"You were my biological father and not a very good one. The last time I seen you was over 25 years ago. I tried reaching out to you several times throughout my adult life only to have you turn your back on me. You could have died with family but instead you died with friends. I am not the only family you turned your back on. I have two half brothers Kevin and Darin and you also turned your back on them. I often wonder why and although you have been gone a year and a half I still think about you and wonder what kind of relationship we might have had if you would have opened your heart. I am glad you had friends to help you in your dying days. I was sent your crucifix and the 2- $2 bills you carried in your wallet every day. Those are the only physical memories I have of you. As I look at this picture of you (which must have been taken a very long time ago) I see a man who had three children who he never got to know. It was your loss Tom Forsman. "
In loving memory of
Thomas E. Forsman
June 24, 1939 - January 11, 2020
Thomas E. Forsman
Astoria - Thomas E. Forsman 80, of Astoria, passed away at 10:48 am Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Havana Health Care in Havana. Tom was born on June 24, 1939 in Peoria to Milton and Gladys (Hancock) Forsman. They preceded him in death. Surviving are three children; Kevin Forsman of Sister Bay, WI, Darrin Forsman of Bartonville, and Teresa Jackson of Cedar Hills, TX, brother Edward Forsman of Peoria, sister Mary Hardin of Zephyrhills, FL, and several grandchildren.
Tom was union laborer for local union # 165 in Peoria and was a teacher for the local union in Versailles, IL.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to either St. Joseph's Indian School (stgo.org) or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Have great memories with Tom, Loved his laugh and smile. Prayers for the family. "