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Forrest was born in Seattle, WA to Charles and Idell Bannan on January 5, 1946. He went to Loyola High School and Santa Clara University where he graduated from Law School at the top of his class. He then went to UCLA for his Master's degree and spent some time in Hermosa Beach and Aspen before moving to Washington D.C. to work for the Department of Justice. In 1977, He married Sharon Bannan in Washington D.C.. A few years later they moved to La Canada and had three sons; Ryan, Matt and Brad. Forrest continued his law practice and eventually opened his own law firm Bannan, Green, Frank & Terzian. After he semi-retired he continued enjoying his family, cousins, social clubs, golf and friends. Those who knew Forrest will remember him for his sense of humor, his storytelling, his Jesuit foundations and his love of his family.
Forrest is survived by Ryan, Matt & Katelin, Brad & Krista, his three grandchildren Janie, Riley and Rhys and sister Toni.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Loyola High School, Santa Clara University or Mount Saint Mary's University in his honor would be greatly appreciated.
A Memorial Mass will be held on March 19, 2025 at 10:30 at Holy Family Church, 1501 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena.
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serena ventura
May 31, 2025
I am sorry to read of your loss
He was a delightful friend and fellow student in my class at SCU.
All my condolences,
Serena Mondavi Ventura
Mari Schiro
April 8, 2025
What a grand brilliant man. I was his Trial Manager at Adam´s Duque for 7 years. He taught me to love the law. Taught me how the law was practiced. And endless fabulous lunches and client dinners at his beloved California Club. Hundreds of conversations about life. His beloved boys. His beloved parents. And Toni. He was a brilliant Trial Lawyer. And my true friend.
He lives in my heart forever.
My deepest condolences. But Forrest´s influence on so many lives forever.
Mari Schiro
Frances Frawley Swanson
March 19, 2025
I remember visiting with Forrest at our class reunion; my husband, Gery Swanson, and Forrest were good friends. My condolences to your family. Fondly, Frances Frawley Swanson
Lynn Fox
March 18, 2025
My condolences to the family of Charles Bannan from a fellow classmate at Santa Clara University. He had a good life and was much admired,
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Tim Hornbecker
March 18, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Bannon family from his fellow Loyola High School friend and football teammate, class of '63.
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