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IN MEMORIUM - DOC FORBES
02/02/1933 - 01/27/2012
Talbot P. (Scotty) Forbes, "Doc" to all of us, was , a Director and ardent supporter of the Marine Corps Memorial, a long time member of the Foothills Detachment MCL and, most of all, a Marine Corps "Doc" who helped write history with the 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea. He was also our friend. He will be missed.
Talbot P. Forbes (Scotty) date of death: January 27,2012 Survived by wife Trudy and 7 children: Patty, Susan, Robin, Michael, Walter,Richard and David. 6 grandchildren: Allison, Adam, Kyle, Kasey, Zack and Justin. Scotty was a Naval Corpsman served with the Marines during the Korean conflict. "Doc" Scotty was a highy decorated corpsman and will be laid to rest with full military honors at Ft. Logan. Scotty had a great passion and admiration for family, friends and Marine Corps. He had numerous affiliations with various Marine organizations. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Scotty may be made (checks payable to) "Healing Our Heroes"-RMHABI or another option is "Wounded Warriors." Please send checks to Aspen Mortuaries, attn: Jeff Black at 1350 Simms St., Lakewood, Co. 80401 He will be greatly missed by a host of family, friends and Marine family. A reception will follow services to be held at the American Legion located at 1655 Simms St., Lakewood
Birth: Feb 7, 1933
Death: Jan 27, 2012
Talbot " Scotty" P. Forbes, Graveside service 10:15 Thursday February 2nd. at Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, CO. Staging Area "C"
(obituary courtesy of the Aspen Mortuaries website)
