WAYNE FORBES Obituary
68, passed away at his home in Pleasant Hills, PA, after being in ill health for the past few years. Wayne was born February 27, 1945, in Pittsburgh, to Robert and Charlotte Spark Forbes of Pleasant Hills. He received a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois and taught Art at Illinois Central College, Peoria, Illinois, for 15 years. He exhibited his art work consisting of sculpture and drawings throughout the United States. He was a founding member of "The Drift" Art Gallery in Dillon, Montana, prior to his return to Pleasant Hills. He is survived by his brother, Robert Forbes and wife, Peggy; and two nephews, Terry and Darren Forbes. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Raymond. Private arrangements are being made at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Pleasant Hills, PA.
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Carol Anderson1
November 8, 2020
Remembering you in prayer, my friend.
Jim Ingra
August 12, 2017
I was one of Wayne's students and a friend when I lived in Dillon. We had lost contact and I am just now finding out he passed away. I had taken Wayne to the V.A. in Bozeman a few times and so enjoyed my time with him. His art and his spirit were and still are infectious in a VERY POSITIVE WAY! May He now create in the Heaven's Gallery!!!!
One of his early stepling pieces from 1975. I have always treasured it.
Mel Weith
March 22, 2017
BART Colvin
December 29, 2014
you not only taught art, you taught us how to blossom as human beings.
Thank you Wayne for being there when I needed you most
BC
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September 13, 2014
A teacher of more than Art, an artist who pushed boundaries.
Ed McCullough
February 15, 2014
You were always one of the good guys, always there to lend a hand and see to it that things got done right. As a fellow Navy vet . . . well, I guess I always thought of you first and last as a trusted shipmate. You still are. Rest in peace.
Patsy Siaperas
February 12, 2014
Wayne will be severally missed in this world. He was an inspiration to all of us. Dance with the angels Wayne! Love you
December 26, 2013
Wayne was not only a teacher, a friend, an old soul whom I will truly miss. DV
Scott Abbey
December 16, 2013
Wayne was a fellow artist at the Checkered Raven. Loved his drawings and sculpture.
He was an inspiration to me when I really needed it.
We'll miss you buddy.
November 17, 2013
I will always remember his beautiful drawings in the Spectrum. Peace to all. Nancy Gerber Haiduck
November 17, 2013
I will always remember Wayne's beautiful drawings in the Spectrum. Peace to all.
Barbara (Rahrer) Kadetsky
November 17, 2013
My condolences to Wayne's family and friends. May your memories comfort you and bring you peace. You now have a guardian angel watching over you.
dick strojan
November 17, 2013
Very sad to know of Wayne's passing. I was one of his T.J. teachers and very much enjoyed his art. His illustrations for the 1963 Spectrum, particularly his sensitive charcoal drawing for two pieces by his classmates, Owen Rodgers and Susy Letcher,is etched in my mind as well as on the page where it beautifully takes form. A soft-spoken, genuinely nice person--a kind person. Just check his eyes and you see that's so.
Mary Tom (Davis) Gilliam
November 17, 2013
My condolences to the family. Wayne made the world a better place through his art contributions
Carol Piper Anderson
November 17, 2013
May you rest in peace, my friend. And, may you view all the beauty of the universe.
November 15, 2013
Miss you my love...Karen
Ellie Cofield
November 14, 2013
Thank you, Wayne, for sharing your passion for art.
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