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1936
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2009
Howard Fornof Obituary
Howard joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 16. He went through basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina. He was very honored to have the privilege of serving his country and being a United States Marine. After serving 20 years in the corps, his last duty station was the same as his first, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, MCRD Parris Island. Anyone that knew him or had an acquaintance with him, knew how much he was a Marine, and how he upheld the honor of Semper Fi (Always Faithful).
He was involved in many different organizations throughout his life. Commandant of South Dakota chapter and vice-commandant of Arizona chapter of Veterans of Underage Military Service (VUMS), past commandant for the state of Arizona Marine Corps League, commandant of the Territorial Young Marines, past Commandant of the Arizona Battalion of Young Marines, attained status of pedigree for the Military Order of Devil Dogs.
He was a member of Third Marine Division, Arizona chapter, Fifth Marine Division, First United Methodist of Yuma, First United Methodist Men's of Yuma, 78-Crime, Trade Club, Disabled American Veterans, lifetime member of American Legion, and lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gipsie Fornof, son Howard E. Fornof Jr. and brothers Marshall, Harvey, Kenneth.
Howard is survived by his wife of 51 years Margaret (Maggie) of Yuma, children Anthony (Sherry) Fornof, Tim (Donna) Fornof, Susan (Joe) Lykins, David (Arlene) Fornof and Mark Fornof all of Yuma, Janet (Jack) Claherty of Pittsburgh, brothers James Fornof Jr. of Cheswick, Pennsylvania, S. Ray (Doc) Fornof of Peekeo, Hawaii and Richard aka Dic (Ruth) Fornof of Northridge, California.
Grandchildren are Martina (Kent) Hamilton, Elizabeth (Larry) Jackson, Anthony Jr. (Kimberly), Moe aka Tim (Jayme) Fornof, Jessica Fornof, Tommy Fails, Tina Zuicarelli, Allee Claherty, Jim Lykins, Eric Lykins, Michael Robinson, JoLynn (Erin) Rourke, Joe Todd Lykins, Justin (Heather) Lykins, David Jr. (Jennifer) Fornof, Austin Fornof, Zachary Fornof and Matthew Fornof.
Great-grandchildren are Meghan, Jacob, Alexis, Tyler, Preston, Cyrena, Rocque, Aiden, Jazmin, Jimmy, Braden, Rylee, Asher and Andru.
The family would like to thank the staff of Yuma Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital Oncology Unit and Neurological Department, Care Flight, Phoenix Fire Department, Dr. Olivera, Dr. Dhanjal, Dr. Anugu, Hospice of Yuma staff, and a warm-hearted thank you to Kathy Jacobson and Dr. Jeanne Elnadry with Hospice of Yuma. A special thanks to Rural/Metro and Yuma Sun for going above and beyond.
There will be a celebration of his life at noon Saturday, July 25, 2009, at First United Methodist Church, 298 W. 3rd St. with Pastor Jon Flint officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Yuma.
Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Fornof
Richard Bregler
August 16, 2009
My condolences to the family at this sad time.
A great neighbor and fellow member of "India Team" at Yuma 1967-69 and on to IwaKuni,Japan.
MGysgt Richard S.Bregler,Jr. USMC Ret.
Jess & Honey Jesse
August 8, 2009
Maggie and Family: Honey and I are shocked and saddened to hear of Howards passing on. He was a great Husband, Father, Grandfather, Marine and trusted friend. We will miss him so very much. Our prayers are with you.
Judy Hyatt
August 7, 2009
Maggie and Family: Buddy and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Fornof. He was a great man and will be missed. I enjoyed working for him at MAFCU. We will always remember Mr. Fornof giving us our first line of credit when we started Hyatt Refrigeration. We asked for a line that we never thought we would get but Mr. Fornof never blinked an eye and somehow got the requested line approved. I know in my heart he went to bat for us and appreciate it more than I could ever express. May it confort you to know he's in the arms of Jesus and you will be reunited one day. Thank you Maggie and family for sharing a wonderful man with so many. Our prayer is that God will wrap His arms around you and hold you tightly as you go through this difficult time.
BRETT & BART SUPPLEE
July 28, 2009
OUR PRAYERS TO THE FORNOF FAMILY
Jerry Mills
July 26, 2009
My sympathy goes out to the Fornoff family.
Judy & Tom Rushin
July 24, 2009
The Fornof Family,
Our prayers are for God's peace and comfort as you remember all the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts.
July 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Fornof family. He will be missed. He will always be with you all.
God Bless You All.
Pat Lockett and Vivian
Yuma Family Practice
July 23, 2009
Our condolances to the entire Fornof family. You are in our Prayers.
July 23, 2009
My sincere condolances to Maggie and the entire Fornof family.
Respectfully,
Les Wadleigh
July 23, 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. He will always be Mr. Fornof to me even after working for him at MAFCU for 17yrs. Many times he should have let me go, but he had a fatherly attitude to us girls & gave us many chances. May God give you comfort & peace.
Sheilah Pelletier
July 23, 2009
Maggie & Family,
I have many fond memories of Mr. Fornof and our credit union family. I enjoyed working with him, for him and along beside him. He will truly be missed by all friends and families. He was a Great Person. My prayers go out to all of you. May God Bless.
Ben Leith
July 23, 2009
July 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Fornof family. He was a great help to me when I first became active in the Marine Corps League (he was Commandant for the State of Arizona MCL at that time.) He will be greatly missed by all Marine Corps League members who knew him.
Semper Fi, Ben Leith, Aide de Camp of River MCL Detachments for the State of Arizona
Kimberly & Duane Huwe & Family
July 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Dad was one of the best! His love knew no bounderies!!! He will be greatly missed by many.
July 22, 2009
Our thoughts, sympathy, and prayers go out to the Fornof family. Thank you for sharing Howard with Marine Air Federal Credit Union.
Friends, employees, and members of Marine Air Federal Credit Union and Patriots Federal Credit Union.
Jerry Rosner
July 22, 2009
My prayers and those of my family go out to the Fornof family. Howard will be missed and I'm sure he is still looking out for the family from above.
May God Bless
Colleen Pedroza
July 22, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes to all the Fornof family. Your Husband, Dad, Brother & Grandad was 1 of a kind. May God be with all of you.
Love,
Colleen Pedroza & Scott Rico
Rick & Mary Lee Savage
July 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Fornof family.
JOANN HAND
July 21, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFICULT TIME. MR. FORNOF WAS A GREAT MAN WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR.WHEN HE CAME TO THE
BANK ON BASE, NEXT TO THE CREDIT UNION,HE WOULD ALWAYS MAKE US LAUGH. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Myron Marquardt
July 21, 2009
Semper Fi, Howard.
Myron
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