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Cready FORRY Obituary
Age 93, passed away on January 22, 2011. Born December 15, 1917 in Seattle, WA. His granddaughter Cyndi preceded him in death. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Mathilda, sister Ella, children, Christine McCarter, Mark Forry, Anita Forry and Ross Forry, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
After graduating from Superior High School in 1936, Vern worked for the U.S. Forest Service in western MT. He joined the Navy in 1938 and served in WWII, and the Korean War, earning nine campaign medals, with five battle stars.
He went to work for Contra Costa County and after 23 years of service he retired in 1977. Vern was a PER for the Concord Elks Lodge and in 1978 demitted to Carmichael Lodge. He was State Chairman of Youth Activities from 76-80 and served on the Grand Lodge Youth Activities Committee from 81-83. In 1984 he was District Deputy for the No. Central District.
Vern enjoyed 34 years of coaching youth baseball, basketball and track.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. February 3, 2011 at SSt. Peter & Paul's Catholic Church, 4450 Granite Drive, Rocklin. A special Elk's Ceremony will also take place at that time. Vern would be honored by contributions to the Elks National Foundation, at the Carmichael Elks Lodge.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jamie Forry-Rodriuez
November 17, 2016
Think about you everyday grandpa, I love you
Jamie Forry-rodriguez
December 4, 2011
Still thinking about you grandpa...i love you.
Patty Forry
January 31, 2011
I am so honored to have known Vernon. He always accepted me and treated me with respect. What a great man. Great sense of humor. Love him. I have peace knowing he is with his family and watching us from above. Patty Forry (Las Vegas
Dad, my hero
Anita Forry-Moonshadow
January 31, 2011
Mary Spearman
January 30, 2011
We are very sad to learn of Mr. Forry's homegoing. He was one of our Dad's very best friends. They worked together at Contra Costa County Hospital in Martinez, California starting in the 1950's. They were both U.S. Navy veterans and became fast, life-long friends. Our Dad and Mr. Forry remained friends and kept in touch, frequently through telephone conversations and visits. After our Dad had a stroke and became incapitated, and Mr. Forry retired and he and wife moved to Rocklin, Mr Forry would make the long trip from Rocklin at least once a year to visit with my Dad. He continued to visit, make frequent telephone calls and write letters, throughout the entire 16+ years that our Dad was ill. Our Dad would always be so excited and happy to get a visit, phone call or letter from "my friend Forry" to check on him and update Daddy on his family, retirement adventures and many activities. The last time we saw "our Dad's best friend Forry" was at our Dad's funeral. However, Mr. Forry always made sure to send a family Christmas letter to our Mother until her death over 3 years ago. Please know that we will always cherish the memories of the friendship shared by Mr. Forry and our Dad. We share in your loss and pray God, in His infinite wisdom and love, will comfort and keep you and give you a peace that surpasses all understanding during this most difficult time. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal.
Sincerely,
The Daughters of Eddie Walls
Richmond, California
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