Arnold Ford, 81, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Red Lake Falls, MN.

Arnold Ford was born February 27, 1923 at Browns Creek Township near Red Lake Falls, MN son of the late Robert and Catherine (Schmidt) Ford. He was raised in Browns Creek Township where he attended school. He was baptized March 25, 1923, had his first Communion August 11, 1935 and Confirmed September 20, 1936 all at St. Marys Catholic Church, Red Lake Falls.

Arnold worked for farmers in the Red Lake Falls area as a handyman all of his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survived by brother, Francis Ford, Red Lake Falls, MN: two sisters Eileen Stancyk, Angus, MN and Margaret Fournier, Crookston, MN and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers John Henry Ford and Patrick Ford and one sister Jane King.

Family condolences may be sent by visiting www.johnsonfuneralservice.net

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