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In Memory

Michael J Ford - Class Of 1972 VIEW PROFILE

Michael J Ford

Michael J. Ford

July 19, 1953 — March 31, 2004

Our loved one made his journey home at 8:57 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31. Mike, best known as "Spanky" or the ''South Bend Super Spank;' will be greatly missed. While on earth he traveled the path that was designated for him, touching many people's lives along the Nay. He had vision and a message of wisdom to spread to others. He followed The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, and this resulted n the ultimate: a spiritual awakening. As Spanky would say, Thank you Jesus!

Mike is survived by his two daughters, Tracy Ford (James Hopkins), Aaron Krawczyk, and one special grandson, Zachery Krawczyk, all of South Bend, Ind.; a brother, Danny Ford of South Bend; three sisters, Vickie Ford of Bradenton, Fla., Debbie (John) Fltterling of Osceola, Ind., and Mary (Michael) Bolts of Lakeville, Ind.; five nieces and five nephews. 

Spanky was blessed with the gift of making friends. He considered his friends as part of his family: Bob and Sharon Kresca, Fred Hancock, TR, Harvey, Kim, Cid (a.k.a., "Sugar Nazi"), Pam, Brian, Danny and Connie. This special list of Spanky's family could go on and on. Spankys special friends touched his life and contributed so much to his life. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Ford. Mike graduated from LaSalle High School in 1972. He was employed at South Bend Stamping for 17 years. He was an advocate for Self Help. He had a big heart, and knew what exactly to say to you to put a smile on your face.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Little Flower Catholic Church. Rev. Andre Leveille, CSC, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call one hour before services In the church. The HICKEY Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17131 Cleveland Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Newspapers.com

11/10/2023 EJS

 



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