Shelby J. Forster, age 59, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at the South Burr Oak Methodist Church in Coloma, Wisconsin. Rev. Candy Lisiecki will officiate. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Town of Lincoln, Adams County, at a later date.
Shelby was born May 17, 1957 in Adams County, Wisconsin to Harlow and Harriet Thurber. She married Jerry A. Forster in March of 1984 in Adams County, Wisconsin. Shelby worked at Villa pines for several years as a CNA, and at P&R Packing in Friendship.
Shelby enjoyed fishing, spending time outside, watching wildlife, listening to the birds, reading, going for car rides, and especially spending time with her grandkids.
Shelby was preceded in death by her parents, Harlow & Harriet Thurber; daughter, Christina Forster; father-in-law, Emil Forster; twin infant granddaughters, Melissa & Shania and infant grandson, Robert Forster.
Survivors:
Husband: Jerry Forster of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Tanya (Tim Gish) Forster of Plover, Wisconsin
Son: Melvin (Priscilla) Cornelius Sr. of Missouri
Grandson: Melvin Cornelius Jr. of Friendship, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Caitlyn Cornelius of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Kevin Cornelius of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Charles Cornelius of Viroqua, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Makala Cornelius of Viroqua, Wisconsin
Expected Grandson: Dylan Gish of Plover, Wisconsin
Sister: Sandra (David) Forster of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Audrey (Remo) Restagno of Florida
Sister: Fawn (David) Buckholtz of Winter, Wisconsin
Sister: Judy Carpenter of Texas
Sister: Carol Thurber of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother: David Thurber of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Brother: Walter (Loretta) Thurber of White Lake, Wisconsin
Brother: Lee Thurber of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: Phil Thurber of Friendship, Wisconsin
Mother-in-law: Erna Forster of Friendship, Wisconsin
Close friends: Victoria Hudson, Lana Johnson, Louanne Hippe
Further survived by: brothers & sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Shelby’s family.
Dear Jerry and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Shelby was a lovely person and we know how much you cared for her. We wish you love and support as you go through this difficult time.
Kind Regards
So sorry for your loss.
My Deepest Sympathy to the Thurber Family in your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Shelby’s “Puddy” family.
Donna and Betty Jo Vondrak
SORR FOR YOU LOSS SHE WAS A KIND AND LOVING PERSON
Sending sympathy and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
My Prayers to the family she was a great friend to have
Sending Condolences to the Thurber family. So sorry for you loss.
So sorry for the loss of your dear mother, grandmother, wife, and sister. Shelby was a great lady and will be missed. R.I.P. dear friend. May you rest in the arms of Jesus.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THE DEATH OF A SIBLING IS HARD TO GO THROUGH.HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES HER OF GROWING UP.MAY SHR REST IN PEACE AND THAT HER HEAVEN FAMILY ALL WELCOMED HER WITH OPEN ARMS AND KISSES AND HUGS.
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to all of Shelby’s family and friends. She is very much loved by all and will be greatly missed. May you find peace and comfort in these times and cherish always her memory.
Please accept my sincere sympathies. I am praying for God to provide comfort and peace to her family and friends.
To the Forster and Thurber Family’s
My deepest condolences to the loss of Shelby. She will be deeply missed by a lot of people. I remember all the volleyball games, the cookouts, and parties we all shared.
To the Thurber family,
So sorry for the loss of your sister, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,
Sorry for the loss of your sister, mother, grandmother and my cousin. God took her to soon for reasons that we don’t understand. My prays are with you and the family, stay strong.
So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy to Shelby’s family. So sudden, so sad. May you find comfort in the memories you share together.