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Phyllis Forbes

July 22, 2019
Gobles, MI

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Phyllis passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Monday, July 22, 2019 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born February 1, 1937 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Clyde and Alice (Wilson) Rinehart. Phyllis was a 1954 Otsego High School graduate. She had worked at Shakespeares/Glassmaster Controls from 1969 until her retirement in 2013. In her free time Phyllis loved gardening, cooking, camping, taking care of her dog and spending time with her friends. On June 26, 1954 she married Bruce Forbes who passed away in 1999. Surviving are her children, Gail Forbes and Billy Joe (Shelley) Forbes both of Gobles; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Terri Rinehart of Battle Creek along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons; Mike and David; grandson, Jason; son-in-law, Squire "Mac" Burns and siblings, Jerry Rinehart, Lois Miner, Joyce Blanchard and Jim Rinehart. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with Phyllis' family starting at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the memorial service at noon, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego with Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Burial of ashes will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest North at a later time. Contributions in memory of Phyllis may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.