Homer Robins Forbes, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 in South Jordan after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he enrolled in Weber Junior College. Close to the end of World War II, he joined and served honorably in the United States Navy.
When the war ended, Homer returned to Utah and earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They married for time and all eternity on June 3, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He spent most of his professional career and retired with General Electric. Early in his career, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division.
Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States, but settled in San Jose, California. They raised seven children: Linda, Stephen, Carolene, Suzanne, Margaret, David, and Julee. After retirement, Homer and Alene built a house in the Sierra Mountains of Volcano, California that they enjoyed for many years. They enjoyed serving a mission together in Auckland, New Zealand. They also enjoyed traveling to new places and visited over fifty countries around the world.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and a sports fan. He studied history and was extremely knowledgeable about WWII. He enjoyed participating in sports and he refereed high school and church basketball for over a decade in the Bay Area. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people, and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling.
He and Alene participated at Girl’s Camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for over a decade, where they led hikes and taught mountaineering skills. Homer was known for his terrific sense of humor and elaborate practical jokes. He was also the one who came to your rescue if there was a rattlesnake in your cabin. Because of their dedication to Girls Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge with their name.
Dad loved his big family and he organized yearly family gatherings that brought all of us together. There were many incredible family memories made in Alaska, Lake Powell, Lake Tahoe, and Volcano. Dad always took an active role on planning these trips, which often included bright t-shirts, fun family trivia contests, sports, and friendly competitions. Dad was in attendance at almost every graduation, recital, and missionary farewell and homecoming for his children and grandchildren.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda’s husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, survived him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan, with a viewing prior to the services from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, with a luncheon afterwards at the church in South Jordan.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
Homer Robins Forbes, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 in South Jordan after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he joined the United States Navy.
After the war ended, he returned to Utah and earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 3, 1952.
Early in his career with GE, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division. Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States. After retirement, they built a house in the Sierras that they enjoyed for many years. They served a mission together in the New Zealand Auckland Mission.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and sports fan. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling. He and Alene were involved for many years in Girl's Camp, where they led hikes and taught outdoor skills. Because of their dedication to Girl's Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge in their name.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda's husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, also survives him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan.
Burial will be in Pleasant Grove.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 17, 2019.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he enrolled in Weber Junior College. Close to the end of World War II, he joined and served honorably in the United States Navy.
When the war ended, Homer returned to Utah and earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They married for time and all eternity on June 3, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He spent most of his professional career and retired with General Electric. Early in his career, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division.
Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States, but settled in San Jose, California. They raised seven children: Linda, Stephen, Carolene, Suzanne, Margaret, David, and Julee. After retirement, Homer and Alene built a house in the Sierra Mountains of Volcano, California that they enjoyed for many years. They enjoyed serving a mission together in Auckland, New Zealand. They also enjoyed traveling to new places and visited over fifty countries around the world.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and a sports fan. He studied history and was extremely knowledgeable about WWII. He enjoyed participating in sports and he refereed high school and church basketball for over a decade in the Bay Area. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people, and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling.
He and Alene participated at Girl’s Camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for over a decade, where they led hikes and taught mountaineering skills. Homer was known for his terrific sense of humor and elaborate practical jokes. He was also the one who came to your rescue if there was a rattlesnake in your cabin. Because of their dedication to Girls Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge with their name.
Dad loved his big family and he organized yearly family gatherings that brought all of us together. There were many incredible family memories made in Alaska, Lake Powell, Lake Tahoe, and Volcano. Dad always took an active role on planning these trips, which often included bright t-shirts, fun family trivia contests, sports, and friendly competitions. Dad was in attendance at almost every graduation, recital, and missionary farewell and homecoming for his children and grandchildren.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda’s husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, survived him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan, with a viewing prior to the services from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, with a luncheon afterwards at the church in South Jordan.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
Homer Robins Forbes, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 in South Jordan after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he joined the United States Navy.
After the war ended, he returned to Utah and earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 3, 1952.
Early in his career with GE, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division. Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States. After retirement, they built a house in the Sierras that they enjoyed for many years. They served a mission together in the New Zealand Auckland Mission.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and sports fan. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling. He and Alene were involved for many years in Girl's Camp, where they led hikes and taught outdoor skills. Because of their dedication to Girl's Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge in their name.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda's husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, also survives him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan.
Burial will be in Pleasant Grove.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 17, 2019.
Homer Robins Forbes, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 in South Jordan after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he enrolled in Weber Junior College. Close to the end of World War II, he joined and served honorably in the United States Navy.
When the war ended, Homer returned to Utah and earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They married for time and all eternity on June 3, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He spent most of his professional career and retired with General Electric. Early in his career, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division.
Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States, but settled in San Jose, California. They raised seven children: Linda, Stephen, Carolene, Suzanne, Margaret, David, and Julee. After retirement, Homer and Alene built a house in the Sierra Mountains of Volcano, California that they enjoyed for many years. They enjoyed serving a mission together in Auckland, New Zealand. They also enjoyed traveling to new places and visited over fifty countries around the world.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and a sports fan. He studied history and was extremely knowledgeable about WWII. He enjoyed participating in sports and he refereed high school and church basketball for over a decade in the Bay Area. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people, and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling.
