Morna June (Rickert) Ford of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 6, 2013 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Eva Rickert, sister Vivian, her son Greg Ford and grandson Josh Ford. She is survived by her husband Bob, of 63 years, her children Doug (Karen) Ford, Jody (Kraig) Haybarker, Beth Ball, Dave (Joy) Ford and daughter-in-law Nancy Solomon; grandchildren Brooke Ford (Josh), Bob (Julie) Ford, Doug (Morgan) Ford, Jason (Corrine) Haybarker, Brian Haybarker, Brandy (Andy) Pullen, Michele (Andy) Ostrander, Gerrid & Justin Ball, Mike & Mark Ford and eight great-grandchildren; brother Darle (Joan) Rickert, sister-in-law Viriginia (Don) Anderson and brother-in-law Jim (Peggy) Ford. Morna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her joy in life was her family, especially her great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday 4-7 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell MI. Funeral services will be Monday 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 621 E. Main Street, Lowell. Rev. Rick Blunt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Flat River Outreach Ministries, 11535 Fulton St E Lowell, MI 49331 or the Pink Arrow Project, c/o Lowell Community Wellness, P.O. Box 246, Lowell MI 49331.
