Forrest Calvin Lind

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Forrest Lind Obituary

Forrest Calvin Lind

June 8, 1944 - March 24, 2012

The Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Forrest Lind will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 starting at 12:00 noon at the Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club, 24752 Toledo Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630. There will be a reception immediately following the memorial. Forrest surrendered his battle with cancer and passed peacefully at home to be with the Lord in Heaven, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Forrest is survived by his mother, Claire Lind; sister, Gay Routh; son, William Lind and his wife, Jennifer Lind; daughter, Dana Lind Capielo and her husband, Georg Capielo; nephew, Joe Routh; niece, Lori Korioth and her husband, Tim Korioth, three grandchildren, and many close friends. Forrest graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School and attended Cal State University Long Beach. He was drafted into the Army in 1965 and was stationed in San Antonio, Texas. There he met Sue Ann Rumbo and they were married for 28 years. After serving in the Army for two years, he relocated with his bride to Long Beach, California where they raised their family. Forrest worked for 43 years in the insurance industry. He started out as an agent for Standard Insurance and later became an independent agent and financial planner. He always put his clients' best interests first and he was designated with insurance industry ethics certifications. Forrest Lind was an outstanding basketball player at Long Beach Poly High School where he earned all Moore League and All CIF Southern California Section honors. He was awarded a basketball scholarship to Cal State University Long Beach. He was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity where he made lifetime friendships. For many years, Forrest loved to play basketball and golf with his friends all over Southern California. He volunteered many hours coaching youth basketball. Forrest always had a bounce in his step, positive outlook, and strong work ethic. He always said that "life is good". He was a great father and friend. He was a positive force in many people's lives. He helped many individuals in his work, athletic interests, and through his friendships. Even though he is gone our memories of him will be with us for the rest of our lives. God blessed us with having him in our lives. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, Long Beach Poly High School Basketball Program, 1600 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813, or the Biola College Basketball Program, 13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA 90639 Please sign the guest book at
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Published by Press-Telegram on Apr. 12, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Lind

11 Entries

Ann Tack-McClure

April 27, 2012

I first met Forrest when he worked for Standard Insurance. I had taken out some insurance policies. As he went on his own, I transferred my policies over to him and he always gave me advice on what to do. However, more importantly Forrest became a very dear friend through the years and he was always there to give me advice whenever I asked for it. I was shocked to hear of his passing. I had no idea he had been sick. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to his dear family.

Janet DeGiorgio

April 23, 2012

Dear Family of Forrest Lind, I am so sorry. What a great man. I knew Forrest @ L.B. Poly, CSULB and at occasional events since. He was always so uplifting, happy & helpful. My concolences to his entire family. Sincerely, Janet Lonski DeGiorgio

Barry Peters

April 19, 2012

i worked with Forrest at Standard Insurance many years ago & remember is humor & his willingness to help the "new guy" whenever I had a question or didn't know how to do something. My deepest condolences to his family & friends.

Cathi Barnhart

April 16, 2012

So sorry to hear of Forrest's passing. Forrest and my dad worked together many years ago and I was a guest at the baby shower for his daughter Dana. Our family connection goes all the way back to when Ralph was the best man at my mom and dad's wedding. I can think of many times that I saw Forrest over the years; at my parent's house when he brought little Billy over, at the office when I went in to see my dad, at my parent's 35th anniversary. He was always so nice, so friendly. Wonderful, happy memories.
My condolences to the Lind family.
Cathi Ward Barnhart

April 14, 2012

Forrest and I shared a birthday and many childhood experiences together. We were good friends in elementary school and re-connected as adults. My sympathies to Claire and Gay and the rest of his family. Randy Stricklin

Mel Reed

April 13, 2012

To the Lind Family
As a Poly 10th grader, I had the opportunity to play with Forrest on the varsity basketball team, 61-62 team. Forrest was a great teammate and a great person. He will be truly missed.
My Condolences
Mel Reed

Michael Lucero

April 13, 2012

I had the pleasure to connect with Forest on a few levels, as an athlete, coach and father. As an athlete we shared a passion for competition and the understanding of what it takes to be the best you can. As a coach, Forest, used his knowledge and applied skills in basketball handling and shooting to educate, teach and inspired players to be better player and better people. And as Father, we talked of family, kids, parenting and how to keep sight of one's self while being the best you can. I too learned from Forest and am truly thankful for the lessons he shared with me. Michael Lucero

April 12, 2012

To the Lind Family:

May God bless each of you, during this difficult time in your lives. (James 4:8)

My condolences,
SJB.

April 12, 2012

The buzzer sounded - Game over but a whistle blows for the start of a new game on a new court. God Bless you my friend
Ron Beaulac

April 12, 2012

Sorry to hear about Forrest. Cool guy, great sense of humor, friendly, talked to and got along with everybody on campus. Although he was an All-City basket ball player he never let his status in any way interfere or alter who he was as a person. As we were in the same grade we had many classes together and over the three years developed a very good friendship. We went our seperate ways after graduation from Poly but I still consider him a very good friend. My condolences the family and loved ones. Ervin R. (Butch) Frisco Long Beach Poly Class of '62

Pete Gastwirth

April 12, 2012

I'm going to miss you my friend. I will celebrate your life and hold onto all the memories from Kid Baseball, Hughes Jr. High, Poly High, Long Beach State and to all our "grown-up" years.
God Bless you and your Family.

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