It is with deepest sorrow and upmost admiration we announce that Stephen Ford, age 59, our most beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend, passed suddenly on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Steve approached life with an undeniable passion. His adventurous spirit led to many adventures and inspired those around him to come along for the ride. Steve was happiest in the water, sailing on his boat The Blue Martini, with friends and family. Steve had a quick wit, an easy smile and was a friend to all. Those who knew Steve, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
Steve was born in Walla Walla on June 5, 1960, to Dale and Sharon Ford. He graduated from Walla Walla High School where he lettered in football and basketball and was elected senior class president. He then attended Washington State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Steve went on to earn his masters of science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University.
After graduating from law school, Steve became an intellectual property attorney. Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), a boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2015. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extended beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
Steve will be missed every day by his mother Sharon; brother Michael; sisters Debbie, Heather, Dawn and Jenny; his cousins Allen, Annette and Adelle; four brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and an abundance of friends and loved ones. Steve was preceded in death by his father Dale Ford; brother Jeffrey Ford; and sister Gale Petersen.
Professional: https://www.schwabe.com/newsroom-news-schwabe-mourns-the-loss-of-friend-and-colleague-steve-ford
Schwabe Mourns the Loss of Friend and Colleague Steve Ford
November 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt announces the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Steve Ford. Those of us at Schwabe will remember Steve’s creative approach to work, dry wit, and love of the outdoors. Steve was happiest in the water, from sailing on his boat The Blue Martini to scuba diving with friends and family.
Steve knew intellectual property inside and out. He harnessed his technical experience as a design engineer at Texas Instruments to provide the most value for his clients. Prior to joining Schwabe, Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), the boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe in 2015. Schwabe CEO Graciela Gomez Cowger worked with Steve for many years and “most appreciated Steve’s deep sense of family. He treated me like a sister, even though he had several sisters already as part of a large eight-sibling Catholic family from Walla Walla, WA.”
After graduating from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Steve went on to earn his Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extend beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
We are truly honored to have known, worked with, and learned from Steve. Our hearts go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
Steve approached life with an undeniable passion. His adventurous spirit led to many adventures and inspired those around him to come along for the ride. Steve was happiest in the water, sailing on his boat The Blue Martini, with friends and family. Steve had a quick wit, an easy smile and was a friend to all. Those who knew Steve, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
Steve was born in Walla Walla on June 5, 1960, to Dale and Sharon Ford. He graduated from Walla Walla High School where he lettered in football and basketball and was elected senior class president. He then attended Washington State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Steve went on to earn his masters of science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University.
After graduating from law school, Steve became an intellectual property attorney. Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), a boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2015. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extended beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
Steve will be missed every day by his mother Sharon; brother Michael; sisters Debbie, Heather, Dawn and Jenny; his cousins Allen, Annette and Adelle; four brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and an abundance of friends and loved ones. Steve was preceded in death by his father Dale Ford; brother Jeffrey Ford; and sister Gale Petersen.
Professional: https://www.schwabe.com/newsroom-news-schwabe-mourns-the-loss-of-friend-and-colleague-steve-ford
Schwabe Mourns the Loss of Friend and Colleague Steve Ford
November 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt announces the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Steve Ford. Those of us at Schwabe will remember Steve’s creative approach to work, dry wit, and love of the outdoors. Steve was happiest in the water, from sailing on his boat The Blue Martini to scuba diving with friends and family.
Steve knew intellectual property inside and out. He harnessed his technical experience as a design engineer at Texas Instruments to provide the most value for his clients. Prior to joining Schwabe, Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), the boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe in 2015. Schwabe CEO Graciela Gomez Cowger worked with Steve for many years and “most appreciated Steve’s deep sense of family. He treated me like a sister, even though he had several sisters already as part of a large eight-sibling Catholic family from Walla Walla, WA.”
