Stephen Ford

July 9, 1937 - March 15, 2021

Stephen C. Ford, age 83, passed away, with his family by his side, on March 15, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1937, raised in Battle Creek, Michigan by, Richard and Elizabeth Ford. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Suzanne Ford. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Ford; daughter, Krista (Michael) Gibson; son, Charlie (Innes) Ford; brothers Michael and Richard Ford. Also, his four grandchildren are celebrating his influence in their lives, Jessica (Timothy) Thomas, Allison (Steven) Stollar, Hanna and Jordan Ford. Also missing him, his two step sons and their families (four step-grandchildren), James (Cindy) Cronin and Michael (Allison) Cronin. A man of many endeavors, including US Sailing Champ, Air Force Reserves (8 years), Golf, Square Dancing, Racquetball, world class engineer, but he enjoyed nothing more than fishing. Despite his love for adventure, his family and friends were no second priority and he loved spending time with them. Family will receive friends briefly from 1pm-2pm on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINTON, 6699 N High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. A private Memorial Service will be held by family invitation only at 2pm following. In lieu of flowers, family requests that you make a donation to C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation https://castforkids.networkforgood.com/