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Forrest R. Maki

Posted 2021-08-26 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News Herald on Aug. 26, 2021 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Forrest R. Maki entered into Heaven on August 20, 2021 at the age of
84 in Lake Havasu City. He was born in Minnesota in 1937 to Wilfred R.
Maki and Edith E. Maki.

He married the love of his life, Elaine, in 1962. He was always eager
to tell everyone how dearly he loved her and was excited to share his
Heavenly mansion with her someday. He greatly loved the Lord and was
excited to share God's love.

He was a general contractor in both Minnesota and Arizona, having
built countless homes. He also helped build multiple Christian
churches and a Christian school. He was passionate about building and
carpentry, always proud of the hard work and dedication he poured into
anything he put his mind towards.

He loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar and organ. He loved
hiking, where he could see God's gorgeous nature. He hiked many
mountains with family and friends. He loved the beauty of Hawaii and
spending time at his home in Williams. He loved his family and
friends, and with his playful Finnish humor, enjoyed being with them
every Sunday evening playing a good table game of Aggravation – even
until the very week he entered Heaven.

Forrest is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jon Maki, and
son-in-law John Dennis. Forrest is survived by his wife Elaine Maki,
daughter Cheryl Dennis of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, son Alan (Pamela)
Maki of Olympia, Washington, brother Paul (Nectar) Maki of Lake
Placid, Florida, grandchildren Ashley (Eddy) Shaver, Joshua Dennis,
Alex Maki, Erik Maki, and sister-in-law Lydia Maki.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Our
Saviour Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3163 Maricopa Ave. Visitation
will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m.

Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and
Crematory.

Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com




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