1928
Raymond
2016
Raymond Forbush
July 11, 1928 — March 12, 2016
Raymond Duane Forbush, 87, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2016. Born July, 11, 1928, to Nora Bennett Staub Forbush and Raymond Eldgen Forbush in Midvale, Utah.
Ray graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah, and later enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945, serving during W.W. II and the Korean conflict, receiving an Honorable discharge in 1953. Ray then finished his education and worked in the aero-space industry for 12 years after which he operated his own business, in San Diego, California until his retirement in 1989.
Survived by his beloved wife, Carol M. Willardsen, sons Thomas R. Forbush (Roxann), and Randall John Forbush, step-son Scott A. Willardsen, step-daughter Monica Hamrick (Bruce), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Caroline Helen Forbush and infant son, Val F. Forbush.
Ray was very proud to be a descendant of two of the great Utah Pioneer families, the Forbush’s and the Bennett’s who migrated and settled in the Salt Lake Valley in the 1850’s.
A gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 S. (Bengal Blvd.) In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in Ray’s honor.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Harmony Hospice for the care they gave to Ray.Service Information
Celebration of Life
March 16, 2016 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, UT
Ray graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah, and later enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945, serving during W.W. II and the Korean conflict, receiving an Honorable discharge in 1953. Ray then finished his education and worked in the aero-space industry for 12 years after which he operated his own business, in San Diego, California until his retirement in 1989.
Survived by his beloved wife, Carol M. Willardsen, sons Thomas R. Forbush (Roxann), and Randall John Forbush, step-son Scott A. Willardsen, step-daughter Monica Hamrick (Bruce), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Caroline Helen Forbush and infant son, Val F. Forbush.
Ray was very proud to be a descendant of two of the great Utah Pioneer families, the Forbush’s and the Bennett’s who migrated and settled in the Salt Lake Valley in the 1850’s.
A gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 S. (Bengal Blvd.) In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in Ray’s honor.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Harmony Hospice for the care they gave to Ray.Service Information
Celebration of Life
March 16, 2016 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, UT
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