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Donald P. Fordham
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March 31, 2016 at 8:04 pm

Uncle Don will be missed. I never had an interaction with him that wasn't pleasant; I never felt unwelcome in his home. Being at Bev and Don's growing up was an integral part of my childhood and a source of many, many wonderful times. I can so easily hear him calling Kati a snake in the grass followed by his chuckle. When I last visited with him, he sat down and talked with and showed genuine interest in my children and their lives; he was already special in my heart, but that took him to a new level. I will always treasure the memories.

Kari

April 2, 2016 at 12:54 am

Connie and family, so sorry for your loss of such a great brother as Don. It is wonderful to know the plan of salvation, and know this is just a short time until you will all be reunited again someday. Our love and condolences, LaMar & Anna Bet Mecham
	Anna Beth Mecham Magna, Utah

April 2, 2016 at 8:29 am

Dear Beverly and family, so sorry for your loss. May the memories of the past bring you comfort in the days ahead, and may knowing he is at peace now also bring you comfort. Will remember you and the family in prayers.
	Rita Marlow

April 2, 2016 at 11:33 am

So sorry to hear this. Bro. Fordham was a great example and a great guy! He will truly be missed. Prayers for the family. Love and hugs to you all.
	Donna KEusch South Bend, IN

April 2, 2016 at 5:26 pm

A name had I totally forgotten as the years have gone by but I truly enjoyed the years Don and I worked together when I was the district commissioner for the LDS Scout Troop in Madison IN. Don helped me to have a better undstanding of the LDS and how they used the BSA in the youth program of the church (I was a Baptist with very little info on the LDS). I am so sorry to hear of his passing and will lift the family up in prayer during this difficult time.

L Edward Pettit
West Carrollton, OH

April 3, 2016 at 10:16 am

Our sincere sympathy goes to the family of Don Fordham. In the mid 1980's Don offered me a position at theHolset Turbo Plant and it turned out to be a wonderful 2 years working and traveling with him. He will always have my deepest respect and fondest memories. God bless and keep you all. Keith and Lillian Dick
	Keith Dick Columbus, Indiana

April 3, 2016 at 3:05 pm

Dear Beverly and Family,

We were surprised and saddened to learn of Don?s passing this weekend. As we watch all sessions of general conference and are taught about tolerance, obedience, serving our youth and being better fathers, I cannot help but remember the wonderful example that Brother Fordham has shown in all of these areas of the Gospel. Truly a sweet and meek spirit, without guile, with a golden heart. I remember the time, effort, perseverance and patience he dedicated to those in need. He believed in helping individuals and families, one by one, through love and personal sacrifices.

We express our love to you, Christian, Andrea and families, and pray for Father in Heaven?s blessings of comfort and reassurance that you all will one day be reunited to your husband, father and grandfather.

We are grateful for our blessing to be associated with Don and to have learned from him during many precious years.

Love,
Gabriel and Elizabeth Kemeny

Gabriel Kemeny
Alpine, UT

April 3, 2016 at 9:15 pm

I always loved to visit with Don when he came to Utah. I mostly saw him at other family funerals and reunions. He will be missed. My regards to all his family.
	Pierre Fordham West Valley City, Utah

April 4, 2016 at 9:27 am

So sorry to hear of the passing of Don. I worked with Bev at Triton High School for many years, and enjoyed her so much. We would eat in the teacher's lounge and hear the stories of the family and their travels. Our condolences to your whole family.
	Jayne Fuller

April 4, 2016 at 3:25 pm

Our Thoughts Are with You, Sending heartfelt condolences. Still think of you as good neighbors! Gary, Marilyn, Nola & Pat Brown
	Marilyn Brown Columbus, IN

April 4, 2016 at 9:59 pm

Beverly and children..... So sorry to see of Dons passing. Enjoyed working for him at McCords and where ever we crossed paths after that. Robyn
	Robyn Hammonds Nashville, Tn

April 4, 2016 at 11:18 pm

Don was great to us during those early months at Knox. His home was a place of refuge away from the mayhem of Army Training when I could get there. He and his wife helped us a ton when we were young. Connie stayed with them in Indiana back in 1970 for several months while I was in Basic Training and AIT at Ft Knox. We enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas with them that year. Don was always a happy, helpful and generous Person towards us, and we appreciated his visits to our house when he would drive out here to Utah for Fordham Family Reunions. He was good to us in other ways too. 7 years later, after I had done College -and I finally got my Teaching Certificate - we moved to AF. We wanted to buy some Front Room Furniture, having lived on hand-me-downs that were in pretty rough shape after the boys had been trouncing them for 3 or 4 years. Don stopped by our place to visit during one of his trips out here for a Family Reunion and saw what we had. Connie mentioned we wanted something new, but I was building on the back of the house, too - and my $6000.00 a year salary wasn't stretching very far. I guess Don had decided I wasn't turning out to be the barbarian most people thought I was - anyway, he said, "You go pick out what you want and I'll pay for it." Being kinda stubborn and independent, I said, "I can't do that." He raised his eyebrowns the way he had of doing, looked at me outta one eye, and said, "Listen to me....yes you can." And that was that. He bought our first set of new Front Room Furniture - and I've always felt hugely grateful to him for that! He was a very good Man. Vaya con Dios,, Don Ole Pard -

R. Scott and Connie Ormond
Pleasant Grove, Utah

April 5, 2016 at 2:03 pm

Bev so sorry about Don Thank you for always sending My Mom a card every year She tells us about this every year . Don was a great man and will be missed by all of us Fordham and well as friend and family
	Kathy Fordham Urry Lehi, Utah

April 28, 2016 at 9:35 pm

Bev, I am very sorry to read of Don's passing. May he rest in peace and you find the peace you deserve.
	Denise (Atkins) Bell Owensboro, KY

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