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Paula Forthun Obituary
Paula Emily Forthun
She was born and raised in Long Island, NY by parents, George and Dorothy; who preceded her in death as well as brother, Harold; and sister, Chelan.
She is survived by brothers, George and Alan; sister, Doris; as well as brothers, John Johnson, Wayne Johnson; and her sister, Dorothy.
She brought untold joy and strength to children, Karen, Brenda, Steven, James, Lisa, Timm, Kenny, Wayne and Kjell and their families; including 22 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Paula raised her family in Bothell, WA and made many wonderful lifelong friends by sharing her loving heart and optimistic view of life.
Her friendships came through many years of driving bus with Northshore Schools and summers with her husband in Westport (with Arne, Elsa, Laijla and Erik). She loved painting, reading and RVing (including cross country trips to visit extended family), and special rides to anywhere with Chuck!
We love and miss you.
A celebration of Paula's life will be Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Ridge Church, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paula Forthun
5 Entries
Jeff & Cryss. Toycen
March 7, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Forthun family. The joy of Paula's memories be with you all.
SYLVIA BOOTH
March 6, 2012
PAULA, I WILL MISS OUR FRIENDSHIP.YOU AND I SHARED MANY WALKS AND TALKS,WE LAUGHED TOGATHER AND CRIED TOGATHER.SHARED SECRETS THAT YOU WILL TAKE TO HEAVEN NOW. THANKS FOR LOVING ME,FOR WHO I AM AND FOR TELLING ME YOU LOVED ME,YOU LOVED ME BEST,YOU WERE A WONDERFULL FRIEND AND MOST OF ALL A REMARKABLE WOMAN. I WILL MISS YOUR SWEET FACE. GOD BLESS YOUR HEART. MY SYMPATHY TO ALL HER FAMILY. SYLVIA
March 5, 2012
Paula, as your older brother, sometimes called by you as "my older
bossy brother" I know your love and energy will be found sorley
missing by your children,family and friends in the Bothell/Seattle
area of which you loved so much. Rest in peace dear sister with
whom I love and respect along with having many memories during
our early family years. George Beyer, Marietta,Ga.
Allen Beyer
March 4, 2012
Paula, we will miss you. It is difficult to absorb the passing of a sister so gracious and loving as you. We all have hard times on occasions while growing up and you and I fall into that group. What makes you so special is that you were able to get beyond those time and cast aside the bad times and see the good life that was waiting for you when you arrived in Seattle. You got on the bus and rode it to the top of the mountain.
Timm Forthun
March 4, 2012
There are no words that can say how much love, care, joy and celebration our Mom gave to us! To have someone who so believes in you and who shows you through her sacrifices and her smiles is a priceless treasure. Paula will always be softly (or loudly, her style) reminding me how to appreciate life, and how to walk in the celebration of what's just around the corner!
I love you Mom, and walk in the joy and celebration of YOU....being reunited with your Man, Kjell....and being in the presence of your Savior, Jesus!! Your loving Son, Timm
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