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Geraldine Forrest Obituary

Geraldine Forrest

Lancaster: Geraldine L. "Geri" Forrest, 88, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Pickering House. She was born June 9, 1929 in Columbus and was the daughter of the late William and Nettie (Potts) Bower. Geri received her BA in Library Science from Ohio Dominican University and was retired from Wagnall's Memorial in Lithopolis.

She is survived by her husband, 70 years, James D. Forrest; children, Dale (Penny) Forrest of Lancaster, Tom Forrest of Columbus and Jill Forrest (Michael Stafford) of Colorado Springs, CO; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A grave side service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Lithopolis Cemetery. No calling hours will be observed.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to FairHope hospice for the wonderful care that Geri received over the last two years. Contributions may be given to FairHope hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 in Geri's memory.

Kind notes of condolence may be made at www.mytaylorfuneralhome.com

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Nov. 18, 2017.
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Jim, so sorry to hear of Geri's passing. Prayers to you and your family.

Frank and Peg Danko

November 21, 2017

I worked with Geri at the Wagnalls Memorial Library. She was a sweet, funny, and inspiring lady.
Always a smile on her face and ready to help. Loved her family and talked of them often.

Jennifer Strausbaugh

November 21, 2017

Heartfelt sympathies to all in your family for your great loss during this difficult time of sorrow. May the promise found at John 6:40 bring you comfort and hope in the days ahead.

V H

November 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Geri was a great friend and person

Candy Moore Randles

November 18, 2017

Geri was a delightful woman. I have fond memories of her at Wagnalls.

Carol Schleich

November 18, 2017

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