Leslie Lloyd Ford's Obituary
Leslie Lloyd Ford, age 71, a resident of Moline, Kansas passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Sedan City Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas the son Lloyd and Jessie (Dutton) Ford. He graduated from Elk Falls High School and then attended four years of school in Wichita where he obtained his electrician journeyman’s license.
On May 8, 1956 Les was united in marriage to Dorothy Cain in Elk Falls, Kansas. Les worked through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as an electrician. He worked as a superintendent for several companies throughout his career. He was a member of Elk Falls United Methodist Church, Hope Lodge #155 AF & AM, Ladonia Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star, I.B.E.W. Local #271 of Wichita, Elk County Rodeo Association, and The Sons of The American Legion. Les enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids, fishing, hunting, playing cards, and taking care of his calves and chickens.
Les is survived by his wife Dorothy Ford of Moline, Kansas; one daughter Marilyn McNee and husband Dennis of Moline, Kansas; two sons, Steven Ford of Burden, Kansas and Michael Ford and his wife Nancy of Iola, Kansas; two sisters, Evelyn Condon of Elk City, Kansas and JoAnn Turner of Wichita, Kansas; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at Countryside – Zimmerman Funeral Home with Pastor Dena Allison officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Moline Cemetery with a Masonic service graveside. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Moline Chamber of Commerce for parks and recreation; contributions may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Countryside – Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas.
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