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John Forsberg Obituary
John Gustave Forsberg passed away peacefully in Bountiful, Utah, January 21, 2013. He was born December 27, 1917 in Salt Lake City to Gustave W. and Zina Widdison Forsberg. As a young teenager he accompanied his father and mother to Sweden when his father presided over the Swedish Mission. Graduated from West High School and the University of Utah. Served honorably in the Army Air Corps in WWII. John married Norma Shurtliff on November 21, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. He served for years and then retired from the family owned business, Wasatch Electric Company. Dad was a kind, gentle man who quietly went about helping family and neighbors. He was a quality wood craftsman and in his shop and created beautiful pieces that he always shared. Active in the LDS Church. Served in many callings including counselor in the Orchard 2nd Ward Bishopric.
Preceded in death by his wife, Norma, infant daughter Catherine, his father and mother, brothers Norman, Allyn and Francis, sisters Hermana Lyon and Ada Fielding. Survived by children, Julia Mueller (Juergen), Paul (Marsha), Mary Day, Jayne Lowe, Laura Higgins (George), and Christine Forsberg, as well as 26 grandchildren and 60 great grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday, January 25th, at 11:00 am at the Orchard 1st Ward chapel, 3707 South 800 West, Bountiful, Utah. Viewing will be held 9:30am to 10:45 am prior to the service. Interment will be held at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
The family wishes to thank all those who helped care for dad in his last months including home health care, IHC Hospice, North Canyon Care Center, Beehive Home Assisted Living, and Welcome Home Assisted Living.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Forsberg
Tiffany Lee
February 19, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed taking care of your dad. He was an inspiration to me! My thoughts are with your family.
Sincerely,
Tiffany with Lifetouch Home Health
Ted & Jean Jensen
January 25, 2013
Dear Forsbergs,
Please accept our sympathy and condolences for your loss. To our old friend Paul, please know that you are in our hearts and our thoughts.
rebecca Lewis
January 25, 2013
Dear Cousins, Uncle John was most loved by all the Lewis nieces and nephews. We would so love to be with you on Friday but due to illness will not be able to attend. May the Lord bless and comfort you at this tender time. Ron and Rebecca Lewis
Janeen Sheffield
January 24, 2013
Dear Laura, George, and Family,
Mark and I want to share our condolences to all of you and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of honoring the life of your father and grandfather. In the little time that we have spent with him over the past few years, we do know what a wonderful man he was and felt of his special, sweet spirit. We are sure that he touched many others as he did ours during his sojourn upon this earth. Thinking about what he is now doing without the burdens of this life is a joy and a comfort. May our Father In Heaven lift your hearts and bring you peace when you miss John's presence and may you find joy in the many memories that you have all created together until you meet again.
With much love,
Mark and Janeen Sheffield
January 24, 2013
Years ago I worked at Wasatch Electric and John was my boss. He was a thoughtful and kind individual and I enjoyed my time there. I have fun memories of him sending out for hot fudge sundaes often on Friday afternoons as a treat for the office girls. He was a good boss. He shared family experiences and let us know how much he loved his family. I pray you who are left behind will have many wonderful memories to comfort you.
Elaine Child
January 24, 2013
Years ago I worked at Wasatch Electric for about five years and John was my boss. He was a gentle thoughtful man and I enjoyed my employment there. I have fun memories of him sending out for hot fudge sundeas on Friday afternoons for a treat. He always talked about his family and showed love and concern for his children and their success.
I hope you who remain have many fine memories of your good father.
Elaine Child
James Lyon
January 24, 2013
Dear Forsbergs,
My uncle John (our mother, Hermana Forsberg Lyon, was his half-sister)had the same loving, gentle spirit I remember in his father (my grandfather, Gustave Forsberg, do for me he was the last direct living link to the Forsberg line. And he added dignity to that name. I remember well the impression he made on me while a navigator in WW II when he came home wearing a uniform, and I also remember his kindness and thoughtfulness to me in my growing-up years in Salt Lake, not to mention when I worked briefly for Wasatch Electric. I feel honored and privileged to be related to him and for all he represented in his life. Sorry we can't attend the funeral, but we are in Phoenix helping a 31-year old daughter (who has a 1-yr.old infant)get through chemo treatments for cancer. Our prayers are with you.
James K. (Jamie) Lyon
January 24, 2013
Loved visiting with John for many years as his Home Teacher. Great guy. He will be missed. May the Lord be with you and family. A prvious committment keeps me from the viewing.
Bob Hyde
Bob Sagers
January 24, 2013
Chris and Mary,
So sorry to read about your dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 23, 2013
Dear Family: I appreciate all the years we shared with John (and your entire family) at family gatherings, at work, and at personal visits. I love John and all he stood for. I'm certain there is great rejoicing with Norma and all his family gone on before him. Best wishes to all of you children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, you have a great heritage. Love you all, Rob & Meryl Lynn Forsberg
With friends at Hogmarso, Sweden
January 23, 2013
With family in Sweden
January 23, 2013
At Home J Street SLC
January 23, 2013
At Wasatch Electric
January 23, 2013
Sheryl Groneman
January 23, 2013
What a wonderful man! He left a beautiful heritage. All our love to you Laura, George & Family.
Darlene Coster
January 23, 2013
Dear Forsberg Family, My you always treasure the memories of your Dad and Grandpa. May your hearts be comforted with peace. I enjoyed the time I shared knowing your Dad.
A Family Friend Darlene Day Coster
Merry Janet Lewis Brown
January 23, 2013
May the Lord comfort all the family as they say good bye to this dear sweet man. Know that there is a sweet reunion going on in his heavenly home. Good bye Uncle John. You will always be loveingly remembered.
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