John FOREEST

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John Ralph De Foreest, 94, passed away August 8, 2008 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born in Plainfield, NJ; to John and Ruth (Curran) De Foreest.Ralph moved his family to California in 1954. Leaving the railroad behind in New Jersey, he worked in a factory assembly plant, but finished his work years with the post office, retiring in1978. He moved to Mesa, AZ, in 1980, and then came to Lake Havasu in 2003. He was widowed twice, first in 1952, and again in 2002.Ralph was a gentle, kind, and yet strong individual. He was a devoted Jehovah's Witness and active in the ministry until this year. Many who knew him called him a "gentlemen" of the old school, as he was always smiling and courteously opening doors for others even when his age made it a bit hard. His amiable and happy nature will be very much missed.Ralph is survived by his daughter, Julie De Foreest of Lake Havasu City, AZ; granddaughter Liana Baily, and great granddaughter Amber Baily, both of Naples, Florida.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16th at 1:30 p. m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3200 S. Jamaica Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86406Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.
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