In the late summer of 2025, the life of 77-year-old Dane Robert Ford came to a tragic end. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Mr. Ford, a resident of Puyallup, Washington, passed away. His death occurred in North Fort Lewis, within Pierce County.
The circumstances surrounding his death were investigated by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. Following their examination, it was determined that Mr. Ford's cause of death was a contact gunshot wound to the head.
The manner of his death was officially ruled as suicide.
There is no information available from online sources to suggest that any arrests were made or that any suspects were sought in connection with this incident. The official findings point to a self-inflicted act, and therefore, there was no ensuing homicide investigation. An obituary was published, remembering his life.
