Joachim, Catherine "Cathy" Ford 69 yrs old of Rosemont, MN passed away on May 2nd 2022, due complications of liver disease (NASH). Survived by husband Tom, children Eric (wife Katie), Mark and Kristina, 4 grandchildren Lily, Ava, Amelia, and Fiorello. Cathy attended St Bridget's Elementary School through 8th grade, she graduated from Osceo High-School. Cathy finished 3rd in a national key punch competition starting her career at FMC, where she met the love of her life (Tom). They married on October 20th 1973. They built a house in Eagan and raised 3 kids. Cathy worked in the IDS 196 school district as a Para for 15yrs. Cathy was devoted to the church, she managed the prayer line, led Bible study groups and she volunteered at several comunity outreach programs. She was a guiding light who shared her faith in God to everyone. She will be missed, but her spirit will live on forever in all of our hearts. Service is at St.Thomas Becket Catholic Church in Eagan, MN on May 26th, 2022 at 12pm. Visitation starts at 11am, celebration of life after mass. There will be a live stream of the service on YouTube. Burial is at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Owatonna MN on May 28th, 2022 at 11 AM.