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1957
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2019
James Forester Obituary
Naples, FL
11-11-57 - 05-02-19
Jimmy completed his last project on Earth after a courageous 10 year battle with
cancer. He is survived by his dedicated
loving daughters Jamie M. Forester and Ashley R. Forester.
Jim is the son of the late Mary A. and
Norman E. Forester
Siblings:
John N. Forester
Children:
* James Forester (wife Marina,
children Julius, Kendra, Marissa).
* Jessica Forester.
* Douglas Forester (in Heaven)
Mary J Kilpatrick (husband Bill)
Children:
* Chad Weuve (fiancé Norma, children Michael, Justin, Andrew)
* Jennifer Hand (husband Todd, children Kailyn, Ciara)
Doug E. Forester
Children :
* Myranda Driskell (husband Dayton, children Zoey, Genevieve, Zane, Gemma)
* Kirsten Forester
"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they had no tomorrow. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster. Do it with no thought of reward and your life will be changed forever."
Jimmy didn't speak these words. He lived these words. No matter what life "pitched" at him, he made time and spared no expense for fun.
Born in Illinois, Jim moved to Naples in 1989 to begin a
family. He was the master of ideas. With no formal
education, two hard working hands and a heart of gold, he was proud to be able to use his gifts to provide for his family.
His business friends and acquaintances knew him as a humble, hardworking, talented man with extraordinary taste. His family knew him as a comedic-poet who always looked for fun and laughter. His love was fishing, boating, live music and the sound of the Chicago Cubs somewhere in the background.
To honor this generous, awe inspiring man and
experience his legacy through the eyes of his beloved daughters, there will be a Memorial Service. This website will be a point of contact, as well as a time, date, and place of the service. Please be patient, as we collect the details.
jimforestermemorialservice.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Forester
Uncle Mike Dad & Ash at the wheel
May 12, 2019
3 Musketeers
May 12, 2019
Father's Day
May 12, 2019
Carleen & Jimmy together again
May 12, 2019
Daddy's girls
May 11, 2019
FGCU graduation
May 11, 2019
The parents
May 11, 2019
The parents 1989
May 11, 2019
1995
May 11, 2019
Anna Maria Island July 4th 2018
May 11, 2019
Granny Rez's firebird
May 11, 2019
Cross country road trip
May 11, 2019
Ash Mom Jme Dad out to sea
May 11, 2019
Devon
May 10, 2019
My sincere sympathy for your loss . May God sustain you through these difficult times because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7.
Janet
May 9, 2019
So lucky to have known this wonderful loving and creative man. Condolences to the family. Love, Jan (Gamber) Hickman
Kathy Stassen
May 8, 2019
A very special person is on to a new job. Such a special person who had great talents. As a customer, I loved him and for sure as a friend.
I will miss him.
Kathy
Rosemarie Mullen
May 7, 2019
Jimmy was the best father in the world, always putting his two daughters first. He consistently gave them the most precious gift a busy father could give, and that is.......TIME. Rosemarie Mullen
Mother-in-law
Craig Dupuy
May 7, 2019
YOU WERE LOVED BY MANY, JIM. YOU NOW HAVE ETERNAL LIFE WITH JESUS. I REMEMBER ALL THE FUN WE HAD IN P'COLA, YOUR HOSPITALITY, YOUR UNCONDITIONAL FRIENDSHIP. I LOVED YOU AS A BROTHER, EVEN AFTER ALL THE MILES & SMILES & YEARS ZOOMED BY. YOUR WORK IS DONE HERE ON THIS EARTH, & THE GOOD LORD NEEDED YOU WITH HIM. WE'LL ALL SEE YOU SOON, TOGETHER IN HEAVEN. I CAN'T WAIT. MARANATHA. LOVE YA, BRO.
May 7, 2019
Jim was a best friend that I will miss his friendship, his phone calls , his humor and his caring! God speed my friend with our love.
Steve and Janet Hettinger
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