Theodore John Forsi Jr., 71, of Soldotna, Alaska, died on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at home, while sleeping peacefully. Ted was born in Jackson, Mich., on Sept. 17, 1945; the eldest son of Gladys Virginia and Theodore John Forsi. Ted had five siblings, all with the "Forsi" sense of humor and intense love of life. Ted was a gifted man. He was a civil engineer and a hunting and fishing guide on the Kenai Peninsula. He had an intelligent mind and a great sense of humor. He was truly one of a kind. He loved adventure, family and friends, and appreciated all that the Lord had blessed him with. He is predeceased by his baby niece, Shelby Crosky of Anchorage, Alaska; brother, Robert Forsi of Oregon; sister, Sheri Forsi of Oregon; brother-in-law, Jim Schweigart of Oregon; and parents, Ted Forsi and Gladys Forsi, both of Washington. He is survived by his wife, Robin Forsi of Soldotna; children, Ericka Forsi of Washington and T.J. Forsi of Soldotna from first marriage, and John Forsi of Arizona and Brooke Martin and her husband Clay Martin of Oregon by his second marriage; his sister, Mary Ahmann and husband Mike of Washington; Donna Jean Schweigart of Oregon; and Connie Crosky and her husband Jeff, from Anchorage. He is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces, along with many family members on his wife's side. The memorial service for Ted will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Cook Inlet Academy gymnasium in Soldotna at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the memorial. The family asks, in Ted's honor, that you might take a child hunting, fishing or camping this coming year. Donations can be made to the Boys and Girls Club basketball program in Kenai, Alaska. We will miss you greatly Ted - gone but never forgotten.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Nov. 13, 2016.

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Ron Keffer

May 5, 2022

Sorry to hear about Ted´s passing. Ted ani were part of the first student body officers at Blue Mt Community College in Pendleton, Oregon. Ted was a bright young man and a hard worker. We worked together at Comrie Oldsmobile and Cadillac while attending BMCC. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL

Steve Eng

September 29, 2019

I was at retirement party last week. Some of the guys, including me had Ted as our boss. We were talking about what a great boss & great guy Ted was.

Love this photo of dad doing one of his favorite activities!!=

Robin Forsi

September 28, 2019

Love this photo of dad doing one of his favorite activities!

Gary Hostetler

May 23, 2018

Hi Robin,

You probably will not remember us, but my wife Lorie, twin brother Gregg, and father Jim stayed at your house for a 2 day trip with Ted, circa 1989, Lorie caught the biggest King. Ted gave us the greatest time on the river and we are sorry for your loss, he was such a great guy. I hope you still can find peace knowing the impact he had on people.

Robin Forsi

December 21, 2016

Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and kind words. Ted your family will miss you greatly! Thank you for being a wonderful husband and father. We look forward to seeing you in heaven. We love you! Robin

Merry Zumwalt

November 30, 2016

Thoroughly enjoyed working with Ted all these years. I will miss him too. Rest well my friend.

Chris Recktenwald

November 26, 2016

"Uncle Ted" will be long remembered. Forsi family, You are in our thoughts and prayers - Chris, Liza, and family.

November 23, 2016

Robin, I just returned from vacation to hear the shocking news that Ted had passed. He was a great Alaskan and will be missed. So sorry for your loss. Stay in touch...Merrill

Jackie Waters

November 22, 2016

Dear Aunt Robin, John, and Brook,
Uncle Ted was a wonderful, enthusiastic outdoorsman! I remember seeing all those trophies that Uncle Ted had brought home from his hunting days. I will never forget the good times and fun we all had together! May God bless you and comfort you at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Love,
Jackie Waters

Geoff Recktenwald

November 21, 2016

We grieve with you over Ted's passing and hold you in our hearts and prayers.
With Love, Geoff, Erin and Family.

Karen and Richard McGahan

November 20, 2016

Ted was the basketball coach at Cook Inlet Academy when my granddaughter was on the team. Ted was such a positive influence in her life. I watched her develop a confidence, and grow as a Christian under his leadership. He showed her love just because he appreciated her. Regardless of how the game went. We will never forget Ted's impact on her life and look forward to a great reunion in eternity with him. Our prayers are with you, Robin, Brook, Clay and Jon.

Jim & Eileen Sanders

November 19, 2016

Dear Robin, Jim and I treasure the many years of friendship with you and Ted. Our hearts are saddened for your loss.

November 18, 2016

I'm deeply saddened, with Ted passing. I feel fortunate to have shared time with Ted. His passion for adventure, flying, "Alaska" were unequaled.
His legacy lives on in each of us that we're lucky to have spent time together.
Larry Zimmerman (whidbey Island, WA.)

Jan and Dave Recktenwald

November 17, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. May God encompass you all in His love and comfort. Ted will be missed greatly!Again we are so sorry for your loss!

November 16, 2016

We are all going to miss you my dear friend. You were like a brother to me. Rest in peace
Stu Edwards Fruitland, Idaho

Marc Crouse

November 16, 2016

So sorry for your loss,new Ted threw my father and law Al Bishop he was a nice person.

Mike Reynolds

November 16, 2016

miss you friend

Stephen Hoover

November 16, 2016

Goodbye, Ted. I admire you still for your kindness and graciousness...you were a true Brother.

Roy Smith

November 16, 2016

I was fortunate to know Ted for the past 18 yrs. He was a great man in so many ways; giving of himself to help others achieve their goals.

Ted was passionate about his family, friends, his vocation, the outdoors and other things that he pursued. I enjoyed his friendship, humor, integrity, kindness and down to earth style of living that belied his professional occupation as an engineer. We shared the same passion for the outdoors; especially hunting, and I was privileged to guide for Ted out of his camp near Lake Iliamna.

These mere words don't come close to encompassing Ted's life, but his legacy will live on in those who loved him and were fortunate enough to be his friends.

My condolences to Robin, John, Brooke, TJ, Ericka and the other family members. I pray that the love of God enfolds you during this difficult time and that He helps you heal with the passage of time.

Kristine Holdridge

November 16, 2016

What a kind man! He did have a great sense of humor. I am thankful to have known him. I am so sorry for the family to have such a loss. Praying for you.

November 15, 2016

We were saddened to hear of Ted's passing. It's always hard to lose a loved one!
Kurt & Vicki Nelson

Frank Mielke

November 15, 2016

I met Ted about 40 years ago before he moved to Soldotna. Our paths crossed numerous times since then and we always shared a good feeling on reconnecting. Too few of his kind remain.

Richard Willoughby

November 13, 2016

A great friend now with God

Julie Stoneking

November 13, 2016

Thank you.