Edward Forbes

Edward Francis Forbes , Jr. left this world for bigger and better things, surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Ed was the oldest son of Edward and Catherine Forbes. He was a lifelong Madison resident, graduating from Central High School in 1951. His love of sports started at an early age and Ed excelled in football and track earning him the nickname, "Fast Eddy." He married his best friend, Patsy, in 1954 and together they raised four children. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science degree in History and English from the University of Wisconsin Platteville. He went on to share his knowledge and compassion with many people working as a social worker and the Community Relations Specialist for the city of Madison, as well as teaching at his alma mater UW Platteville.
Among Ed's passions were: spending time with family, especially the grandchildren; enjoying the outdoors, gardening and landscaping; tree trimming; sports; reading about history, especially the Civil War ; and traveling with Patsy. Ed loved telling stories and sharing "20 minutes of the past" or making people smile and laugh,
Ed is survived by his wife Patsy and children: Jeff (Cathy) Forbes, Missy (Dean) Currier, Karen (Gwain) Yee, Steve (Dominique) Forbes and grandchildren; William (Meagan) Forbes, Peter (Jillian Moga) Forbes, Brock Currier, Hannah and Grant Yee, Ben and Ellie Forbes, his brother John Forbes and niece Lynn (Tim) Maglio, nephew Mike (Janis) Parkinson, and many dear friends and relatives that he cherished.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents and in laws as well as his sister Sharon and nephew Curt.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI 53705, with a memorial service following at 3:00 pm.
The entire family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Agrace Hospice Home Care for the love and compassion they bestowed on our loved one.
We will all miss your forever sense of humor, words of wisdom and giant bear hugs. As your friend Smitty always said, pointing toward the heavens... "Gone Home"!
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice Care. Please share a memory of Ed.

Cress Funeral Home
3610 Speedway Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53705
(608) 238-3434