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Brad William Ford

April 14, 1956 ~ October 05, 2024

Our family member, Brad William Ford, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024.

Brad was a resident of Lake Park at Sunrise Lake Drive for three years and was very beloved throughout our community. Many of you will remember him for his great smile and friendly greetings to neighbors, dogs, and other community members who walked down our street.

Originally from the Downriver Area of Michigan, he lived in Michigan most of his life. He and his wife, Michele, relocated to Port St. Lucie to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Brad was a retired high school science teacher and golf coach for both the boys’ and girls’ teams at Woodhaven (MI) High School. His great love of golf was a passion throughout his life; he played in the Riverview Highlands Tuesday Night Men’s League for over 20 years, acquiring many great friendships and wonderful memories there. He also participated in Michigan Pub Links and numerous tournaments throughout Michigan, and he was a member of the Ann Arbor Country Club for many years.

Brad loved family get-togethers, golf, fishing, Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles, and playing piano and acoustic guitar. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Michele; his children, Nicholas (Jayme) Stratman and Lauren (Matthew) Thiessen; his sister, Michele Ford; his brothers, Scott (Teri) Ford and Robert (Linda Rogers) Ford; his sister-in-law, Renee Lafayette; and his nieces, Lairen (Nathan Moseley) and Katie Ford. Being a grandfather (Pipi) was a wonderful joy for Brad, and he will be greatly missed by his grandsons, Kevin, Austin, Mason (his little buddy), and our newest addition to the family, Wesley.

He is also mourned by many friends who will fondly remember him, most notably his brother-from-an-another-mother, John Mitroka (Kelly). Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Ford.

A private family burial will be held at South Florida National Cemetery in Wellington, FL.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 N.W. Dunn Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34981; https://treasurehealth.org/292/Donate.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared on the Millennium website.

The Ford Family

Condolence

Jill Walker

October 8, 2024, 2:31 pm

May the peace be with you and your family for Brad to have completed his earthly journey. Loved ones are always hard to say good bye. He is finally through his pain and resting in peace. Amen!❤️

Maureen Brackett

October 8, 2024, 8:53 pm

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family!

Ian Douglas Orr

October 8, 2024, 10:19 pm

Hello, this is Ian Orr, I went to school with Brad and Scott, played hockey with them for Beech Electric in a Michigan Amateur Hockey Association League, golfed with them, yet never knew Brad was a musician also, what the hell happened to you Scott. Brad was always kind and smiling because he always beat Scott in golf, sorry Scott. Rest in peace Brad, God Bless you Sched. Mean

Jeff Navarre

October 9, 2024, 6:13 pm

My condolences to all the family and friends of Brad. I have many fond memories of Brad from our youth that make me smile, laugh, and tear up at the same time. Hears to Brad. I’m happy I got to know him and be a part of his life. I will remember him always.

Cindy Waters

October 9, 2024, 11:33 pm

Michele I am so sorry to hear about Brad. My prayer for u and your family is to feel Gods peace

Dale and Jimmie Ervin

October 12, 2024, 2:18 pm

““You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭MSG‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/97/mat.5.4.MSG
God is with you Michele and family. He will hold you in His arms and comfort you in this most difficult time.

Rick Hansler

October 12, 2024, 2:46 pm

Michele, I’m so sorry to hear about Brad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your friends and family. I know he will be watching over you. R.I.P. Brad you will be missed.

Michelle Riopelle

October 12, 2024, 5:23 pm

Dear Michele and Family… my condolences on the passing of Brad… He was such a nice guy and seems he Loved you all very much! I will be praying you are comforted by your family and friends and that his memories are etched in your hearts forever.

Debora M Armit

October 13, 2024, 1:56 pm

From the entire Armit family we send our deepest condolences. Growing up on Old Town Dr. we always saw golf clubs in the driveway!
Keeping friends and family in our prayers.

Sandra (Amyx) Rogal

October 13, 2024, 7:11 pm

Michele and family. I am so saddened to learn of Brad’s passing. Brad and I were friends from high school and kept in touch even while he lived in Spokane. The world lost a fun piano playing man, you and your children lost your rock. Sincerest sympathies.

Sue Flanary Michetti

October 14, 2024, 12:34 am

I have trouble finding words. Brad made this world a better place. Always kind, always friendly. He will be missed. God Bless you Michelle. God will hold him tightly in his arms until you can see him again.

Sue (Flanary) Michetti

Denise Krell

October 14, 2024, 10:28 pm

May you find solace at this difficult time. Find comfort in fond memories, friends and family. Blessings to all of you.

Claude Frady

October 15, 2024, 2:03 pm

When Brad walked into a room things always changed for the better. His smile, warmth, and friendliness were apparent to all. As a teacher in Riverview, I have very fond memories of him. Condolences to the family. May God be of Comfort to you at this most difficult time.

Jerry, Tammy and Katelyn Jones

October 25, 2024, 7:26 pm

I met Brad playing golf at Riverview Highlands through his Brother Scott. My daughter met Brad through Lauren, his stepdaughter. For a few years, we never knew that our family and Brad had connections beyond our interest in golf. Both my daughter and Brad were stunned when the connection was revealed. Brad had a great smile and was always fun to be around. Our family and Brad’s had great memories of time spent together on and off the golf course. Our condolences to Michele Lauren and Nick during this time of loss.

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