The following obit is reprinted from the April 6, 2006 edition of the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle with
permission of Cheyenne Newspapers, Inc. Copyright 2006. All rights reserved.

Earl C. Forbes

1909-2006

Earl Clay Forbes, 96, died April 4, at United Medical Center-West.

He was born July 12, 1909, in Downs, Ill. He attended school there and high school
in Bloomington, Ill.

He was a switchman and brakeman for the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1974
after 34 years of service.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Shirley, Ill., and a life member of
the Elks Lodge No. 660, Cheyenne Lodge NO. 1 A.F. & A.M., United Transportation
Union and AARP.

He is survived by grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; one stepdaughter; his parents; and three
brothers.

Cremation has taken place at Schrader's Sunset Park Crematory and private family
services will be held.

Note: I am of no relation, but my sympathies go out to those of you who are.
This is here as a lasting memorial for Mr. Forbes.