Betty Ford's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa

Betty Ford

December 28, 1931 - September 21, 2026 (94 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

Betty Ford's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa

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Betty Ford

December 28, 1931 - September 21, 2026 (94 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

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Betty Ford Obituary

Betty Ford, born on December 28, 1931 in Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2026. Betty leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband George V. Ford; her son Gregory M. Ford; her parents, Adron Claycomb and Alberta Claycomb; her sister June Tewell; her brother-in-law Vernon Tewell; her sister Carol Mahin; her brother-in-law Fred Mahin Sr.; her niece Cinda Lewis; Melvin Mahin.

She is survived by: her son Kirk Ford; her daughters-in-law, Sheryl Ford of Marion, Iowa and Rhonda Ford of Wellington, Colorado.; her grandchildren, Kindra Ford, Dustin Hatten of Carr, Kyle Ford, Shannon of Fort Collins, Tyler Ford, Bekah of Warrenville and Lily Ford of Marion, Iowa.; her great grandchildren, Lucy, Zoe, Levi, Jackson, Zeek, Remi and Josie; and her nieces and nephews, Pam Semple, Brenda Nesler, Glenda Rotramel, Linda Patton, J. V. Tewell, Mike Tewell and Fred Mahin Jr..

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