In memory of Betsy Ford

Betsy Ford of Minneapolis, MN, died surrounded by love, music, and poems on Sep 19, 2025. She loved and was loved by her husband Keith; daughters Mary and Victoria (and son-in-law Matt); sisters Vicky, Cathy, and Alex; and a wide circle of family and chosen family. Betsy had a varied career as a computer programmer, campaign staffer and legislative manager for Governor Wendell Anderson, and for 27 years a Minneapolis Public Schools math teacher. Betsy loved reading, gardening, poetry, conversations, her dogs, family, and friends. If you would like to honor her memory, donate here to the Camden Patriots Foundation (formerly Patrick Henry High School Foundation). She treasured this school for its diverse and vibrant students and its devoted staff, many of whom became close lifelong friends.