Amy Lynn Ford

Amy Wedman Ford, age 55, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Amy was cherished by all who knew her for her salient character—her incredible strength, unwavering dedication, firm leadership, boundless compassion, and of course her mind—her bright, brilliant, beautiful mind.

Born and raised in Colorado, Amy earned her degree in Accounting at Colorado State University. Her thirst for acquiring knowledge was insatiable; she was always eager to learn something new, whether by reading “how-to” books or exploring online courses. With her sharp intelligence, Amy taught herself software coding and her drive to learn led to numerous certifications and a respected and distinguished career as a software engineer. She was highly respected by her colleagues for her pragmatic, forward-thinking approach and her supportive, empowering leadership, always guiding others to excel in their own talents.

Amy also had a creative side, teaching herself carpentry by devouring books, magazines, and online resources. With their common interests in projects, Amy’s future husband, Tim, found his “in” with Amy when she started talking about her basement remodel that she was working on herself. He offered his assistance and so their first date was marked with Tim holding up sheets of drywall while Amy secured each section using her power tools. Tim’s friends bantered that Amy’s tools were better than his—something Tim has never denied. Amy and Tim married in 2003 and built a life together in Elizabeth, Colorado, where they embarked on countless building and remodeling projects, including a garage with a woodworking shop spacious enough for all her machines and tools, as well as various home improvements marked by her skilled craftsmanship from tilework to cabinetry.

Above all, Amy treasured her role as a mother to her two children. She encouraged them to become the best versions of themselves, offering a strong foundation and, through her own example, teaching responsibility, kindness, and compassion. Family trips meant making cherished memories—including the evening domino games where Amy’s strategic skill tallied her at least a 95% winning average. Her talent for making quick calculations in her head made her the designated tile counter when certain players were left with a stack of tiles containing an abundance of colorful dots.

Lupus challenged Amy for nearly 12 years, affecting her physically both inside and out. Yet, Amy’s unwavering self-empowerment and resilience profoundly touched everyone who knew her. She refused to let the illness define her, never complaining or surrendering control. Instead, Amy empowered herself with knowledge—delving into medical literature, exploring both conventional and alternative treatments, and experimenting with various diets and natural immune boosters. Her positive spirit endured throughout. Even during challenging periods, she continued to display her authentic, compassionate nature.

Amy’s strength, wisdom, unwavering support, and encouragement created the cornerstone of her family and shone as a guiding light in their daily lives. Her memory will remain a lasting source of strength and comfort, inspiring all who loved her to lead with kindness, courage, and the inner strength she exemplified every day.

Amy is survived by her loving husband, Tim Ford, their two children, Hailey and Kadyn Ford, her Mother, Mary Wedman, her sister, Lisa Wedman, her brother, David Wedman, her sister, Barb Nance (husband Dax Nance), her two nieces, Rachael and Nikki Nance, her mother-in-law, Jean Carlberg, her sister-in-law, Kim Ellis (husband Kevin Ellis), and nephew, Kent Ellis, along with a host of friends who will forever hold her in their hearts.

The family has decided to hold a small, private gathering for immediate family and her closest friends. The family asks those who want to honor Amy’s legacy to show kindness, pursue knowledge, and support one another—just as she always did and consider in lieu of flowers or gifts a donation to the Lupus Foundation of America in Amy’s honor at https://www.lupus.org/.