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OSLO, Norway - Richard (Rick) Lee Ford, 73, beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy) Ford, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Oslo, Norway following a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Thomas (T.C.) Ford, his daughter in-law, Helga Toender, and his two grandchildren, Aune Toender-Ford, and Tellef Toender-Ford. He is also survived by his brother, Gene S. Ford (Kimberly) and sister-in-law, Paige Houchins (Luke), two nieces, Sarah Ford Moore, and Rachel Houchins and many other relatives and friends.
Rick was born August 4, 1950, in Bethesda, Maryland to Wilma Sandberg Ford and Maurice Eugene Ford. He was raised in Oxon Hill, Maryland and graduated from the University of Richmond and then from the Virginia Commonwealth University with degrees in English and Mass Communication. He worked for the Department of the Army as a writer for Army Logistician Magazine, and then in 1989 joined the External Affairs group with the Department of Energy at Savannah River Site. He was a community volunteer but most frequently seen volunteering for Children's Place, Inc.
A memorial service will be held on November 1, 2023, at 3:00 at First Baptist Church of Aiken, officiated by Rev. John Carroll and Dr. Fred Andrea. A family visitation and Celebration of Life will follow the service at Newberry Hall.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Children's Place, Inc. (https://www.childrensplaceinc.org), 310 Barnwell Ave. NE, Aiken, SC 29801.
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Robert Bradford
November 8, 2023
With sadness we offer our sympathy and prayers for Peggy and all of Richard´s family. Bob and Debbie Bradford
Bruce Cadotte
November 2, 2023
Rick´s absence is a true loss to the community and the world. My deepest sympathies to Peggy and the whole family. It was a privilege to have been a colleague of his at SRS, and a delight to talk with him around town.
Michael Williamson
October 21, 2023
Heartbreaking to hear of Rick´s passing. My prayers go out to Peggy and their entire family.
Chris Bethmann
October 19, 2023
Peggy,
So sorry to hear of Ricks passing and offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Rick during Celebrity Waiter Night when he worked at our restaurant. A very kind and hard working gentleman. God bless you my friend.
Belinda Anthony
October 18, 2023
Peggy and T.C.,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Rick's passing. It was my pleasure to have all of you in my life. Rick was loved by many and I know he will be missed by all of the Children's Place Staff and all the lives he touched over the years. I am praying God will comfort you and T.C., T.C.'s wife, and his two grandchildren. Peggy, find comfort in the amazing legacy Rick has left behind. God blessed all of us with him and you! You are not alone. Please draw on all of us for support, hugs, and whatever you need. I love all of you so much.
Belinda Anthony
Joan Bozzone
October 18, 2023
Rick was such a wonderful man-a gentleman and a brilliant communicator, negotiator, and diplomat! He was such a pleasure to know! My sincere condolences to his dear family and friends! Joan Bozzone
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