Grace E. Ford Obituary
We bid farewell to Grace E. Ford of Mapleton, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Grace touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Grace E. Ford to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Georgan Gilmore and Rosa Gilmore (Waugh); her husband Jack Ford (S. Air Force); her children, Steve Ford and Cathy Rodenburg; and her in-laws, Lee and Wanda Ford.
She is survived by: her daughters, Terri Reed (Louis C.) of Castana, IA, Vicki Dorn (Don) of Sioux City, IA, Sandy Gripp of Sioux City, IA and Diane Lansink (Dean) of Danbury, IA; her children-in-law, Joan Ford (Daryl Ingram) of Mapleton, IA and Les Rodenburg of Mapleton, IA; her grandchildren, Nikki Ford, Kyle Ford, Louis P. Reed (Mindi), Renae Nichols (Adam), Clint Dorn, Lexy Deemer (Ken), Nathan Rodenburg, Clayton Gripp, Darren Gripp, Austin Gripp, Mikayla DeVries (Tanner), Brenna Lansink and Collin Lansink; and her sisters-in-law, Gwen Gilmore and Verna Gilmore. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren.
