Cowlitz-Statewide County WA Archives Obituaries.....Ford,  George William  Jr. April 12, 2006
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Published in The Daily News on 4/19/2006.       www.tdn.com/obits
	 	
George William Ford Jr., 63, of Longview died April 12, 2006.

 He was born May 18, 1943 in Bellingham, Washington to George William Ford and 
Mary Catherine (Deter) Ford of Sumas, Washington. 

He enjoyed working much of his life in the Timber Industry and owning several 
other businesses through his lifetime. He worked and owned Cedar Shake Mills in 
several locations in the State of Washington, the last location being in 
Newport. While living in Newport, he enjoyed spending his extra time outdoors 
running a ranch with a variety of animals. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, 
and outgoing person always making friends wherever he traveled. He was a hard 
worker and was always setting new goals and following his dreams for success. 
George's last years were spent enjoying driving across the United States in his 
RV researching his family history in North Dakota and exploring small towns 
along the way.

 Above all, he was a great father, teaching common sense values and 
independence to his three surviving children: Sheri-Lee Quince of Newport, 
Washington, Patricia Ann Ford of Stanwood, Washington, and George W. Ford III 
of Longview, Washington. 

George had 3 brothers and 2 sisters, deceased are Richard Ford, and two half 
brothers Kenneth and Robert Hartwig. Surviving sisters are Darlene Feist and 
Shirley Groen. He has nine Grandchildren and one Great-Grandson.

 George will be remembered most for making long lasting positive impressions 
and bringing smiles to everyone he met throughout his lifetime.The family would 
like to thank the Longview Community Home Health and Hospice, as his remaining 
days were spent with comfort, care, dignity, and love.

A memorial service will be held at Sumas Washington Advent Christian Church, at 
1:00 pm on Saturday, April 22, 2006. 

Inurnment will be at Sumas Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 
2067, Longview, WA 98632. 


Arrangements by Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park and Crematory. 	


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