Bobby W. Ford

Bobby W. Ford, 59, passed away on Sept. 25, 2007, at his home in Moses Lake, Wash.

Bobby was born in Hearne, Texas, to Woodie Ford and Clarice Austin. He was adopted by his aunt Virginia Jordan Guyton. Bobby was raised by another aunt,who he knew as his mother, Florine Connally of Fort worth, Texas.

Bobby traveled and lived in many places, such as Texas, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Hawaii, Las Vegas and Washington, where he lived out the rest of his life.

Survivors include his wife and best friend Elizabeth of Moses Lake; sons Bobby W. Ford Jr. and his wife, Heather and Christopher W. Ford; daughters Rosella and Christina L. Ford; stepchildren Cristina Bennion and her husband, Charles, Ryan Shirck, Ben Carpenter of Couer d' Alene, Adam Carpenter and Joe Florea, both of Moses Lake, and Josh Florea of Bonners Ferry; a grandson, Alvari Ford, and another grandson on the way; step-grandchildren Celsey and Caleb Bennion; and God children Adrian, Raven, Ian and Coltan Reader.

Bobby is also survived by many dear friends. He touched everyone he met and left something with us all. He will be greatly missed. We love you Bobby.