Tracy Elizabeth Ford

Tracy Elizabeth Ford, age 48 retired Navy Musician Senior Chief Petty Officer and a member of the Minnesota Valley Sweet Adelines, departed this world peacefully on June 24, 2010 after surviving 15 years with breast cancer. Tracy is survived by her partner and best friend, Jan Shelton; her father, Donald Ford and Godfather, Clarence (Larry) Webb; her sister, Nancy Johnson and brother-in-law, Eric and her nieces, Teresa and Jaclyn, and nephews, Kendall, Andrew, and Gregory and an enormous circle of loving friends. Tracy was preceded in death by her brother, Eric and her mother, Lura.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Mankato Mortuary with Rev. Albert Thompson III officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: the Susan G. Komen Breat Cancer Foundation, Caring Bridge (CaringBridge.org or Caring Bridge Donations PO Box 131447 Houston, TX 77219-1447), or a local Hospice agency.