Memorial
Paul Arthur Forbes, 62, of Cedar Rapids, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5-7pm at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Stateroom. A celebration of life will be held at Vito’s on 42nd Street following the visitation.
Paul was born on December 6, 1953 in Fairfield, Iowa to Lester and Louise (Peck) Forbes. He graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Bachelor’s degree in economics. He worked for Hewlett Packard for many years as a Technical Analyst.
He loved spending time in his wildflower garden and studying his family genealogy. He was an avid Hawkeye fan and every Saturday he could be found watching his Hawkeyes play football. Paul loved to travel and capture the world through photography, it was a rare sight to see him without his camera in hand.
Paul is survived by his two daughters: Chelsea (Rob) Archibald and Cassi Forbes; 3 granddaughters: Alexis, Amelia, and Adelyn; his mother, Louise Forbes; 7 siblings: Eileen Forbes, Mary Ellen Forbes, Doug (Shelli) Forbes, Steve (Jan) Forbes, Rich (Coni) Forbes, John Forbes, and Angela (Bruce) Bussey and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha.