Darlene Louise Ford

Darlene spent the first couple years of her life in Wisconsin, where she was baptized. In 1949, her family decided to move to Longmont, and Darlene would live here for the rest of her life. After graduating from Longmont High School in 1965, her passion for cosmetology led her to Longmont Beauty College. She graduated with an associate’s degree in Cosmetology. During this time Darlene was married to Earl Stratton, to whom she had two children- Jeffrey and Jennifer. In the summer of 1980 she married Glenn Temos, and on June 12, 2011, she married Mart Ford – her husband of 12 years until her passing. She also lived in Nephi, Utah from 1980-1981 and Sandy, Utah from 1981-1994, before moving back to Longmont.

For many years, Darlene worked as a cosmetologist, until transitioning to work for Seagate Technology from 1999 to 2013. She was also very active in her community, with the American Legion Post 32, The Moose Chapter 1211 and was a loyal member to Faith Community Lutheran. Darlene loved her children, grandchildren, and her dogs Nina and Keifer. She also enjoyed spending time at the salon and with her friends. In recent years, Darlene loved to travel.

Darlene is survived by her husband Mart Ford of Longmont, CO; her ex-husband Earl Stratton of Longmont, CO; her children Jeffrey Stratton (Sheila) of Fort Myers, FL and Jennifer Leonard (Renaldo) of Longmont, CO; step-children Cameron Stevens of Longmont, CO and Colbie (Daryl) Wilson of Loveland, CO; grandchildren Joshua Stratton of Centerton, AR, Jena Stratton of Salt Lake City, UT, Tanner Rayl, and Evan Rayl of Longmont, CO; step-grandchildren Taylor Stevens, Mckenna Stevens, and Miley Stevens of Longmont, CO, McKenzie Pehl of Charleston SC, Dylan Pehl of Fort Myers, FL, Braxton and Ramsey Leonard of Austin TX, Myles Leonard of Tioga, TX and Elliot Wilson of Loveland, CO. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert & Louise, as well as her baby sister.

A memorial service for Darlene will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St., Longmont, Colorado 80501. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Longmont Humane Society.