Leroy E. Ording

LeRoy E. Ording Age 93, longtime resident of Northville, passed away peacefully September 21, 2014. He was born May 2, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois; son of Edward and Gladys (nee Lundgren) Ording. LeRoy was united in marriage to Phyllis Dodd on August 4, 1945; and they spent 69 loving years together. He proudly served his country during WWII as a Sergeant with 15th U.S. Army Air Force 460th Bomb Group. He was assigned as an Airborne Radar Operator in B24 "Mickey" Aircraft. Mr. Ording graduated from Lindbloom Technical High School in Chicago, Illinois. He furthered his education receiving a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology and a M.B.A. from University of Chicago. LeRoy also attended advanced engineering programs at MIT, Stanford, and Michigan State University. He began his career at International Harvester Company as a Machine Designer, and continued with Ford Motor Company, where he worked as a certified Professional Engineer and a Manufacturing Engineer. The positions he held during his employment were varied and widely diversified and he retired as a Ford Motor Company Executive after 40 years. He was a member of SAE, SME, Quiet-Birdmen, and the Masons. He was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Plymouth. One of LeRoy's greatest passions was flying, both for business and pleasure; he was the holder of a Commercial Pilots License. He also enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. LeRoy is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis C. Ording; his children, Richard (Diann) Ording, Linda (Dana) Atton, and Reid (Jean) Ording; his grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Andrea (Tommy), Hunter, Erin, and Kyle; and his great grandchildren, Madelynn, Kaden, and Avery. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Sept. 26, 2014 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, Plymouth, MI 48170. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48154 or St. John's Episcopal Church.