Marvin Ford
August 10, 2011
Marvin W. Ford, 93, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2011, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Born April 3, 1918, Marvin Wiltse Ford was the son of Homer and Bernice (Wiltse) Ford. Marvin served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer during WWII. On December 24, 1957, he was united in marriage to Ardythe Denney, to the union two daughters were born, Sherrie and Vivian. The family made their home in Des Moines and Marvin worked as a Sales and Parts Manager for Iowa Machinery and Supply Co. until his retirement. Marvin enjoyed recreation room activities at Valley View Village, his friends at the round table, Wii bowling, and was very proud of traveling to Washington D.C. with the Veteran’s Honor Flight one year ago. Most of all he loved spending time with Ardythe, and his family.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ardythe; two daughters, Sherrie (Rick) Butler and Vivian (Merle) Herren; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Sheehan. Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Morris Ford; and sisters, Gretchen McNally and Marge Schneel.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The Clarks
08/16/2011
Sorry to hear about your loss. We really enjoyed the times we shared with Marvin and your family thoughout the many years. We would see them often at Dahls and stop to talk with Marvin and Ardythe. Glad we could make it to the service it was really great to hear the stories of Marvin. You are in our thoughts and prayers and if you need anything please let us know.
Melvin, Rita and Julie
Joshua Phillips
08/14/2011
Aunt Ardythe-
So sorry for your loss. Uncle Marvin was a wonderful man and his presence will be missed. I remember your visits to Ft Wayne to see Greta and the visits to Dan and Margo's lake fondly. I am sorry that I cannot be there in person to extend my condolonces. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With love,
Joshua Phillips and family
Tan Nguyen
08/14/2011
My condolences to your family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss and would like to send my deepest sympathy to Ardythe. Marvin was one of the kindest person I ever
met. The type of person that smiles more even when things dont go the way it should. I will miss seeing him at dahls each week.