Obituary of Rick Forster
Richard "Rick" Nelson Forster
(May 24, 1944 - April 23, 2024)
Richard Nelson Forster passed away April 23rd, 2024 at the Rosehaven Care Center in Camrose, at the age of 79 years.
He was born in Durham England on May 24, 1944 to Benjamin Nelson Forster and Robina Forster. He is survived by his wife Gail of 56 years; son Darren (Blake & Drew); daughter Jodie (Dan) Britton (Sebastian, Dominic, Benjamin, Ava, Savina, Lucy and Emerson); son Brett; brother Ed Cox (Lois) and their daughter Shawna (Seymour); as well as nephews David and Brad Sanche; and brother-in-law Ken Vincett (Dylan).
Richard was predeceased by his Father, who died while fighting for his country before Richard was born; his Mother; his sister Val Vincett; nephew Shane McLaren; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Richard’s mother brought him to Canada when he was two years old on the Queen Mary to meet his father’s family, who lived in Killam, where they remained.
He started his working career with the Bank of Montreal and was transferred to numerous locations as his career advanced, including Medicine Hat to Inuvik. It was while he was positioned in Grande Prairie that he met and married Gail in August 1967. In March 1971, while in Medicine Hat, the twins Jodie and Darren were born.
He purchased an insurance company and put down roots in Forestburg, adding registry and travel services. While living in Forestburg, the youngest son, Brett was born in February 1981. In 1991 he sold the Forestburg business and moved the family to Camrose where he purchased another insurance company, then a few years later the Royal Le Page Real Estate franchise and, along with his wife, the Camrose Registry. Upon retirement he became a Mortgage Broker.
For many years Richard was a passionate member of the Masonic Order and the Shriners. Along with Gail, he was a member of the Eastern Star.
He took part in announcing at the Kodiak games, volunteering at the Viking Cup, golfing and camping and spent time in Palm Springs and Yuma. Sports played a big part in Richard’s life. He was a dedicated Oiler fan and a season ticket holder for over 30 years. He also loved his Denver Broncos football team, Edmonton Eskimos (Elks) and the Blue Jays.
His favorite pastime of all was following all his grandchildren with their various sports agendas. As you all know, he never hesitated to proudly express their accomplishments.
A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024 from the CityLights Church, 4920 48 Street Camrose officiated Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at service time at the following link: CityLights Church.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Richard's memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
