Cory Ford

Cory Ford, 45, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in Cedar Falls.  He was born July 28, 1973 in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Robert & Joetta (Hopson) Ford.  He attended the University of Minnesota in Duluth and received his Certificate of Broadcasting from Brown Institute of Broadcasting.  He started his broadcasting career in Pierre, South Dakota.

Survivors include his three sons, Grant Lindsey of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Mason Ford of Allison, Iowa and Hayes Ford of Cedar Falls, Iowa; his parents of Ashland, Wisconsin and his sister, Christy (Jay) Lux and nephews Aidan and Gavin Lux of Forest Lake, Minnesota.

His boys were the light of his life.  He loved to hunt and fish in the north woods.  Cory had a quick smile, hearty laugh, and heart of gold.  He volunteered with many local fund raising efforts for youth and Veteran's programs.

"The winds that sometimes take something we love, are the same that bring us something we learn to love.  Therefore we should not cry about something that was taken from us, but, yes, love what we have been given.  Because what is really ours is never gone forever."  Bob Marley.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home in Cedar Falls.  A memorial service will be held at a later date in Ashland, Wisconsin.   Memorials  can be made to the Boys and Girls Club of the Cedar Valley.