Margaret J. Forsen

1923 - 2020

Margaret J. Forsen

Palm Desert - February 6, 1923 - June 13, 2020

Margaret J. Forsen at the age 97, Died at home in Palm Desert CA while attended by family.

Born Margaret Josephine Gilmore to loving parents Archie Hamilton Gilmore and Josephine Elizabeth (Vitek) Gilmore in Saint Joseph Missouri. Margaret graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph, MO class of 1941.She and her husband George S. Forsen were married Sept. 26, 1942 and they moved to CA in 1945 after WWII. Margaret was a Life Member Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. George built there home at 972 Sycamore Court, Upland CA. Margaret retired from General Telephone, Ontario, CA in 1982, after 19 years and 9 months of service. George and Margaret moved to Palm Desert, CA in 1983, and resided in Palm Desert Greens, where she played golf until age 85. She volunteered (AUXILIARY) at Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage, CA for 21 years. George and Margaret had been married 72 years at his passing.

Margaret was survived by her daughter Pamela Shanks of Las Vegas, NV and her son Samuel Forsen of Upland, CA survive Margaret. Six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her daughter Deborah Jo Medford in 2014 and her husband George S. Forsen in 2015.

Margaret was a Christian and embraced the Baptist faith. George and Margaret were members of First Baptist Church Upland, CA, (S.B.C) and continued Churching and serving God after moving to Palm Desert, CA. She prayed for her family daily, and encouraged all to read the King James Bible. Margaret wanted to say, "Thanks to the many wonderful caregivers that were so helpful to me throughout the years." She lived independently in the home she and George enjoyed in Palm Desert Greens for the rest of her life, and the caregivers made that possible. Therefore, we the family say, "Thank You!"

In the celebration of Margaret's earthly life, our memories with her shall continue to bless us. The world is better having had her in it.

Funeral Service held Thursday July 16, 2020, 12:00pm at: Forest Lawn Mortuary 69855 Ramon Rd. Cathedral City, CA 92234.

Burial Service held Friday July 17, 2020, 1:00pm at: Riverside Nation Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518

Online Livestream / webcast Funeral Services:

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Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, California.

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