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Gayle Lynn Forester
07/16/1959 — 11/13/2011
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Jamestown, North Dakota
Gayle Lynn Forester
Gayle, age 52, died at home after a long term illness, on November 13, 2011. Gayle was born on July 16, 1959, to Gordon and Bernice Forester in Jamestown, North Dakota. Gayle graduated from Jamestown High School in 1977 and attended Valley City State College 1984, with a Bachelor's degree in Science.
Gayle resided in the Tri-Cities area for the past 24 years along with her two children and Sophie. Sophie, a Chihuahua, was her companion during these last few difficult years.
Gayle was passionate about her accounting career with ConAgra 1991 as a Team Leader Finance, Tax Department. She decided to pursue an advanced degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Golden State University in 2005 with a Master's of Science degree in Taxation.
A favorite past time was cooking specialty desserts. The all-time favorite was her pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinners. She loved to surprise the family with a unique dish on special occasions.
Gayle is survived by her daughter, Tanya Promisco Scott Ames and two grandsons, West Richland, WA; son, Brian Forester, Richland, WA; sister, Myrna Forester, Richland, WA; niece, Andrea Forester, Richland, WA; Her special and favorite great nephew, Dominic Forester, Richland, WA; two brothers, Kenton Sue Forester and three nephews, Jamestown, ND; Michael Forester, and two nephews and one niece, Alexandria, MN; and family friend, Eileen Logman, West Richland, WA.
Words cannot express the family's gratitude and thanks to all of the "ConAgra Angels" who went above and beyond the call of duty and friendship to "be there" for Gayle during the last four years. Thank you Angels!
There will be a Celebration of Life with a barbeque to convene at Einan's Memories at Sunset Event Center 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2011. At Gayle's request, casual attire is required.
Butch and family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
JHS Class of 74 U.S.N. Retired
Brian and Tanya- Gayle did in fact make my favorite pumpkin pie! Just the perfect touch that made them always turn out so well. Another notable favorite was her fruit dip! A recipe I am always requested to bring to any meal. She will be sorely missed. My heart and many prayers are with you and your family during this tough time.
Allways half a bubble off normal thats what made her one of us. You will be missed and in our thoughts with love.
I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GAYLE. GAYLE AND I WERE FRIEND AND WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER. I REMEBER WHEN WE WERE GETTING READY TO TAKE OUR SENIOR PICTURES SHE WANTED HER PICTURES TAKEN WITH A HORSE. SHE WAS SUCH A COWGIRL.YOU WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN .FROM CONNIE GEISLER BECKMAN CLASS OF 1977
Tanya and Brian–i am so sorry…i donot have a middle school-high school memory that does not iclude gayle..she was a true friend as well as sister-in-law-she will be missed so very much–i wish i was there to hug you in person–please know there are many many people who have you in their thought and prayers..love you both–sue–
Tanya and Brian…I forgot to mention in our last message that when I saw that it was snowing this morning, I really think it was God’s special way of sprinkling beautiful snowflakes on you and your family in memory of your beautiful North Dakota Mom!Love and prayers, Debbie and Larry
Tanya & Brian..we are so-o sorry about your loss of your wonderful Mom. Tanya, we met you while camping at Mardon’s Resort before I even met your Mom! I think you went steady with our 13 yr old son Kevin for 2 weeks, or was it 2 hours.. haha I think you were also 13 then! You told me she worked at Lamb Weston with me and so the next week our great special friendship began. As it turned out, we were both from NDak and your Grandma Neva from Kensel was my dad’sfrom Kensel too 1st date! We shared many stories and laughs. I told her that her and Eileen’s crazy stories reminded me of Thelma & Louise. Gayle was so-o funny! She was an awesome friend! I will always treasure that special friendship and bond we had. You and Brian and your families will be in our hearts and prayers…Love Debbie and Larry Frankenfield
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Gayle Lynn Forester