Mary (Everson) Forberg

Forberg Mary Lou (Everson) Forberg. Mary passed away at her home near Belle Plaine on Saturday, June 19, 2004, after a two year bout with cancer. She was 72 years old. Mary was born on August 29, 1931 at Albert Lea, MN to Lawrence H. and Ada M. (Fiene) Everson. She attended Albert Lea public schools, graduating in 1949 as salutatorian. She then attended the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1953 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Art and a minor in Psychology. On May 30, 1953 she was married to James H. Forberg in Minneapolis and had three children. Following college Mary had several jobs: a salesperson at Dayton's, later for MISCA (Camp Courage) as a camping coordinator, a secretary at the Colonial Church of Edina, the University of Minnesota as a counselor, a medical secretary, and research assistant. In 1985 she became the office manager for James Forberg Architects, Ltd., a position she held until her death. Mary was a talented musician, playing alto sax in the University of Minnesota concert band and later in various community bands with Jim. She was instrumental in re-establishing the Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, Inc., headed by her son Brett, which has now become a local musical institution. Mary was also a gifted painter and sculptress. Mary and Jim especially enjoyed entertaining and being entertained by their dear friends "The Oakwood Curve Gang" and the many ballroom dance club parties they all attended. Some years after raising their family, Mary and Jim moved to a ten acre hobby farm where they bred Bearded Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs. She was active in showing her dogs in conformation and obedience shows in Minnesota and neighboring states. Mary was a member of the Bearded Collie Club of America, the Lochland Shetland Sheepdog Club and the Northstar Herding Group Club. Mary was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by husband, Jim; son, Brett of Burnsville; daughters, Shelly (Leroy) Ziegler of Las Vegas and Kristin (Michael) Trenary of Burnsville; grandsons, Quintin Edwards of Burnsville and Eric Strom of Klemme, Iowa; one sister, Marjorie Lukecart of Albert Lea; brother-in-law, Richard (Sandy) Forberg of Brooklyn Center; sister-in-law, Marlene (Chase) Allen of Burnsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She will have a joyous reunion with her beloved dogs that have passed before her and they will cross the Rainbow Bridge together. Special thanks to Dr. Martin Lee of the Park Nicollet Cancer Center for his gentle care in guiding her through her illness and also to Dr. Fred Pomeroy, her veterinarian for his extraordinary services. Memorials are preferred and may be made to the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), or donor's choice. Private interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery. Memorial service Wednesday 6/30/04, 3:00 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel W. 50th St. & Hwy. 100 952-920-3996

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Mary (Everson) Forberg

June 27, 2004

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Mary (Everson) Forberg

June 27, 2004

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