Obituary of Gary Eric Forsberg

FORSBERG - Gary Eric Forsberg was born on May 29, 1950 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan; a son of Eric and Mary (nee Kopetski) Forsberg. He was raised on the family farm 10 miles south of Dubuc and attended the Round Lake School, and graduated from the Esterhazy High School. As a young man he ventured to Kitimat, BC, and worked there for a time before eventually returning to Saskatchewan. He worked for a few years at Morris Industries in Yorkton in the early 1970's on the paint line, manufacturing farm equipment. In 1976 Gary was united in marriage to Marilyn Shchyschuk at Yorkton, this union was blessed with a son, Dallas. The family eventually moved from Yorkton to take over the family farm at Dubuc, where Gary actively farmed until the 1990's, when he moved into Dubuc for a time before coming to Yorkton, where he had since resided. Gary passed away on Sunday, February 10th 2019 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 68 years of age. In his younger years Gary enjoyed fishing and snow-mobiling, he was an avid Blue Jays fan, and he loved watching hockey. Spending time at the lake was also a favourite pastime. Gary also was a car enthusiast, especially Chevrolet cars. Gary was predeceased by his father Eric. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Mary of Yorkton; his son Dallas (Danya) of Regina, and their daughter Sierra (one year); his sister, Sandra Forsberg of Saskatoon; and numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Bailey's Funeral Home with Crystal Bailey, B.Th officiating. Following the service & coffee reception, the interment took place in the Dubuc Cemetery. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Thursday, February 14th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Interment Location: Dubuc Cemetery Address: 1 Mile South of Dubuc DUBUC, SK S0A 0R0