dustin (Ashley) Ford both of LaRue, Abby Ford of Edison, Callie Boblenz of LaRue and Jameson Boblenz of Fort Wayne, Indiana; great grandchild Odessa Ford of LaRue; a brother, Lawrence Smith; a brother-in-law, Richard (Alice) Ford of St. Joseph, Michigan, a sister-in-law, Nancy Ford of Delaware.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the LaRue United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mike Raypholtz officiating.  A gathering of family and friends will follow in the annex of the church.  Private family burial will be held at a later date in LaRue Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to LaRue United Methodist Church, 166 N High Street, P. O. Box 327, LaRue, OH 43332.

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#1 from: Lisa McNamee
 
Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 3:09 PM

So Sorry for your loss.  You're in our thoughts & prayers.



#2 from: Marke & Denise Lyon
Marion, Ohio
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 4:48 PM

Dear Fords - We are so sorry for your loss! Janice will be so missed... Our thoughts & prayers are with you & all of your family.

Much love,
Marke & Denise Lyon



#3 from: John and Kay Coder
Marlon
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 5:20 PM

Tom and Family John and I are so sorry for the loss of your Mother



#4 from: Terry and Barb kemp
 
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 7:29 PM

Dear Tom and family,
     We are so sorry for the loss of your mother.  We had a lot of fun times with your mom and dad thru the years at coonies and all their friends!!!!!  Always looked forward to seeing them on Friday nights.  
    We are sending you lots of hugs and you are in our thoughts and prayers.



#5 from: Chris Oldham
Elkmont Alabama
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 7:33 PM

My thoughts and prayers to Doug, David, and Tommy and their families. I had the good fortune of being part of Tom and Janice's "extended" family as my sister Kim has been married to Doug since 1979. Janice always treated me like family and she was and always will be one of my all time favorite people. God Bless.



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#7 from: Joan Wagner
The Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory
Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 8:38 AM

Our deep sympathies to the Ford family. I always enjoyed talking with your parents about their many adventures.  After your father died, your Mother continued to come to the restaurant and usually sat in Jennifer's section so she could see others coming in.  From all of us--Praise God



#8 from: Mary Howell
Marion, Ohio
Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 3:55 PM

You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mother. Your family's in my prayers. May God be with all of you at this difficult time.



#9 from: Ray & Carol Springer
Powell, Ohio
Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 7:49 PM

We are so sorry for your loss, wishing your family to enjoy all your wonderfull memories to bring you comfort. Love to all.



#10 from: Ted and Susie Kavanagh
Richwood
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 12:14 PM

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Ford family in the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a great lady and we always enjoyed seeing  her. She will be missed.



#11 from: Harvey & Jessica Osborn
LaRue
Sat, Jan 7, 2017 at 11:35 AM

Doug & family we are sorry for loss we send you our deepest condolences, our prayers are with you.

Harvey and Jessica Osborn



#12 from: Jennie Friend
LaRue
Sat, Jan 7, 2017 at 5:15 PM

 So sorry for your lose. May God walk with you an always remember the good times. love Jen



#13 from: Annette Ridgway Oke
Pittsburgh, PA
Sat, Jan 7, 2017 at 6:01 PM

Tommy and Family,  I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom.  I have great memories of the trips that we all took with your Mom and Dad. They were such fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annette and Charles Oke



#14 from: Dwight Ramge Family
Mt. Victory
Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 11:34 AM

We wish to express our condolences to your families.  We were unable to attend the celebration of life, but we have your families in our thought and ptayers



#15 from: Lynda Virden Bowers
Columbus, Ohio
Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 2:29 PM

So sorry to hear of Janice's passing.  We were friends from early childhood and graduated in the class of '54 at the LaRue High School.  We did see each other at the alumni gatherings.  The last time was in 2014.  My thoughts are with her family.  




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