After graduating from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Steve went on to earn his Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extend beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
We are truly honored to have known, worked with, and learned from Steve. Our hearts go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
It is with deepest sorrow and upmost admiration we announce that Stephen Ford, age 59, our most beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend, passed suddenly on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Steve approached life with an undeniable passion. His adventurous spirit led to many adventures and inspired those around him to come along for the ride. Steve was happiest in the water, sailing on his boat The Blue Martini, with friends and family. Steve had a quick wit, an easy smile and was a friend to all. Those who knew Steve, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
Steve was born in Walla Walla on June 5, 1960, to Dale and Sharon Ford. He graduated from Walla Walla High School where he lettered in football and basketball and was elected senior class president. He then attended Washington State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Steve went on to earn his masters of science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University.
After graduating from law school, Steve became an intellectual property attorney. Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), a boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2015. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extended beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
Steve will be missed every day by his mother Sharon; brother Michael; sisters Debbie, Heather, Dawn and Jenny; his cousins Allen, Annette and Adelle; four brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and an abundance of friends and loved ones. Steve was preceded in death by his father Dale Ford; brother Jeffrey Ford; and sister Gale Petersen.
Professional: https://www.schwabe.com/newsroom-news-schwabe-mourns-the-loss-of-friend-and-colleague-steve-ford
Schwabe Mourns the Loss of Friend and Colleague Steve Ford
November 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt announces the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Steve Ford. Those of us at Schwabe will remember Steve’s creative approach to work, dry wit, and love of the outdoors. Steve was happiest in the water, from sailing on his boat The Blue Martini to scuba diving with friends and family.
Steve knew intellectual property inside and out. He harnessed his technical experience as a design engineer at Texas Instruments to provide the most value for his clients. Prior to joining Schwabe, Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), the boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe in 2015. Schwabe CEO Graciela Gomez Cowger worked with Steve for many years and “most appreciated Steve’s deep sense of family. He treated me like a sister, even though he had several sisters already as part of a large eight-sibling Catholic family from Walla Walla, WA.”
After graduating from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Steve went on to earn his Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extend beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
We are truly honored to have known, worked with, and learned from Steve. Our hearts go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
Steve approached life with an undeniable passion. His adventurous spirit led to many adventures and inspired those around him to come along for the ride. Steve was happiest in the water, sailing on his boat The Blue Martini, with friends and family. Steve had a quick wit, an easy smile and was a friend to all. Those who knew Steve, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
Steve was born in Walla Walla on June 5, 1960, to Dale and Sharon Ford. He graduated from Walla Walla High School where he lettered in football and basketball and was elected senior class president. He then attended Washington State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Steve went on to earn his masters of science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University.
After graduating from law school, Steve became an intellectual property attorney. Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), a boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2015. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extended beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
Steve will be missed every day by his mother Sharon; brother Michael; sisters Debbie, Heather, Dawn and Jenny; his cousins Allen, Annette and Adelle; four brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and an abundance of friends and loved ones. Steve was preceded in death by his father Dale Ford; brother Jeffrey Ford; and sister Gale Petersen.
Professional: https://www.schwabe.com/newsroom-news-schwabe-mourns-the-loss-of-friend-and-colleague-steve-ford
Schwabe Mourns the Loss of Friend and Colleague Steve Ford
November 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt announces the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Steve Ford. Those of us at Schwabe will remember Steve’s creative approach to work, dry wit, and love of the outdoors. Steve was happiest in the water, from sailing on his boat The Blue Martini to scuba diving with friends and family.
Steve knew intellectual property inside and out. He harnessed his technical experience as a design engineer at Texas Instruments to provide the most value for his clients. Prior to joining Schwabe, Steve was a founding partner with Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP (StoFoCo), the boutique intellectual property firm that merged with Schwabe in 2015. Schwabe CEO Graciela Gomez Cowger worked with Steve for many years and “most appreciated Steve’s deep sense of family. He treated me like a sister, even though he had several sisters already as part of a large eight-sibling Catholic family from Walla Walla, WA.”
After graduating from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Steve went on to earn his Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and his Juris Doctor degree from Willamette University. Steve was consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America for patent law. His exceptional contributions extend beyond the legal field to his former service on the Youth Progress Association Board of Trustees and his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest.
We are truly honored to have known, worked with, and learned from Steve. Our hearts go out to his family and friends in this difficult time.
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