Marjorie B. Ford
January 02, 2014
Marjorie Barbara Ford, daughter of Frederick and Barbara (Schloss) Cook of Rhodes, Iowa, passed away January 2, 2014 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by family.
Marge graduated from Baxter High School. She retired from Meredith Corporation after 21 years of service. Although recently Marge resided in Urbandale, she spent most of her adult life as a Southsider.
Marge was an avid Hawkeye fan, enjoyed doing crosswords, and put together countless jigsaw puzzles. She was a caring person whose home was open to anyone needing a place to stay.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ivan Ford; and siblings Christina, Leroy, Leonard, Melvin, Paul, Leota, and Luetta.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Shepard; three children, Barb (John), Anna (Fred) and Dan (Karen); five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway. Visitaton will begin at 10: a.m. and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens following.
Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
mitch & Connie Price
01/05/2014
May Ms Marjorie rest in peace!
Betsy Shay
01/05/2014
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The website doesn't include the visitation time yet. Visitation begins at 10:00 am.
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Patty Nansel
01/04/2014
Boyd and I loved Aunt Margie a lot! With her being such a Hawkeye fan and us Husker fans, it made for some pretty frank and spirited conversation! I always enjoyed being around her because she was such a warm and loving aunt---you could talk to her about anything. Like my mother, she kept a well stocked pantry and generously offered it up whenever you'd visit her. She was a good woman and I'm proud to be part of the same family!
Ray Russell
01/03/2014
Going to miss her, so sorry.