Ford, Douglas Arnold

Douglas Arnold Ford - age: 61
(January 11, 1951 to September 15, 2012 )
Resident of Ukiah, California

Obituary:
Douglas Arnold Ford
passed away from complications with pneumonia September 15, 2012 with his family by his side. Doug was born January 11, 1951 at Ukiah General Hospital, in Ukiah, California to Arnold and Gloria Ford. “Doug was born with a heart of gold”.
Upon Doug going into his senior year he decided to join the U.S. Army to serve his Country at the age of 17. Doug’s tour of Vietnam changed his life forever. He later returned to Ukiah High to receive his diploma.
Doug loved working with his hands and was a great mechanic. He also loved to fly the American flag, chase women and there was never a Chevy he didn’t lust after. Doug moved up to Idaho and lived there for many wonderful years to be close to his son, Doug Jr. . He was proud of his home and enjoyed working in his yard.
Doug ended up moving back to Ukiah in 1997 to be his mother’s caregiver until her death, and then stayed on to once again help take care of his father until his passing in 2011.
Doug is proceeded by his mother and father (whom he loved dearly), Arnold H. Ford and Gloria P. Ford (Bishop), and by his brother-in-law Teddy J. Babcock.
Doug is survived by his son, Douglas A Ford Jr. and his two daughters Dawnelle and Trish, his sister’s; Trudy Babcock, Charlene, best friend and brother-in-law Martin Moyer, Kathy and brother-in-law Keith Linville. He was also loved by many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank his friend and caregiver Becky who helped him through his last days.
There will be graveside services with family and friends Thursday, September 20, 11 am at the Ukiah Cemetery. Doug will be missed by all who knew him and knows that we will all be together again someday. We love you Doug!!!