Kenneth Dale Forbes

Birth date: May 8, 1944 Death date: Oct 29, 2020

Kenneth Dale Forbes May 8, 1944 – October 29, 2020 Kenneth Dale Forbes, 76, passed unexpectedly on October 29, 2020, from a coronary embolism. Born to Lilah and Carl Forbes on May 8, 1944, in Cheyenne Wyoming, Ken was a thoughtfu Read Obituary

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Scott Dreisbach

144w ago

Oh dear. Just now seeing Kenny passed. So sorry and sad to hear he's gone. I was a motoref that often roomed and sipped beers with Ken from 2003 to 2010. I was a complete newbie to the sport at the time, but he graciously and patiently taught me everything he knew about bicycling and was a wonderful fellow to work with. He was a real treasure trove of engaging stories that captivated me many of those weekends. We really had a lot of fun together. In particular, staying in the Western New Mexico University President's guest house in Silver City, NM with Kenny and Bob Norem (also gone) was a hoot. Spinning random LP's on that ancient turntable and laughing with the boys after a long day of race officiating is just such a fond memory for me. I truly looked forward to working those races with Kenny. His smile seemed bigger than his small frame could handle, but it was as reliable as his clipboard during a cold sunrise race start.

My condolences to Fredette and the family.

Scott Dreisbach

Anonymous

254w ago

Sent a Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum to the Forbes family.

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Patrick Noonan

255w ago

Ken was my roommate and confidante when we were members of a fighter squadron on USS Ranger from 1969-1971. Virtually the entire time of two cruises were spent off the coast on Vietnam. We would fly day and night, often in unfriendly places and awful weather. Two years in a small stateroom helps in knowing someone very well. It’s pretty important to like the same jokes and music. Ken was an exceptional roomie, full of enthusiasm, good ideas, trust and good humor.

He had a very narrow escape on a launch during frigid weather off Korea. He was courageous, analytical and deeply saddened by the loss of his pilot that day. He was reluctant to accept that he had done everything correctly and very decisively. We were engaged in an unforgiving business of inches and fractions of seconds, and Ken’s training really paid off. We never stopped talking about what he’d been through and, despite film and clear evidence, he still carried the burden. A lesser man would have shrugged it off.

We spent some quality time wondering what we would do after the Navy. We considered lots of occupations from air traffic controller to deputy sheriff. In time, geography and interests separated us. We had a couple of visits and some good communication. We didn’t agree on everything but Ken’s values and his unconditional love for Fredette and the boys were always apparent. I envied his close connection to the cycling world. I wish we could have done some rides together but I know that I wouldn’t have been able to keep up with him.

In my thoughts, Ken will always be my roommate. Yes, it was fifty years ago, but in a world of husbands, dads, naval officers and human beings, he’ll always be among the very best I’ve ever met.

Patrick Noonan
Port Angeles, WA

Janice

257w ago

Created a new album - Memories Album.

Isabel(Izzi)Price

257w ago

Such a gentle kind man. Ken and my husband Charlie were such wonderful friends and bike mates.It was always two x two,where Ferdette and I would hang out together to support our guys. I just know Charlie was so happy to see his fellow bike enthusiast!It's It's Saturday so they are on a celestial no headwind bike ride.Dear Ferdette and family,my heart is so sad for you.with much love and understanding, Izzi

Debby Burk

257w ago

I'm going to miss you Ken, we didn't get to spend much time together through the years but I treasure every memory I have. Dad told me some stories about you, he loved you like a brother instead of a nephew and loved every minute you two had together. I love you Ken!

Lenore Elliott

257w ago

in honor of Kenneth.

So Sorry for your Loss, Cousins..

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Patrick Noonan

255w ago

In my thoughts, Ken will always be my roommate. Yes, it was fifty years ago, but in a world of husbands, dads, naval officers and human beings, he’ll always be among the very best I’ve ever met.

Patrick Noonan
Port Angeles, WA

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