Background
Ford, Oral Ivan was born on March 21, 1925 in Indiana, United States. Son of Arnold Saris and Zetta May Ford.
Ford, Oral Ivan was born on March 21, 1925 in Indiana, United States. Son of Arnold Saris and Zetta May Ford.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1949. Master of Science in Engineering, California Coast University, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, California Coast University, 1978.
Aircraft engine design and development engineer Allison Division General Medical Council, Marquardt Corporation, Pratt and Whitney, General Electric, Sacramento, 1951-1960. Engineering manager Aerojet General Corporation, 1961-1972. Research director Norris Industries, Los Angeles, 1972-1974.
Engineering manager Communications Technology, 1974-1975. Consultant O.I. Ford Engineering, Canoga Park, California, 1975-1977. Researcher, troubleshooter General Electric Company, San Jose, 1977-1989.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945.
Married Betty Joyce Taulman, February 5, 1947. Children: Joellen, Deanne, Charalyn.