Michigan City, Indiana
Guy F. Foreman Jr., age 96, of Michigan City, IN passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City, IN.
Guy was born March 2, 1921, in Michigan City, IN to Guy F. and Louella M. (Reinhart) Foreman, Sr. who preceded him in death. On October 1, 1988 he married Cecil Lass in Michigan City, IN. She also preceded him in death ono November 29, 2009.
Guy is survived by niece: Barbara Davidson of FL, nephews: Paul R. (Debbie) Foreman of Michigan City and Tom (Pam) of TN; niece: Mary Lou (Mike) Atkins of IN; step-daughter: Sandra (Charles) Brickley of FL and step-son-in-law: Keith Eschenbaum of CO; three grandchildren: Amanda Brickley, Jason and Jarrett Brickley; sister: Mary Marjorie Mann of Indianapolis, IN; special sister-in-law: Virginia M. Foreman; step-daughter: Virginia Eschenbaum.
Guy was a lifelong Michigan City resident, graduated from Elston Senior High School in 1939. His passion for music led him to the Vandercook College of Music where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and a Master’s degree in Administration. Guy was later awarded an Honorary PhD in Music from Vandercook College. Guy served as the Director of School Music for the LaPorte Community School Corporation for 35 years, retiring from that position in 1981. Guy also served his community as a member of the Elks and Kiwanis Clubs. He was also presented the Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash Award.
Guy Foreman was the band conductor for the Michigan City Municipal Band in Michigan City where he conducted the band for 60 years.
A Memorial Concert will be held on July 27 at the Guy Foreman Amphitheatre in Michigan City, IN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Municipal Band in Michigan City, IN or Vandercook College.
To sign guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www. Carlislefh.com. (219) 874-4214.
Read MoreGuy started both of us on our instruments in grade school and we were in his first year as director of the Laporte High School Band and orchestra. We are about ( May 2024) to both start another season in the Michigan City Municipal Band - 67 years for Roger & 57 for Sue. We are forever grateful for Guy's "Leadership" through all these years.
Roger & Sue(Bowell) Smith
May 14, 2024 | LaPorte, IN
From Roger and Sue (Bowell) Smith - LaPorte. How heartwarming to get this Legacy reminder after 5 years. And, amazingly, just within a week ago as we were practicing ( violin/clarinet), we paused to remember again (Apr 13, 2017) Guy's expertise at expressing nuance of tempo and style - "vaccinating" us for life!
Roger and Sue Smith
March 18, 2022 | La Porte, IN
Guy was a constant force at VanderCook College of Music for decades. Many of our alumni - now music teachers themselves - came to VanderCook by way of Guy. He was committed to living life well with music. His positive, hopeful spirit will be missed.
Roseanne Rosenthal
April 20, 2017 | Chicago, IL
We were both blessed to have been under the direction and influence musically of Guy from grade school (40's), jr.high, and high school and for 50 plus years as members of the Michigan City Municipal Band when Guy was director. We both felt his ability to conduct nuance of tempo changes and musical style to be a signature trait of his that colors our playing today.
We were members of his very first year(1956) as director of the LaPorte High School band and orchestra and will be playing...
Roger & Sue Smith
April 13, 2017 | LaPorte, IN
36 years ago Guy ("Uncle Bud") asked Ken Brelsfoard and me to create a narrative ballet to dance with the Municipal Band on a yearly basis - an idea that stretched me wonderfully creatively and still goes on each summer. Guy would even be a part of some of our dances and always got a kiss from the leading ballerina at the end of the number. I grew artistically working with him and loved him dearly. Barb, his neice, worked with us often, too when she danced - my love and condolences to you,...
Judy Joseph
March 27, 2017 | Michigan City, IN
Mr. Foreman was my Orchestra teacher at LPHS. He was one of my most encouraging teachers. I have never forgotten his kindnesses. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family for the loss of this genuine and special man.
Patty Bell
March 27, 2017 | Michigan City, IN
Mr. Foreman was a wonderful teacher and musician. I am fortunate to have been one of his students. My sincere condolences to his family.
Ken Juranek
March 26, 2017 | Des Plaines, IL
Guy Foreman impacted my life. Largely because of him I majored in music education in college and taught public school music for 41 years. There are concepts are learned from Mr. Foreman that I passed along to my hundreds of students. I think he was disappointed in me for not choosing to attend VanderCook. He was gracious enough to have the LPHS band read the first piece of music I wrote one year. During college I played for him in the Michigan City Band. I have always remembered him...
Robert Curry
March 26, 2017 | Harrisonburg, VA
Mr. Foreman was one of a kind. He impacted so many over the years through his dedication and love of music.
Teri Dilloway
March 25, 2017 | LaPorte, IN