He and Alene participated at Girl’s Camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for over a decade, where they led hikes and taught mountaineering skills. Homer was known for his terrific sense of humor and elaborate practical jokes. He was also the one who came to your rescue if there was a rattlesnake in your cabin. Because of their dedication to Girls Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge with their name.
Dad loved his big family and he organized yearly family gatherings that brought all of us together. There were many incredible family memories made in Alaska, Lake Powell, Lake Tahoe, and Volcano. Dad always took an active role on planning these trips, which often included bright t-shirts, fun family trivia contests, sports, and friendly competitions. Dad was in attendance at almost every graduation, recital, and missionary farewell and homecoming for his children and grandchildren.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda’s husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, survived him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan, with a viewing prior to the services from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, with a luncheon afterwards at the church in South Jordan.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
Homer Robins Forbes, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 in South Jordan after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he joined the United States Navy.
After the war ended, he returned to Utah and earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 3, 1952.
Early in his career with GE, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division. Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States. After retirement, they built a house in the Sierras that they enjoyed for many years. They served a mission together in the New Zealand Auckland Mission.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and sports fan. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling. He and Alene were involved for many years in Girl's Camp, where they led hikes and taught outdoor skills. Because of their dedication to Girl's Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge in their name.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda's husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, also survives him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan.
Burial will be in Pleasant Grove.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 17, 2019.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he enrolled in Weber Junior College. Close to the end of World War II, he joined and served honorably in the United States Navy.
When the war ended, Homer returned to Utah and earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They married for time and all eternity on June 3, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He spent most of his professional career and retired with General Electric. Early in his career, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division.
Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States, but settled in San Jose, California. They raised seven children: Linda, Stephen, Carolene, Suzanne, Margaret, David, and Julee. After retirement, Homer and Alene built a house in the Sierra Mountains of Volcano, California that they enjoyed for many years. They enjoyed serving a mission together in Auckland, New Zealand. They also enjoyed traveling to new places and visited over fifty countries around the world.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and a sports fan. He studied history and was extremely knowledgeable about WWII. He enjoyed participating in sports and he refereed high school and church basketball for over a decade in the Bay Area. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people, and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling.
He and Alene participated at Girl’s Camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for over a decade, where they led hikes and taught mountaineering skills. Homer was known for his terrific sense of humor and elaborate practical jokes. He was also the one who came to your rescue if there was a rattlesnake in your cabin. Because of their dedication to Girls Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge with their name.
Dad loved his big family and he organized yearly family gatherings that brought all of us together. There were many incredible family memories made in Alaska, Lake Powell, Lake Tahoe, and Volcano. Dad always took an active role on planning these trips, which often included bright t-shirts, fun family trivia contests, sports, and friendly competitions. Dad was in attendance at almost every graduation, recital, and missionary farewell and homecoming for his children and grandchildren.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda’s husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, survived him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan, with a viewing prior to the services from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery, with a luncheon afterwards at the church in South Jordan.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
Homer Robins Forbes, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 in South Jordan after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Homer Robins Forbes was born March 18, 1926 to Clarence George and Grace Alder Robins Forbes in Layton. He grew up working on the family farm with his three brothers, Dee, Charles, and Layne. After graduating from Davis High School in 1943, he joined the United States Navy.
After the war ended, he returned to Utah and earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah. He received a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He met Alene Watkins in Richland, Washington. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 3, 1952.
Early in his career with GE, he worked on the Gemini and Apollo projects. He finished his career as an engineer in the GE nuclear division. Homer and Alene lived in many places in the United States. After retirement, they built a house in the Sierras that they enjoyed for many years. They served a mission together in the New Zealand Auckland Mission.
He was an avid backpacker, gardener, and sports fan. However, it was as a teacher and a friend of young people and as a grandparent and great-grandparent that he found his true calling. He and Alene were involved for many years in Girl's Camp, where they led hikes and taught outdoor skills. Because of their dedication to Girl's Camp and Camp Ritchie, the Church dedicated the lodge in their name.
Homer was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including Bishop, High Councilor, Missionary, and Home Teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Alene; children, Linda's husband, Bud, Stephen (Mary Faith) Forbes, Carolene (Paul) Cook, Suzanne (Steven) Roberts, Margaret Gibson, David (Gretchen) Forbes, and Julee (Todd) Koplin; thirty-two grandchildren; and fifty-three great-grandchildren. His brother, Layne, also survives him. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles and Dee; daughter, Linda Crowther; and great-grandchildren, Jaycee Forbes, Ezra Cook, and Evelyn Gibson.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan. The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Country Park Seventh Ward Chapel, 2447 West 11400 South, South Jordan.
Burial will be in Pleasant Grove.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on February 17, 2019.
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