Larry E. Forester

Published 12:39 am Tuesday, October 28, 2014

March 31, 1944 – October 12, 2014Larry E. Forester, 70, passed away October 12, 2014, in his home in Bend, Oregon, surrounded by family. He was born in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Alvin E. Forester and Ida Catherine Forester on March 31, 1944. Larry moved to Bend in 1977 with his family to start his own business, Forester Building Maintenance.Larry enjoyed restoring old vehicles with his friends, and taking his children and grandchildren fishing. He loved taking family vacations at various lakes, and also enjoyed traveling to Reno with his wife and children. But most of all, he loved his dogs, especially Bear, who was his constant companion.Larry is survived by his wife, Laura L. Forester; his sister, Elsie Brigham of West Linn, OR; his children, Trina K. Shanaman of Eugene, OR, Timberlee E. Lakey of Bend, OR, and Scott A. Forester of Bend, OR; and six grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his son, Steven R. Forester; and his brother, Ray Forester of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.A celebration of life with friends and relatives will be planned for a later date. Deschutes Memorial Chapel is entrusted with Larry’s arrangements.