Stephen was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his family dearly and will be truly missed.
Stephen was born on November 16, 1947 in Burbank California to Gene and June Forrest. He graduated from Burbank High school in 1966. He was inducted into the United States Navy 1968. He was an electricians mate on the USS Independence where he proudly served 4 years and received an honorable discharge. Stephen retired from the City of Burbank after 25 years. He then continued on his fathers business as a Real Estate broker at Forrest Realty in Burbank.
Stephen was an avid outdoors man and golfer. He loved fly fishing and belonged to the Pasadena Casting Club & the Saltwater Fly Rodders. He loved spending his days on the river fishing with his brother, sons and grandson. He was also a life long San Francisco Giants fan and spent many years coaching his grandson and other youth at Encino Little League. All who knew him appreciated his love and knowledge of the game and his passion to teach.
Stephen is survived his ex-wife Jacqueline Forrest, wife Mary Forrest, three children: Steve, Mathew & Dawnmarie (Layne), 2 stepchildren, Ryan and Shannon, four Grandchildren, four great grandchildren, his mother June, brother Mike, sister Carolyn (Charlie) and three nephews.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father Gene, Uncle Grant, & grandsons Gregory & Brantley.
There will be a graveside service on August 4th and a memorial service to celebrate his life on August 5, 2017 at 2 pm at the Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church. 438 E Harvard. Rd. Burbank California.
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