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Pierce Ford Obituary
Pierce was born on September 11, 1985 to Douglas Jeffrey and Donna (Rebarchak) Ford at Yongson Army Post in Seoul Korea. He joined the Marines in 2005, with his brother, David, and served with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines in Iraq where he earned the Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal and other recognitions. After his military service, Pierce worked in construction. He enjoyed all kinds of sports, and was an avid Lacross player. He belonged to the St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. He was a loving son and brother and will be missed by his family.
Pierce was preceded in death by his Grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Cookie Ford of Colorado Springs, CO, his siblings, Katie (Nic) Ferrington of Layfayette, CO, David Ford of Panama City, FL, Jamie Ford of Denver, CO, and Ryan Ford of Pendleton Marine Corp Base, CA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 at the St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Colorado Springs, CO on Monday, January 12, 2015. Interment with Military Honors will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.
Memorials to honor Pierce can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KA, 66675.
Online condolences can be made at www.thespringsfuneralservices.com.
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January 14, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. God has promised a time to bring back our dear ones who have passed away John 5:25.
January 13, 2015
Pierce, "Thank you" for your service in the Marines. May you rest in peace.
Mike and Ellen Filler
January 12, 2015
We pray that Pierce has found peace – cradled in the loving embrace of God, and that your family and friends draw some small measure of comfort knowing how much you loved, supported and cherished this beautiful young man.
With love,
Mike and Ellen Filler
January 12, 2015
My condolence for your loss. Please find comfort in the promise of Psalm 119 : 76. Diane.
Ben Guerin
January 12, 2015
From my family to your's we send our deepest condolences , our prayers are with you.
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