Douglas Wayne Forbes

Douglas Wayne Forbes, age 80, passed away on July 9, 2025. Born March 12, 1945, to Neal and Alice (Roerig) Forbes, Doug grew up in West Michigan and graduated from Wyoming Rogers High School in 1963. He later earned a welding degree from Ferris State University.

Doug spent his life working hard—as a farmer, at the County Post in Hastings, and as a truck driver covering both short and long hauls. On July 25, 2015, he married Heather Moore, and together they shared nearly 10 loving years.

A true handyman, Doug loved working on classic cars, restoring them, taking them to shows, and enjoying long drives. He was happiest building or fixing things and was always willing to lend a hand. Doug also enjoyed fishing now and then and was known for his unique sense of humor. In a moment of courage and compassion, Doug earned the Liberty Bell Award after rescuing residents from a house fire in Barry County, an act that helped authorities solve a related crime.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Cheryl and Gwen Forbes. He is survived by his wife Heather; children Robert Forbes, Holly (Brock) Hanson, Abby Miller, and John Forbes; stepchildren Wendy Menifee, Loree Bosman, John (Jenn) Moore, and Dan Moore; siblings Nancy (David) Kocharoff and Sandy Forbes; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 3–5 PM, with a service on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11 AM (visitation one hour prior), all at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. A Luncheon will follow at the Green Street United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice: faithhospicecare.org/donate, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Drive, SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. Condolences may be left at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.