Nancy Ford

Nancy Elizabeth Runyon Ford passed on Friday, Aug. 22. 

Her boundless joy, smile and excitement were a marvel to all in her life, even during her five-year experience with dementia.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Michael Ford; and two children, Asher and Isaac; all of whom feel deeply grateful for every moment together shaped by Nancy’s love. She is also survived by her caring and dedicated mom Marilyn Peterson; friend and sister Robin (Gary) Hempstead; loving brother Matthew (Linda) Runyon; bonus mom Marlene Runyon; mother-in-law Marcia Ford; and the extended Ford family whom she loved as her own. Her love extended to so many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, coworkers, friends, neighbors and many strangers. Nancy felt the strongest desire to love and care for everyone she met with all she felt able to give.

Nancy and Michael were able to spend many years working side by side, through businesses they created together and for a brief, never-forgotten adventure when Nancy accepted a position opening a telemarketing branch in South Africa in 1987. The wonderful adventures continued with their children. The four of them were hardly ever apart and the bonds they formed still guide each moment now. 

Nancy felt all things were possible, whether homeschooling, work-related or daily life.

Memorials can be made to OutYouth.Kindful.Com or to the Jay County Historical Society. 

Viewing will be Saturday, Aug. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. with services at 4 p.m. at Baird Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, Indiana.