It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ford Albert Workes announce his passing in Taber, on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019, at the age of 92 years. Ford was born May 11th, 1927 in Sunnynook, Alberta to Berna and Merlan Workes. He attended school in Cassils, Alberta. Upon finishing school he worked winters in Montana and farmed back home in the summer. Ford met Ruth Sanderson during one of these summers in Brooks. They were married in 1949 and settled on the family farm in Cassils, where Ford was brought up, to start a new life of their own. Ford was involved in the cattle industry, as well as owning and operating two tire shops. He was a man who valued honesty, integrity and hard work. Ford's word was his bond. He was a most generous and caring man. Ford liked to stay active with interests including being a Councilor for 3 years and the Reeve for 6 years for the County of Newell. He loved playing softball, horseshoes, cards, golf and curling. Ford also played the accordion and loved to sing. He entertained kids and grandkids alike whenever he would break out into one of his jingles or poems. One never quite knew if the songs and poems were legit or if he just made up the words. Ford was well known for his sense of humor and arsenal of jokes he always seemed to have on hand. Above all else he loved God and his family. He often talked about how someday we'd all be together again with our Heavenly Father. We rejoice knowing he is now with Jesus. He was predeceased by both his parents and three sisters and one granddaughter Nicole Seaman. Ford will be forever remembered by his beloved wife of 70 years, Ruth; children, Dixie (Winston) Seaman and Mario (Leanne) Workes; grandchildren, Mel, Christine (Colin), Danielle ( Corley), Michael (Brooke) , Tara (Tony) and great grandchildren, Alanna, Nolan, Kiersten, Katana, Camden, Bradlee, Matthew, Kaiden, Caris, Zoey and Dylan. Memorial service to celebrate Ford's life will be on Tuesday, June 11th at 2:30 PM from Brooks Evangelical Free Church, 625 8th, Street West. In memory of Ford, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to S.A.B.C, Box 99, Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0 or at www.sabc.ca/donate.