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   Nilsson Ford, age 22, of Pine River became an organ donor hero with his last earthy task on Monday, March. 10, 2025 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.

   Nilsson was the first son born to Bradley John Ford Jr, and Christi Nelson on Jan, 26, 2003 in Park Rapids MN. He attended school in Spring Valley, Walker and Pine River MN. He did part time work as a custodian, also in food service. 

   He enjoyed spending time outdoors on lakes swimming and boating. He was a talented gamer on his X Box, and had a big heart for any dog or wolf. Nilsson brought great joy to his parents, grandparents  and siblings.

   Nilsson is survived by his dad, Brad Ford Jr,and his wife, Abbie Ford, of Nevis; mom, Christi Nelson, of Pine River; siblings, Tyler, Whyatt, Oakley, Hunter and Savannah Ford, Asher and Daisy Stackhouse; grandparents, Brad and Marilyn “Mel” Ford, of Longville; Brad and Jackie Nelson of Minnesota and Texas; Tim and Kim Turner of Hackensack and great grandparents Martin and Barb Nelson also of Minnesota and Texas; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

   Services with the Ford family will be held later this spring in Hackensack.

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