From the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon web site
• Remembering Gerald Ford: St. Paul, Salem's, rector, was the pastor to the president from 1978-83. Read his reminisces—with an interesting familial twist!
By the Rev. Bob Burton, Rector, St. Paul, Salem
Jan 9, 2007, 04:20
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| 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