Grim Reaper 186 Posted December 31, 2004 This is the place to discuss Betty Ford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rich C Posted January 4, 2005 Is this the first married couple waiting for the Reaper in the list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 10, 2005 Although Betty Ford is 86, there does not seem to be any report of her having a health related problem that would lead to her early demise. The latest news on her is that she has stepped down from her position at the Betty Ford Clinic and handed over the leadership position to her daughter. Betty Ford Center leadership changes hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Death List Watcher Posted January 17, 2005 Betty Ford's Wikipedia entry indicates that she was born in 1918, making her 87 this year, not 89. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ParaDise Posted February 7, 2005 "I'm checking in.... checking, checking in.... no more pills or alcohol...." Long live to Betty Ford... the platonic love of my friend SERJAO... stay calm SERJAO, Betty is going to live much more years... fight for you love... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 3, 2005 "I'm checking in.... checking, checking in.... no more pills or alcohol...." Long live to Betty Ford... the platonic love of my friend SERJAO... stay calm SERJAO, Betty is going to live much more years... fight for you love... Happy Birthday Betty! (this Fri April 8) Mrs. Ford turns 87 years old! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted May 22, 2005 I think she had cancer a few years back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest deathlister Posted May 24, 2005 I think she had cancer a few years back Mrs. Ford underwent a successful masectomy in September, 1974. More than 30 years later there has been no known recurrance of her breast cancer. According a book on first ladies by some guy named Anthony, she had open heart surgery in 1987 and has suffered for many years from arthritis (the book also says she attributed that to her alcohol and drug addiction for which she was successfully treated in 1978). But at the age of 87 there have been no recent reports on the health of Betty Ford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Julie Posted June 2, 2005 Ms. Ford passed away June 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 2, 2005 Ms. Ford passed away June 1st. So how come CNN or the BBC haven't reported her death ??? ....... she is a fairly high profile person being the wife of an Ex President of the USA !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted June 2, 2005 Ms. Ford passed away June 1st. So how come CNN or the BBC haven't reported her death ??? ....... she is a fairly high profile person being the wife of an Ex President of the USA !! She is still alive Former first lady to receive Ford Medal for public, private works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 2, 2005 She is still alive That was my point ........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeathLister Posted June 11, 2005 Both Gerald and Betty Ford appeared quite well at the recent award ceremony. Betty Ford obviously has quite a bit of time left; in fact, I'd advise against placing her on for another 5 years, unless something unexpected (i.e. an Alzheimer's announcement, a stroke, etc.) happens. Despite her history of alcoholism and prescription drug abuse, I would not be surprised to see Betty Ford live well into her 90s, and possibly even make it to 100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatchstickCats Neal 0 Posted June 16, 2005 Yeah but are you really alive if you go through life without a drink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted June 16, 2005 Yeah but are you really alive if you go through life without a drink? After Dutch poet Jan Boerstoel I'd say: Drinking makes your head go sore But sober living even more. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 16, 2005 After American-Italian poet Dean Martin, I'd say... "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. They wake up in the morning and that's the best they're going to feel all day. " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 17, 2005 Both Gerald and Betty Ford appeared quite well at the recent award ceremony. Betty Ford obviously has quite a bit of time left; in fact, I'd advise against placing her on for another 5 years, unless something unexpected (i.e. an Alzheimer's announcement, a stroke, etc.) happens. Despite her history of alcoholism and prescription drug abuse, I would not be surprised to see Betty Ford live well into her 90s, and possibly even make it to 100. Should Mrs. Ford die first however, the ex prez would not last very long w/out her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted September 17, 2005 Both Gerald and Betty Ford appeared quite well at the recent award ceremony. Betty Ford obviously has quite a bit of time left; in fact, I'd advise against placing her on for another 5 years, unless something unexpected (i.e. an Alzheimer's announcement, a stroke, etc.) happens. Despite her history of alcoholism and prescription drug abuse, I would not be surprised to see Betty Ford live well into her 90s, and possibly even make it to 100. Should Mrs. Ford die first however, the ex prez would not last very long w/out her. There is a respectable point, It also leans towards Mr.Walter Cronkite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted November 27, 2005 Ms. Ford passed away June 1st. So how come CNN or the BBC haven't reported her death ??? ....... she is a fairly high profile person being the wife of an Ex President of the USA !! She is still alive Former first lady to receive Ford Medal for public, private works Makes me wonder why she's receiving this award now and didn't get it earlier seeing as all the things she's being honoured for were a while ago. Maybe she has a illness we dont know about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted November 27, 2005 Makes me wonder why she's receiving this award now and didn't get it earlier seeing as all the things she's being honoured for were a while ago. Maybe she has a illness we dont know about? I swear that there's some "Awards Committee" out there who gives out awards to people whenever they feel like it. I see it happen all the time where someone who hasn't done anything in a decade gets some award that I've never heard of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 27, 2005 I see it happen all the time where someone who hasn't done anything in a decade gets some award that I've never heard of. Can someone tip them off about me then - I haven't achieved anything for over 18 years and that was only a swimming race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted December 2, 2005 Is this the first married couple waiting for the Reaper in the list? Oi Mods! The man asked the above question on January 4th, how about a little customer service around here? My opinion would be the answer's yes, but what do I know? I haven't clocked up a year around here yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted December 19, 2005 Betty Ford is fine..Gerald Ford is on his way out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted December 19, 2005 Betty Ford is fine..Gerald Ford is on his way out I'd say he's got another year to year and a half. Didn't think it imminent enough that I included him on 2006 DDP, although if he's around for 2007 he'll definetely be on there. I think he'd make a fine addition to 2006 DL ranks though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 22, 2006 Mrs Ford was hospitalized for routine testing this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
