Patricia Ford (1947-2024)
Patricia Ford, 77, of Geneseo, NY, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Strong Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Pat was born in Geneseo, NY in 1947 to parents Homer and Ellen (Dixon) Ford; she grew up in the Rochester area and attended Charlotte High School. She attended SUNY Albany for 2 years prior to moving to Los Angeles in 1967 and graduating with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Design and Fine Arts from UCLA.
She worked for many years in design and architecture prior to founding her own firm, Ford Design, in Los Angeles. Pat worked on many interesting projects in her design career, including the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, as well as interior design for the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Pat retired to Dansville and Geneseo, NY in 2010 and enjoyed playing bridge and designing jewelry in her retirement years.
She was predeceased by her parents, Homer and Ellen Ford. She is survived by several cousins and good friends.
There will be no prior calling hours; burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
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