JULIE FORST

JULIE FORST A Canadian broadcast pioneer has died. Julie Forst of Swift Current, SK. passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2002, after suffering a heart attack. A respected member of the Saskatchewan community, Julie, with her husband Bill, founded CJFB-TV in Swift Current, SK. She was an active member of the community and supported numerous charities, organizations and service clubs. She was a past director of the Swift Current Chamber of Commerce. Before co-founding CJFB-TV, a CBC affiliate, in Swift Current in 1957, Julie worked in radio in Red Deer, AB. and Dawson Creek, BC., and also lived in Edmonton and Saskatoon. She became President of Swift Current Telecasting Co. and was General Manager of CJFB-TV until the station's signal was transferred to the CBC in May of 2002. Julie loved her family, music, nature, and her small dog Sparky. Her vitality, style, sense of humour, and love of life will be profoundly missed. Julie is survived by Bill Forst and her daughters Deborah Forst and Darlene Forst, her brother Anton, and her sisters Anna and Mary. Funeral Services took place Tuesday October 8th at the First United Church in Swift Current, SK. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Warren's Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. were entrusted with the arrangements.