Carol Ford obituary: Carol Ford's Obituary, Casper
In Memory Of
Carol A. Ford
1937 - 2023
In Memory Of
Carol A. Ford
1937 - 2023
Carol enjoyed spending time in her flower garden tending her roses, reading westerns, sewing beautiful square dance clothes, painting landscapes, dancing, camping and vacationing with her family.
Square dancing was an important part of hers and Mel’s life. They were dance partners for 65 years. They taught and cued dancers in 3 different national square dance conventions.
For 10 years they taught square dancing to summer youth groups at Martin’s Cove. They also volunteered at jr high and high schools in Casper teaching Square dancing.
In 2000, at the request of the Casper Chamber of Commerce, they coordinated the USA West Square Dance Festival which hosted over 1000 dancers from around the world.
Carol and Mel enjoyed teaching square dancing and round dancing in Casper for 25 years.
Carol also enjoyed helping her daughter with her volunteer work. She helped with Relay for Life for 13 years. She was also involved in putting on the Bark For Life event for 9 years.
She is survived by her husband Mel Ford of Casper, WY; son, Pat(Carolyn) Ford of Parker, CO; daughter, Angelene(James) Lukenbach of Casper, WY: granddaughters, Kylie Ford of Colorado Springs, CO and Lindsey (Nathan) Goetsch of Windsor, CO.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Casper in Carol Ford's memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
Carol enjoyed spending time in her flower garden tending her roses, reading westerns, sewing beautiful square dance clothes, painting landscapes, dancing, camping and vacationing with her family.
Square dancing was an important part of hers and Mel’s life. They were dance partners for 65 years. They taught and cued dancers in 3 different national square dance conventions.
For 10 years they taught square dancing to summer youth groups at Martin’s Cove. They also volunteered at jr high and high schools in Casper teaching Square dancing.
In 2000, at the request of the Casper Chamber of Commerce, they coordinated the USA West Square Dance Festival which hosted over 1000 dancers from around the world.
Carol and Mel enjoyed teaching square dancing and round dancing in Casper for 25 years.
Carol also enjoyed helping her daughter with her volunteer work. She helped with Relay for Life for 13 years. She was also involved in putting on the Bark For Life event for 9 years.
She is survived by her husband Mel Ford of Casper, WY; son, Pat(Carolyn) Ford of Parker, CO; daughter, Angelene(James) Lukenbach of Casper, WY: granddaughters, Kylie Ford of Colorado Springs, CO and Lindsey (Nathan) Goetsch of Windsor, CO.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Casper in Carol Ford's memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
Services & Gatherings
Service
Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:00am
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
710 E Second
Casper, WY 82601
Directions & Map
Reception
Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Casper Senior Center, 1841 East 4th Street, Casper, WY, 82601
Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family
Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family