DuRoss Ford, 80, was a former model from Detroit whose father had been a factory worker. She married Henry Ford II, the grandson of Henry Ford and a giant in automotive history in his own right, in 1980. It was her second marriage — her first husband died in a car crash returning from band practice — and his third. Henry Ford II, who was also known as Hank the Deuce, led Ford as CEO and president and was credited with reviving the company's fortunes.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker. She dropped out of Cass Tech David High School to many David DuRoss, a musician, who died in a 1959 car crash.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker.
DuRoss Ford also had many friends.
Comedian and actress Lily Tomlin told the Free Press last year that she had known DuRoss Ford since they were teenagers in Detroit.
"She was a fabulous girl, she's very outgoing and vivacious and savvy ... and she was great fun to be with," Tomlin said.
DuRoss Ford put her Grosse Pointe Farms mansion on the market in 2001 and called Palm Beach, Florida, home for years, although she also spent regular time in England.
Daughter Kimberly DuRoss told the paper that the family was devastated by the decision.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker. She dropped out of Cass Tech David High School to many David DuRoss, a musician, who died in a 1959 car crash.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker.
DuRoss Ford also had many friends.
Comedian and actress Lily Tomlin told the Free Press last year that she had known DuRoss Ford since they were teenagers in Detroit.
"She was a fabulous girl, she's very outgoing and vivacious and savvy ... and she was great fun to be with," Tomlin said.
DuRoss Ford put her Grosse Pointe Farms mansion on the market in 2001 and called Palm Beach, Florida, home for years, although she also spent regular time in England.
Daughter Kimberly DuRoss told the paper that the family was devastated by the decision.
DuRoss Ford, 80, was a former model from Detroit whose father had been a factory worker. She married Henry Ford II, the grandson of Henry Ford and a giant in automotive history in his own right, in 1980. It was her second marriage — her first husband died in a car crash returning from band practice — and his third. Henry Ford II, who was also known as Hank the Deuce, led Ford as CEO and president and was credited with reviving the company's fortunes.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker. She dropped out of Cass Tech David High School to many David DuRoss, a musician, who died in a 1959 car crash.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker.
DuRoss Ford also had many friends.
Comedian and actress Lily Tomlin told the Free Press last year that she had known DuRoss Ford since they were teenagers in Detroit.
"She was a fabulous girl, she's very outgoing and vivacious and savvy ... and she was great fun to be with," Tomlin said.
DuRoss Ford put her Grosse Pointe Farms mansion on the market in 2001 and called Palm Beach, Florida, home for years, although she also spent regular time in England.
Daughter Kimberly DuRoss told the paper that the family was devastated by the decision.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker. She dropped out of Cass Tech David High School to many David DuRoss, a musician, who died in a 1959 car crash.
Kathleen DuRoss Ford, the former Kathleen King, grew up in Detroit, daughter of a Chrysler worker.
DuRoss Ford also had many friends.
Comedian and actress Lily Tomlin told the Free Press last year that she had known DuRoss Ford since they were teenagers in Detroit.
"She was a fabulous girl, she's very outgoing and vivacious and savvy ... and she was great fun to be with," Tomlin said.
DuRoss Ford put her Grosse Pointe Farms mansion on the market in 2001 and called Palm Beach, Florida, home for years, although she also spent regular time in England.
Daughter Kimberly DuRoss told the paper that the family was devastated by the decision.
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