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Eileen Forsberg Obituary

Eileen (Toni) Forsberg OCEANSIDE -- Toni Forsberg, 98, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015. She was born January 24, 1917 in Newell, W VA to Laverne and Lee Mackey. She grew up in Akron, OH and subsequently was married to 1st Lt Lenard H. Forsberg, USMC Retired, in 1946. Together they raised two daughters. She was predeceased by her husband in 2004, and her daughter, Gina, in 1990. She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Bob and Vikki Dimattia; and by her granddaughters, Shan Skinner and Leesha Leppert; grandson, Keelan Stocks; step-grandson and his wife, Primo and Cheryl Dimattia; great-grandson and his wife, Michael and Dana Simpson; and great- great-grandson, Carter Simpson; as well as six great-grandchildren: Nicole, David, Christopher, Kyle, Christine and Joey. Toni loved her family and many friends and was loved and respected by them. She was an ambassador of "age at its best," living an active life right up to the end, and was a joy to us all.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Aug. 2, 2015.

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Linda Rios

August 19, 2015

Vikki and family, my condolences to you all. Eileen and my mother, Marge Rubel, were cousins, but more like sisters. When Eileen came to visit my mother, they laughed from the moment they first saw each other until they said goodbye! Eileen teased my mother relentlessly, and my mother enjoyed every minute of it. My family and I all enjoyed watching them have a good time together! Their times together, both as young women and then as adults, were such precious times for my mom. I miss them both/ I'm sure they are together right now, laughing together and watching over their families. Wishing you all peace and joy in your memories of having been loved by such a wonderfully vibrant,
loving good soul.....

Diane King

August 10, 2015

Our sincere condolences to the family. Toni always treated me very special; like a daughter of her own. Had so much fun sharing time with our pets, playing bingo and having a smoke out back. She will be greatly missed.

Joey Joy

August 7, 2015

My great grandma was a lovely lady. May God rest your soul.

Brenda Carlisled

August 4, 2015

Rest in Peace Toni and my sincere condolence to your daughter and the rest of your family. You will surely be missed by all the players and staff at St.Patrick's Bingo on Friday nights.

Chris Kee

August 4, 2015

My condolences Vikki. I still have fond memories of your Mom so many years ago when we were teenagers.

August 3, 2015

A dear life friend to the Clark family and a very special lady. Our very sincere sympathies to Toni's family and friends. Good Blessings always. Jeff Clark and family.

Thomas Godwin

August 3, 2015

Toni was one of my mom's best friends over a period of almost 50 years. Every time I saw Toni she was so full of energy; the last time was at the beginning of 2015 when I was fortunate enough to talk with her for a couple of hours remembering wonderful times with the families. She was a strong and vibrant lady who litterally lit up the room when she came in. Another member of our greatest generation has passed on and will be deeply missed. My family and I count ourselves as very fortunate to have known her. She was most definitely and without a doubt "one of a kind"..

Tom Godwin and family

John Godwin

August 3, 2015

Many wonderful memories of Toni, her husband (Frosty) with my parents. Great lady who brought lots of laughter to many with a wonderful wit! My sincere condolences to all her family. I will miss you, Toni!!

Becky Godwin/Lambrecht

August 2, 2015

LIFELONG Friend of the GODWIN FAMILY. I can see my mom and her playing cards and hula dancing together in our home movies of their time stationed together in Hawaii. SO blessed to have had such a SPECIAL LADY in our lives. Not one animal that came into her life didn't feel a special connection and love for Toni. Our condolences to all her family. Sincerely Becky Godwin Lambrecht

Chris Gibbs

August 2, 2015

I danced with Toni in Jazzercise. I will always remember her vitality and humor.

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