LeRoy E. Ording, a longtime resident of Northville, Michigan, died peacefully Sept. 21, 2014, at the age of 93.
He was born May 2, 1921, in Chicago, son of Edward and Gladys (nee Lundgren) Ording. LeRoy was united in marriage to Phyllis Dodd on Aug. 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. He furthered his education receiving a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology and an 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 pilot’s 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 a.m. 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.
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