Obituary

John Richard Forsberg

John Richard Forsberg, of Missoula, Montana, formerly of Clare, Michigan, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2011 in Missoula. He was born January 10, 1962 in Clare, Michigan. John was preceded in death by his mother Susan (Herrick) Forsberg (1998) and sister Jan Marie Forsberg (1958). His father Jerry T. Forsberg, lives in Midland, Michigan with his wife Ivah Cobb. John is survived by a brother, David Forsberg, who lives with his wife Marguerite (Brown) Forsberg in Clare. John leaves behind three nephews, Steven Forsberg, Cody Forsberg, his wife Allee and daughter Lily, and Alex Forsberg.

John married Kristi Morrow on August 17, 1996 in Stevensville, Montana. She still resides there. John loved to hunt, spend time with his dogs and attend University of Montana football games. He fell in love with the mountains and the west many years ago. John worked at an elevator, for a magazine distribution warehouse company and most recently in the woodworking business for J & R Planing, making custom designed wood trim and other products, a job which he loved.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service in Clare, Michigan will take place at a later date for the family.

Memorials may be made to: Turning Point Addiction Services, attn: Flagship Program*, 1325 Wyoming Street, Missoula, MT  59801, *School-based Youth Prevention Services or Humane Society of Western Montana, 5930 Highway 93 South, Missoula, MT  59804.

Arrangements were handled by Cremation & Burial Society of the Rockies.