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Shawn Forrest Obituary

FORREST, SHAWN R. age 35, born 09/17/69 in Terre Haute, IN., passed away in a traffic accident 6 miles east of Rolla, MO 05/09/05. Shawn first came to Corona, CA. in Feb. 1974. He attended school in both IN. and CA. He graduated from high school in Corona. He also attended music/electronics school in Cincinnati, OH. He was a backhoe operator/pipeliner and a "drum playing fool". He is survived by his parents, Steve Forrest, Corona, CA. and Bunny Richey, IN. Also a brother, James T. Forrest and his wife, Samantha and Shawn's nieces, Glory and Skylar Forrest and his maternal grandparents, Harold and Margaret Richey, all from IN. There will be a memorial and a celebration of Shawn's life starting at 11am, Sunday, 05/22 at the American Legion Post 289 on Buchanan St., just north of Magnolia Ave. in East Corona. All friends are welcome. To paraphrase James Joyce: He was a blue-eyed Norseman with a twinkle in his eye for all the Nora Barnacles of the world! America's loss is the Lord's gain. Semper Fi. (951) 735-8975.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from May 15 to May 18, 2005.

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Janet Shoemaker/Godfrey

June 14, 2005

Steve: Please know that I am thinking of you and your family as you continue to mourne Shawn's death. Sending my heartfelt sympathy and hugs across the country. God Bless you. Love Janet

Dirk Porter

June 13, 2005

Although I hadn't seen Shawn in many

years, I still think of him as a close friend. He had a truely good spirit, and smile for everyone he met. We are all better people for having known him. He will be missed, but not forgotten!

God Bless,

Dirk

Sydney Bell

June 11, 2005

Thinking of all of you. Our prayers are with you.

Syd & Jim

Jennifer James

June 5, 2005

I was Shawn's neighbor at one time, and went to school with Him here in Indiana. We were very sorry to hear of His passing. My daughter Summer and I would like to send out love and prayers from Rockville to His whole family, especially Glory and Skylar.

Shelley Breedlove

June 3, 2005

I was deeply saddened to learn of Shawn's death. The paraphrase of James Joyce's fits Shawn's personality perfectly. The Shawn I remember always had a "twinkle in his eyes" ... and always brought fun and laughter to those around him. He will be missed by many.



My thoughts and prayers are with Shawn and his family.



Rockville classmate & friend,

Sue Brown

June 2, 2005

I am deeply sadden to hear of the loss of Shawn. He will truly be missed by all.

Would like you as Shawn's family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Jo (Clark) Harkrider

June 2, 2005

I am so sorry to learn of Shawn's death. He was a 1987 Rockville High School Classmate of mine and a good friend. It was very sad and upsetting to hear of this tragedy. He was a fun loving person and will be missed by many. Memories that I have of Shawn and all of the good times that were spent together with all of our friends growing up will always be treasured.



May God be with you and your family. I will keep Shawn and all of you in my prayers.



1987 Rockville High Classmate

and Friend,



Mary Jo (Clark) Harkrider

Nancy Hanner

June 2, 2005

Sorry to hear about the death of your son. I saw Liddy Dowd and she had told me before I read it in the newspaper. You have my deepest sympathy.

Beth Harry

May 25, 2005

To all the family...

Ge and Family are thinking of you and wish the best. We are sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers.

Marvin & Keely Chandler

May 19, 2005

We'll miss Shawn very, very much. Although he only lived with us a short time prior to leaving to Indiana he was a very sweet person and always willing to help. Our children called him "Uncle Sicky" and they will miss him very much. Shawn is very special and kind hearted we are proud to know him as a person and a friend. Our hearts go out to his family. Shawn will be in our hearts and memories forever. Love the Chandler Family

Karon McColley

May 18, 2005

Please, know that my thoughts are with you as you "Celebrate" Shawn's life.

Norman Lowery

May 18, 2005

We are deeply saddened by your loss. You are in our prayers.



Love, Norman, Forrest & Elizabeth

Britt Lowery

May 18, 2005

I will cherish all the childhood memories of growing up with Shawn. I will miss him always!



Love, Britt

Dave and Helen Johnson

May 18, 2005

Steve, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Shawn's family in Indiana.

Although I have never met Shawn, I am sure that he will be remembered by all who did.

God Bless and Semper Fi, my friend!

pamela farner

May 18, 2005

my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your beautiful son. take care.love,pam

Sande Bemis

May 16, 2005

Steve,



Shawn is with our mother now; he's in safe arms. Love, Sande

Bonnie Kendron

May 16, 2005

Dear Steve,

Trish emailed me after talking with Sande. I was so sorry to hear of Shawn's death. Last week was a sad time for our families. Shawn only 35 and Lori just 36, both in the prime of their lives.

There are no words to adequately express my sympathy for the devastion and profound loss you must be feeling. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

All my love,

Bonnie

JANET FOLCK

May 16, 2005

STEVE

MY THOUGHTS, PRAYERS, AND HUGS ARE WITH YOU. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

LOVE

JANET

Trish (Patti) Greskamp

May 16, 2005

Dear Steve,

I was calling Sande yesterday to tell her of another loss in our family, Lori Magers, when she told me about Shawn. I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I hope that all that gather at the memorial will celebrate Shawn's life with lots of good memories.

Take care.

Love,

your cousin, Trish

Lula Belle Trombley

May 15, 2005

I am Jim Bratcher's sister and would like to send my sympathy to the family of Shawn. Sincerely, Lula Belle(Bratcher)Trombley

Jeanne Leonard

May 15, 2005

Dear Steve,



Just know that all my love is with you now and always. Jeanne

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