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FORREST WILSON Obituary
FORREST RUSSELL WILSON
On Monday, April 29, 2013, of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of Elizabeth E. Wilson; father of Jonathan F. (Cynthia E. Leake), Robert P. and Paul J. Wilson; grandfather of Madeline and Anne Wilson. Professor of Architecture at The Catholic University of America, Ohio University, and the Pratt Institute; Editor-in-Chief of Progressive Architecture; Author of 19 books; Union activist; Sculptor; Artist. Served with the Merchant Marine in WWII and fought against the fascists in the Spanish Civil War. An indomitable spirit for learning and teaching. A life-long champion of workers' rights. Services are Private.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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June 13, 2013
Losing a father takes some time to recover from. My heart and strength to you. Ipatters
Carole Craig
June 2, 2013
I am sorry for his passing and for your loss, but pleased that Forrest had such a long, creative, productive life and was able to give so much to others.
May 27, 2013
God's ears are toward your supplications; may he give you peace during your time of grief.
(1 Peter 3:12)
C Johnson
Pat & Frank Marth
May 26, 2013
Sorry to hear of Forrest'ss passing. He was a truly incredible man. We are back in the area.
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