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Maurice Ford

July 7, 1929 ~ July 5, 2025

Maurice Duane Ford, 95, formerly of Mechanicsville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at The Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, Iowa. Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m., Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa. Luncheon to follow at the Mechanicsville Memorial Building. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. Maurice was born on July 7, 1929, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Harvey "Ralph" and Edith (Langley) Ford. He married Janet White, and to this union, two children were born, Michael and Julie. In 1981, he married Janet Maher and gained four daughters. Maurice served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He drove an Ambulance on the front lines. Maurice was a member of the American Legion Post 309 and the Cedar County Historical Society. He helped in the planning of the Veterans Park in Mechanicsville and was a member of the Mechanicsville Fire Department. Maurice worked as a mechanic for many years at Montz Implement in Mechanicsville and later Davis Implement in Tipton. After retirement, he worked for Ace Hardware in Mount Vernon. Maurice is survived by his wife, children, Julie Paintin, Laurie (Tom) Jewell, Linda (Larry) Beck, Jody (Brent) Montz, and Mary Ann (Jeff) Clark; 16 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Ford, and two brothers, Marvin and William Ford. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mechanicsville Fire Department or the American Legion Post 309, in Mechanicsville. Please share your support and memories with Maurice's family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.

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  1. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Mount Vernon

  2. Janet and Family,

    My sincere condolences to you and your family. I have many memories of our time as neighbors and using your backyard for our games. I don’t think we did too much damage…?

    Maurice will be missed by our family, especially grandma and grandpa. All the fun times of conversation, cards, and laughs will be missed. Great man who loved his family and friends and served his community.

    Sending thoughts and prayers,
    Mike Glover and family

  3. Jan, our Maurice is sorely missed–by you, of course, and by all who knew him, including Marla and me. She and I always enjoyed our visits to your home in Mechanicsville across the street from where my parents and your two good friends lived. It is a sad day all day as we mourn Maurice’s passing. All of us are lucky to have known him.

    Wayne Svoboda

  4. Janet and family, deepest sympathies to you and your families.. Maurice was such a nice man!

  5. Janet and family please know many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorow.
    Sincerely,
    Sharon Otte

  6. Jan and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss…..may you all find comfort in the many memories you shared🙏
    Sally Scott Filkins

  7. Jan-
    Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Maurice was such a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.

  8. Maurice will be foundly remembered as a truly sweet and loving soul! Sending love to you all.
    Christy Bauer and Family


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