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Robert Forman Obituary

FORMAN Robert Taylor Forman, 87, of Columbus, Oh., died on Tuesday evening, April 7, 2009, following a long illness. Born September 11, 1921 in Columbus, Oh., he was the son of Henry Forman and Sallie (Taylor) Forman. Robert was a graduate of North High School, Antioch University, Union Seminary and The Ohio State University Law School. During his life, Robert worked as a lawyer, pastor, and real estate investor, and remained an avid athlete well into his eighties. He served as a Navy Diver in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. He is survived by his wife, Patricia R. Forman; his brother, Charles W. Forman, New Haven, Conn.; and three children, Edward (Kathleen) R. Forman, Columbus, Oh., Mary W. Forman, Atlanta, Ga. and Charles W. Forman, Columbus, Oh.; one nephew and two nieces. He will be sadly missed by his many family members and friends. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on April 9, 2009 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, Oh. Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Summit United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Ave., Columbus, Oh. Rev. Linda Wallek officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Suite 202C, Lilburn, Ga. 30047. Condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2009.

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Michele Stokes

April 13, 2009

We knew Bob only briefly and towards the end of his illness, but we truly appreciated getting to know him. We particularly enjoyed teasing him about his visits to Bob Evans (Bob at Bob's). He had a wonderful sense of humor. Blessings to his family and friends -- From Riverside's Gerlach Center for Senior Health

Joanna Hart

April 9, 2009

Dear Pat, Eddie and Charlie and Mary, and extended family including Bill and Mary Beth and Ben, Mickey and Betty. I am saddened, but not surprised, to hear about Bob's death. We have lost three good men in a short period of time - Glenn, Whitie, and Bob. Memories and stories of "Rev" abound, ranging from profound to wild and funny. I am so sorry for your loss.

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