Celebrating the life of

Ken Ford

11 Nov 1945 - 05 Apr 2023

Family and friends

Kenneth Ford, 77, passed away on April 5, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after fighting prostate cancer. Ken was born to Marilyn and Harold in 1945 near Boston, where he enjoyed childhood with his sister Lynn, playing golf and baseball, being a summertime golf caddy, and developing a lifelong sweet tooth thanks to his dad’s candy business. After high school, Ken attended Boston College where he fo... more

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KEN'S FAMILY Ken is survived by his wife, Jeanne; his children, Jonathan, Joshua, Monique, Kirsten and Craig; his sister Lynn, his niece and nephew Kim and Jimmy; and many loving friends across the country. He is predeceased by his mother and father, Marilyn and Harold, and his brother-in-law, Jim.

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1944

Jonathan Ford Mom & Dad the year before Ken was born

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1945

Jonathan Ford

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11 Nov 1945Worcester, MA, United States

Jonathan Ford A smiley Ken at 3 months old :)

Joshua F. What a smirk!

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1948

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1949Mystic Lakes, Massachussetts

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1950

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1950

Jonathan Ford Ken & Lynn

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1950

Jonathan Ford Lynn Ken Jimmy

1950

Jonathan Ford

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5 Oct 1955

Jonathan Ford A great shot of young Ken!

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1956

Jonathan Ford Ken & Lynn

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1956

Jonathan Ford Ken, Mom & Lynn

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1956

Jonathan Ford

1956

Jonathan Ford Little League Pitcher

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1956

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1956

Jonathan Ford Golfing as a kid

Jonathan E. Ken never hit a during the years we played here in San Antonio. He would hit 5 iron 220 yards off the tee every time. I would hit driver and...

1958

Jonathan Ford

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1963

Jeanne Ford Ken in the 1963 high school yearbook

👶Ken's daughter Kirsten was born

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🎓 Ken graduated from Boston College

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1970

Jonathan Ford Ken at a work event in the 70's, full mustache :)

👶Ken's son Craig was born

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1971

Jonathan Ford Ken's kids Kirsten & Craig

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1975

Jonathan Ford Ken with some big 70's hair

felicia z. He looks a little like Will Ferrell here! Ha

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1979

Jonathan Ford Kirsten, Mom, Kim, Dad, Craig, Jimmy

👶 Adopted Monique as his daughter

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1980

Jonathan Ford Work dinner

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1980

Jonathan Ford 👶Ken's son Jonathan was born

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1981

Jonathan Ford Ken and Jonathan - Jonathan's 1st birthday and parrot shenanigans

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1981

Jonathan Ford Making 1-year old Jonathan laugh on New Years

👶Ken's son Joshua was born

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1984Dover, MA, United States

Jonathan Ford Ken and his dad

1986

Jonathan Ford Ken's niece and nephew, Kim & Jimmy, and kids Jonathan, Monique and Joshua

1987Dover, MA, United States

Jonathan Ford Ken and his mother

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1987Dover, MA, United States

Jonathan Ford Ken and his niece Kim

1988

Jonathan Ford Ken meeting Jerry Lewis on TV at the annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon!

1988Dover, MA, United States

Jonathan Ford Some summer relaxation at his parents' place

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken meeting one of the Dallas Cowboys

1989

Jonathan Ford

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken standing next to John Kluge, owner of Metromedia

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken meeting golf legend, Byron Nelson

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken meeting NFL star, Bill Bates

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken at the opening of the new LDS head quarters in San Antonio, TX.

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken meeting Ray Floyd, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken meeting the host of Entertainment Tonight, Leeza Gibbons

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1989

Jonathan Ford Ken with Martin Mull, star of the hugely successful Mr Telephone marketing campaign

1989

Jonathan Ford Ken at a Metromedia work event

Ken and his family move to Boulder, Colorado.

Jeanne Ford1991

1991

Jonathan Ford 1st place in a corporate golf tournament!

1992

Jonathan Ford Ken at the International Pro-Am Golf Tournament

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25 Dec 1992

Jonathan Ford Christmas 1992 - Jonathan, Ken, Joshua

1993

Jonathan Ford Olympic Golf Classic

Ken and I go back more than 30 years when I first met him here in San Antonio. We met on a golf course where I was working for a PGA Senior tour event. We became instant friends! Through the next 30 years we worked together at several different companies and were always there for each other through thick and thin. I share the common bond of that h...

Jonathan Epstein15 Jun 1993

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1999Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jonathan Ford

1999Wolf Creek Pass, southwest Colorado

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1999

Jonathan Ford Driving home from Durango, Colorado and having fun with grapes

1999Million Dollar Highway, southwest Colorado

Jonathan Ford

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1999

Jonathan Ford Ken and Jeanne took his sister Lynn out hiking when she visited.

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1999

Jonathan Ford Smiles in the car

1999

Jonathan Ford Ken at home.

2000

Jonathan Ford

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Nov 2000Berkeley, CA & Muir Woods

Jonathan Ford Thanksgiving visit to Berkeley, California to see Jonathan and a visit to Muir Woods

Ken and Jeanne move to Los Angeles for Ken's job at J2 Global

Jeanne FordSep 2001

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17 Nov 2001Joshua Tree National Park

Jonathan Ford

23 Nov 2001Calabasas Peak Trail

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8 Dec 2001Eagle Rock Loop Trail

Jonathan Ford Ken taking in the views....

