July 1, 2020 - August 24, 2020
Graveside services for John Forshee, 71 of Enid, will be Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory, Enid, OK.
John was born on July 1, 1949 in Great Bend, Kansas to Lytle Edgar and Loretta Teresa Malone Forshee and died August 24, 2020 in Enid, Oklahoma. He grew up in Chase, Kansas and graduated from Chase High School, a proud member of the Class of 1967. John enlisted in the USAF, stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi and Vance AFB. He retired from civil service as an Inspector at Traffic Management Office at Vance AFB. John married Jean Workman on December 30, 1986 in Enid. He loved collecting anything concerning John Wayne, Elvis and the US Presidents. John was a member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Church at Vance AFB, later at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Enid.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean on February 4, 2015; parents.
He is survived by his children, Jon Paul (Ericka) Forshee and Mary Mclean; step children, Datha (Bill) Cottingham, Dana (Dan) Newton, Mike (Erin) Workman; grandchildren, Chance and Justin Mclean, Scott Cottingham, Katelyn (Jared) Tabor, Jennifer (Tyler) Grimes, Jeremy Newton, Nicole (Jacob) Traxler, Mikaela Workman; great grandchildren, Aurora, Clara, Jake, Wyatt and Korbyn; brothers, Ron (Pat) Forshee, Kent (Theresa) Forshee; sister, Elaine (Rod) Straub; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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