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Janis Dee Ford

August 25, 1955 — May 11, 2025

Janis Dee Ford, age 69, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on May 11th, 2025, at her home in West Jordan.

Janis was born on August 25th, 1955 in Pocahontas, Iowa to Bernard and Nola (Peterson) Guthrie. She grew up in Davenport, Iowa, graduated from Davenport West High School and went to school at Northeast Missouri State University where she got her Bachelor’s Degree. She married her husband William Ford on January 3rd 1992 in the Jordan River Temple, and they spent 33 years together.

Janis worked as a Special Education Preschool Teacher for her entire career. She enjoyed spending time with her family and pets. She also enjoyed taking road trips with her family. She had a generous and kind heart and will be remembered dearly by all.

Janis is survived by her husband, William Ford, her children Isaiah (Megan) Ford, Megan (Joey) Saenz, and her brother Bradley Guthrie.

A memorial service will be held on May 30th, 2025, at the Redwood Memorial Mortuary at 6500 South Redwood Road in West Jordan, with a gathering starting at 6 PM and a memorial service starting at 7 PM that evening.

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