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Dr. Gary Roy Forsberg

Published/Last Modified on Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 - 05:34:55 am MST

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Oct. 28, 1946 - Aug. 15, 2008

Dr. Gary Roy Forsberg, D.O., 61, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at Sierra Vista Regional Health Care Center.

Gary was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Delbert Forsberg and the late June Hornbecker Forsberg.

He was raised in Sharron, Pa., and graduated from Hickory High School. He also attended and graduated from Case Western Reserve College in Cleveland, Ohio, with a pre-med degree in 1968. Gary then went to the Philadelphia Osteopathic College and graduated in 1972.

In 1971 he married his late wife, Myra. He returned to Sharron and opened a general practice and continued his practice for two years when he decided to specialize in radiology. After completion of his radiology requirements, he moved to Florida and practiced in Cole Springs and Orlando. Gary moved from Florida to Sierra Vista 16 years ago. At the time of his death, he was a partner in Radiology Specialists of Southern Arizona at Sierra Vista Regional Health Center.

He was also active in various Sierra Vista civic and community organizations. He was an active member of Republican Party, the Pueblo del Sol Country Club, the 1200 Club, La Costa Country Club and a Mason. He held various offices in those organizations.

Gary was especially proud of his honorary membership in the 731st Bomber Squadron of WWII due to his father’s service. His parents were diligent in making him practice his piano and the organ. Through this effort he became a proficient pianist and organist. Gary was an avid golfer and a great Cleveland Browns Fan.

On May 9, 1997, Gary married his loving wife Beverly Chandler in Hawaii. She survives him as well as his son Greg, his father, Delbert, his two brothers Lyle and Mark and a sister Tammy. Other survivors include his stepsons, Todd and Scott Chandler, Beverly’s twin sister Barbara Thompson and their sister Phyllis Mitchell as well as special friends Tim and Mary Panther.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Hatfield Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will held in the funeral home chapel the following day, Saturday, at 1 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hatfield Funeral Home.

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To FamilyMember wrote on Aug 27, 2008 2:37 PM:

" Family member - my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family members that have been devastated by this tragic accident. May the spirit of healing be with you and all of those that are feeling the loss of the passing of such a wonderful man. "

Family member wrote on Aug 26, 2008 7:51 AM:

" Gary also left behind a Step-Mother,two Sister-in-laws, three beautiful nieces and, two nephews all Forsbergs. As well as an Uncles and Aunts, and many cousins! We are ALL grieving deeply, praying fervently and trusting God that we will one day be re-united as a family! "

Prayers to Family wrote on Aug 23, 2008 1:12 PM:

" I am saddened that I am not able to attend the services today. Gary was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you Beverly, as well as with the Forsberg and Chandler families during this most difficult of times. "

CM wrote on Aug 22, 2008 2:30 PM:

" I will never get over this, Gary was a very special man, and special friend, and I will miss him terribly "

Doug Kittleson wrote on Aug 22, 2008 10:02 AM:

" Gary, I will miss you! Thanks for being such a wonderful friend. You will not be forgotten. You were a constant professional and gave 100% in all you did. The medical community here will feel your absence. Rest in pease my friend, and we will all be reunited again. "

Ed Bartlett wrote on Aug 21, 2008 7:11 PM:

" Gary was a wonderful friend and neighbor in SV. He was very thoughtful and helpful to my late wife, Marlys, and to me after her passing. We enjoyed great times together with Gary and Beverly while on Cherry Hills Dr. "

Jan Kelly wrote on Aug 21, 2008 3:44 PM:

" Gary was a wonderful friend,golfing partner and neighbor. I will never forget all the care and concern Gary gave me during my cancer treatment. He will be greatly missed by many people especially by me. Gary rest in peace. I will miss you. "

Janet wrote on Aug 21, 2008 9:01 AM:

" Gary Forsberg was a gentle and kind person. I took care of his dad, Del, when his wife went into the hospital for surgery. He called all the time and visited for a week.He was a wonderful son and will be greatly missed. "