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Forrest Bledsoe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 3, 2023.

In Loving Memory of Forrest Lee Bledsoe (January 19, 1953 - September 1, 2023)

Forrest Bledsoe, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on September 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth and eternal optimism. Born on January 19, 1953, Forrest's journey through life was marked by friendship, human connection, creativity, spontaneity, and a particular passion for bad puns and dad jokes.

Forrest is survived by his devoted wife, Jan Bullard of Plantation, FL, who stood by his side through thick and thin. Their love was an inspiration to all who knew them, a testament to the enduring power of a loving partnership.

His three adoring children, Katie, Chris, and Andrew, were the light of his life. He took immense pride in their accomplishments and cherished every moment spent with them. Forrest's heart also swelled with joy at the arrival of his four beloved grandchildren, who brought endless happiness to his life.

Forrest's journey through education led him to graduate from Up With People High School in 1971. His time there was formative, shaping his character and values, and preparing him for a life dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. He was a proud alum of the University of Louisville, his Alma mater, and of the University of Miami's MBA program.

Forrest Bledsoe left an indelible mark on our lives. May he rest in peace, forever loved and never forgotten in the hearts and minds of his family and friends.

A celebration of Forrest's life will be held via Zoom. In lieu of flowers, the family requests your worst dad jokes and/or donations to Up With People (https://upwithpeople.org/get-involved/donate/ ) in his honor.

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August 28, 2024

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Sam Bledsoe

August 28, 2024

It doesn't seem like its.been a year already....once again sincerest condolences to the family.

Cliff Felder

October 12, 2023

Forrest believed in my ability to do more in life and in business than I did and consequently inspired me to achieve more. He would always refer to me as his "brother from another mother."

sharon albury

September 14, 2023

heard his name before ..i think his family use to travel to key largo fFl

Lynne Edelman

September 11, 2023

Dear Jan, I'm so sorry to hear the news of Forrest's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Lynne Edelman

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Layne

September 9, 2023

I met Duffy at his house in Plantation at a planning meeting for the UWPIAA. He was always the planner with long term goals for our organization.

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Lisa MacLeod

September 7, 2023

I have always known Forest Bledsoe as Uncle Duffy. To me as a child he was the debonair jet setting uncle who popped in for exciting visits. His visits were fun and funny. My heart and sympathy is with Katie, Chris and Andrew.

So, you asked for a dad joke and my husband who loves jokes as well found one. Hope this one is appropriate.
What is the dumbest animal in the jungle? A polar bear.

Jane Hartman

September 6, 2023

Shocked and oh so saddened on hearing of Duffy´s passing. Met up with him when he was a part of the Doc and Helene Zukof clan. Yes he was always full of bad puns that we all laughed together about. Our sincere sympathy and prayers to Jan, Katie, Chris and Andrew, his grandchildren and all those affected by this sudden loss.

Sam Bledsoe

September 3, 2023

I never had a chance to meet Duffy in person, but had the opportunity to talk over the phone a couple of times. He was the closest I had to a relative on my father's side. Sincerest condolences to his family.

Tracie Brandt

September 3, 2023

This photo is Dec. 15, 2018. "Uncle Duffy" visiting. Great time catching up.
Colleen, Cameron, me (Tracie) and Duffy.

Cindy Barnes Ochoa

September 3, 2023

I met Duffy when we were both 16 and heading out on the road with Up With People. I have an early memory of Duffy, which is when his Dad, when our Up with People bus was going from Sacramento to my hometown of Santa Rosa, and he decided to lead the big bus on what was supposed to be a short-cut but was actually through scary windy mountain roads above Napa.... we arrived quite late as I recall! Certainly more recently it has been a pleasure to see him at reunions and I think a few times on our 69B zoom calls. I will miss him.

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