In Loving Memory
Heather Rose Ford
July 15, 1975 - December 12, 2021

VISITATION
Sunday, December 19, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Monday, December 20, 2021
11:00 A.M.
New Hope Community Chapel
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. David VanHeuvelen

Heather Rose Ford, daughter of Loretta (Ford) and Allan Alver, was born July 15, 1975 in Cherokee, Iowa.  She received her education in Cherokee, Manilla, and Charter Oak.  While in high school Heather worked as a Candy Striper at the Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital in Cherokee.  After completing her G.E.D. Heather attended Iowa Lakes and participated in Job Corps.

Heather  did telemarketing in Sioux City and then was employed at Tyson's in Cherokee.  She later worked at McDonalds and Casey's in Spencer.  After moving to Emmetsburg Heather worked at the Suburban Motel for the Rezabeks and most recently for Manny and Deb.   Heather loved volunteering at the fish fries at the V.F.W. each year and she was in charge of  carry out orders.  Heather enjoyed music and liked to write and record songs.  She liked working with Al on vehicles and learning how to fix them.

Heather passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 46.  She was preceded in death by all of her grandparents except for her grandmother, Rosa Strahmann.

She is survived by her children, Allison, Adrian, Celena, Marriah, Jared and Robert; her grandchildren; her parents, Loretta and Allan Alver of Emmetsburg, Iowa; her sister, Jessica Brennan of Emmetsburg, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home