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John Forsythe Obituary

John K. Forsythe, age 44, a Colorado Springs resident since 1970, passed away April 27, 2012 from congestive heart failure. John was born on June 23, 1967 in Washington D.C. to Ralph and Bernice (Glass) Forsythe. He was a graduate of the Denver Culinary Arts School. He is survived by his son, Jaden John Forsythe; his mother, Bea Forsythe; his sister, Stephanie Newbern of Colorado Springs; one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Forsythe, and his brother, Jeff Forsythe. A visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. A reception at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard, will follow the services. Entombment will take place at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum. John was a loving father, son, and brother who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Online condolences: shrineofremembrance.com

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Published by The Gazette on May 1, 2012.

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May 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Laura (Carmichael) Bozeman

May 6, 2012

Sad to hear of your passing, John Keith. I am some great memories of you from when we were growing up on Afton Way. Praying for your family during this difficult time.

May 3, 2012

John You'll always be a friend and you'll always
Be missed and you'll always by remembered...
May you rest in peace my friend
~ Val ~

May 2, 2012

God speed John!You will be missed and always dearly loved.

Pam Holder

May 1, 2012

RIP John. Prayers go out to your mother and son.

May 1, 2012

May you rest in peace forever and a day !

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