Rosemary May Forney

the Jesus she loved so much on November 9, 2021. Rosemary was

born on May 6, 1932 in Sherman, Texas. During her formative years she

lived in El Paso, TX., but moved to Silver City and then Santa Rita in

New Mexico. Eventually, due to an employment change for her father,

her family moved to Portland, Oregon, and then to Beaverton, Oregon

where she remained. In high school she was actively involved in Glee

Club, Pep Club and Ladies of the Court (Homecoming) at Beaverton

High School where she thrived and then graduated in 1950. She worked

for various up and coming businesses during her earlier post-high school

career, making a difference wherever she was employed. She was active at Cedar Mill Bible

Church where she met her sweetheart, Les Forney, in her early twenties at the very church they

would eventually be married in after spending a couple years together at Westmont College in

Santa Barbara, California.

Her greatest joy in life was her family, where she spent the majority of her time and energy

caring for and loving each one. She was such a support to her husband, who was the Principal

of West Hills Christian School in the Portland area. She was deeply passionate about God’s

word, her family, hurting souls and the many she mentored, the underdog, animals, her one and

only sibling - a precious sister and many of her dear friends. Truth be told - she loved mocha

frappes too! She was often found working hard so that others could rest.

Rosemary is survived by her five children: Daughter Denise (Mike) Goffe, Son David (Delores)

Forney, Daughter Danita (Todd) Newell, Son Daniel (Trisha) Forney, and Son Dale (Gina)

Forney, 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and sister Iva

Forney.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Spring to allow for multiple members of the

family to be able to attend along with the many who loved her.

Donations can be made in her name to West Hills Christian School or to the National Stroke