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23 Dec 2001

Jonathan Ford Christmas at Jeanne's cousin's house in Phoenix, Arizona

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27 Dec 2001Arizona

Jonathan Ford Hiking near Phoenix, Arizona Trip

2002Parker Mesa Trail, Malibu

Jonathan Ford

2002Mishe Mokwa /Sandstone Peak Trail

Jonathan Ford

2002Castro Crest Trail

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2002El Matador State Beach, Malibu

Jonathan Ford

2002Saddle Peak Trail

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2005HI, United States

Jonathan Ford Trip to the Big Island, Hawaii

2005

Jonathan Ford Visiting with his friend Jon Epstein

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20 Feb 2006

Jonathan Ford Ken adventuring with Jeanne

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2007

Jonathan Ford J2 Holiday Party

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15 Oct 2007

Jonathan Ford "The Cable Guy" - Let's not forget about dad's goofy sense of humor :)

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2009

Jonathan Ford Working at j2 Global

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2010

Jonathan Ford Ken adventuring in nature over the years....

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2010

Jonathan Ford Visit with Josh, Monique and Nicole

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16 Jun 2010Sedona, AZ, United States

Jonathan Ford Jeanne and Ken getting married on Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona

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2011

Jonathan Ford Some of Ken's cloud photos were printed in the paper!

Ken and Jeanne move back to Boulder.

Jeanne FordMay 2012

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2015

Jonathan Ford Ken's Photography

Jeanne F. This picture was selected to be in the city of Boulder's Open Space Mountain Parks 2015 "Art Inspired by the Land" exhibition

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7 Jun 2019Flagstaff, Boulder, CO

Jonathan Ford Ken, Josh and Jonathan hiking

2020Goshawk Ridge Trail, Eldorado Springs

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2021

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2022

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Those who were blessed to have associated with Ken in his lifetime would agree, he was a man of intellect, perfect employer and friend all wrapped up in kindness. Our paths crossed when I was hired at LDS in S.A. as his Admin in the Marketing Dept. It was a new and exciting time in the communications industry. Moving on after LDS, throughout the ...

Carolyn Sizemore2023

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This is so hard to write because i can’t believe Ken is gone … I met Ken back in 2006 at j2. He was my boss, but like no other. Ken was that leader that you read about… wise and brilliant, yet calm and humble. I used to sit at the desk outside his office and it wasn’t unusual to see a line of employees waiting to get advice from Ken. And he always ...

felicia zigman8 May 2023

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It's just so sad. Ken will be so missed by all who knew him. He was such a kind, giving man with a great sense of humor and so full of life. We met soon after Ken & Jeanne moved to California. We became close friends and bonded over our love of racquetball and technology. Racquetball was twice a week like clockwork for years, until he moved to Colo...

Todd Fine11 May 2023

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2015

Jonathan Ford Ken's Photography - His Favorites

Kimberly Connell These are just a FEW of the smiles this loving man put on the faces of everyone he loved! We really miss you Uncle Ken. I hope you and my Mother get to see the Beautiful Souls you have been missing for so long. God Bless you and you Family that is missing you so deeply 🙏💜

5 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell This picture is of my Father James Connell, who is Ken’s brother in law, with my brother Jim and I, with Ken’s kids, Jonathan, Joshua, and Monique!

5 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell This is a picture of Ken and my Mom Marilynn (Lynn) with their Mother, Marilyn Ford!

Kimberly Connell Ken and his Father!

Kimberly Connell Uncle Ken looking sharp!

Kimberly Connell Ken and his parents!

Kimberly Connell Ken with his parents in Dover Ma., and there is a beautiful picture of his sister on the table next to him!

Kimberly Connell Ken with his sister Marilyn

Kimberly Connell Ken with his Mother, Marilyn Ford

Kimberly Connell Uncle Ken and his sweet Aunt!

Kimberly Connell Ken and his sister Marilyn!

Kimberly Connell Ken and his younger sister Marilyn

Kimberly Connell Uncle Ken came to visit us in Wrentham Ma! This picture is of me, Uncle Ken, and my brother Jim!

Kimberly Connell Uncle Ken came to visit! This is me, Uncle Ken, and Jimmy!

5 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Uncle Ken with his Father, Harold Ford. My Grandfather .

27 Aug 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken with Santa!

4 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell This is Jonathan, Ken’s son, with my brother Jim and I!

27 Aug 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken working on his parents car!

8 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken playing with his sister Lynn!

8 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell I Love that Lynn, Marilyn Ford, and Ken are all looking at the sky here!

8 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Lynn and Ken!

8 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Lynn with her big brother Ken!

8 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken being funny with Lynn!

10 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Harold Ford, Ken, and Marilyn Ford Spending time on his parents porch! It was Always beautiful out there!

8 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken and his sister Lynn!

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken’s Father Harold Ford, his son Ken, and Ken’s little sister Lynn

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell The Ford Family Harold and his wife Marilyn, son Ken, and daughter Lynn

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken and Lynn with Santa

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken talking with his Mom and Dad!

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Harold Ford and his son Ken Ford

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Harold Ford holding his daughter Lynn, and his son Ken is walking happily by his Dads side

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Mother and son! Marilyn Ford and Ken Ford

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken, his Friend, and Lynn!

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken and Lynn with Family at Christmas time!

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken, his Mother Marilyn Ford and little sister Marilyn Ann Connell

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken turning the playground toy that spins! Lynn looks like she has no fear!

15 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken and his little sister Lynn

Ken sitting with his little sister Lynn by the lake!

Kimberly Connell23 Sep 2023

24 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken at his sister Lynn’s wedding He is standing next to his brother in laws sister, Marilyn Connell and she is also the Maid of Honor

24 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken at his sister’s wedding! In this picture, Ken is escorting the Mother of the groom down the isle with his soon to be brother in law!

24 Sep 2023

Kimberly Connell Ken, with his Mother, and soon to be brother in law!