The Rev. Bob Burton

I, like may Americans, grieved over the death of President Gerald Ford.  I served as Gerald and Betty’s pastor from 1978-83 while serving as Rector of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, California.  Not only did I officiate at their daughter, Susan’s wedding, but I also did some contract work at the Betty Ford Center listening to 5th steps.  I found Gerald and Betty to be down to earth and gracious people.

My son, Nathan, also had a connection with the Fords.  Please read this profile from the Las Vegas Review Journal:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2007/Jan-04-Thu-2007/news/11776027.html