FORSMAN, Rudolph Walter

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, Arizona Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Rudolph "Rudy" Walter Forsman, 84, died Jan. 11, 2008. He was born Feb. 16, 1923. Rudy dedicated hi life serving his Lord as a Baptist minister and pastor. He will be missed by many friends and family. Rudy was stationed on the aircraft carrier, Nahenta Bay, during WWII. He then went on to college planning to become a CPA. It was during this time that the Lord called Rudy to the ministry. A few years late, in June of 1951, Rudy married his best friend, Laurel. Together Rudy and Laurel pastured churches in Iowa, Illinois, Chicago and Connecticut before moving to Lake Havasu City in 1976. Here, Rudy was the pastor at Lake Havasu Baptist Church for a total of eight years. The couple retired in 1990, eventually moving to Phoenix and later to Flagstaff to be near their son, Kevin and his family. Pastor Forsman is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Laurel; his son, Kevin (Diana) and four grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, Wade and Trevor. His daughter, Hope, preceded him in death in 2001. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Northland Hospice, at 928-779-1227. Hospice care for Pastor Forsman in his final days was exceptional and a true gift from God. Services will be held at Lake Havasu Baptist Church, 2101 N. Palo Verde Blvd. on Saturday at 1 p.m.