The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

Aug. 30, 1941 - Dec. 23, 2019

Judith Leah Ford, 78, of Sweet Home passed away Dec. 23, 2019.

She was born Aug. 30, 1941 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Ernest and Leah (Matson) Tutt.

She moved to Sweet Home in 1972. She worked at a plywood mill for a few years and then became a stay-at-home mom and wife.

Judith loved animals very much. She collected and repaired antique jewelry and other collectible items.

She is survived by her son, Patrick Ford of Eugene; daughter Erin O’Sullivan and grandson Tommy O’Sullivan both of Tujunga, Calif.; granddaughter Anna Ford of Eugene; and sister Colleen Tutt of Los Angeles, Calif.

Judith was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Ford (2002); granddaughter Kathryn O’Sullivan; brothers Mike and David; and sister Susie.

Memorial contributions in her name can be made to any organization that helps animals or wounded veterans of war.

Judith was laid to rest next to her husband at Gilliland Cemetery.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.