Obituary of Judith "Judie" M. Ford

Judie Ford died peacefully on March 4, 2018 in Gladwin, MI in her eightieth year. Judie is survived by her husband Earl, her brother Andy, and her sons Douglas (Monica), David (Melissa), and Daniel (Jennifer). Her grandchildren are Desirae, Mitchell, Clayton, Caroline, and Peter. Her great-grandchildren are Ashlin, Deklyn, and Hayden. Judie is preceded in death by her Mother Doris (Dean), her Father Wayne Behling, and her brother Don. Judie was born on April 22, 1938 in Jackson, MI to Wayne and Doris Behling. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, MI and attended Michigan State University. Judie worked as church business administrator for the First United Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, MI. Judie's joy was her family, her dogs, and her garden. During her retirement years she was an active member in the Gladwin County Master Gardeners and the Herbs and More Society. She was also a county election canvasser and a member of the Gladwin County Republicans. Her greatest passion was dedicating time to the Presbyterian Women's organization at Beaverton First Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed worshipping with husband Earl and the entire church family. Judie beamed when discussing the genuine impacts to the community of the Beaverton Presbyterian Women. A memorial service for Judie will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Beaverton First Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, MI. Family members will be at the church to greet friends and relatives at 10 AM and there will be a luncheon following the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Beaverton First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women ("Presbyterian Women" First Presbyterian Church of Beaverton PO Box 424, Beaverton 48612). To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan 1-888-273-3553. All sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.