Forrest Donald Love passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by loved ones on January 28, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1936, in Miami, Florida, and celebrated his 86th Birthday traditionally at Thanksgiving Dinner joyfully with family. Don grew up and lived in Miami and Fort Lauderdale,and recently in Boca Raton; Don was a true South Floridian.
Don was an only son to his beloved Mother, Gretta Violet Love (deceased at age 93), but left a long family legacy. Don is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Annie Love, and his two sons, Forrest Donald Jr and Christopher, as well as his 3 step daughters Suzette, Sherry and Sheila. Don loved his eleven grandchildren Forrest Donald Love II, Benjamin, Victoria, NIcholas, Daniella, Dougal, Elliana, Colton, Charlotte, Brooke and Berkeley, as well as his 3 great-grandchildren Forrest Donald Love III, Madison and Mila; cousins Bobby and Billy Birgfeld.
Don graduated from Ft Lauderdale High School in 1955. Don joined the Air Force in 1955 until 1959. Don attended The University of Florida and is a big Gator Fan. Don became an electrician. Donald was member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for 55 years. Don was always a self inventor and fixer and repair father and friend who could build anything; He patiently taught his skills to his sons and anyone who needed his help. Don was a Miami Dolphins season ticket holder for over 30 years and brought his sons and many friends to the games. Don loved baseball, managing young teams and recently playing with the Golden Years Softball League with his dear friends out in the hot sun up until the age of 84. Don was joyful when it came to everything from having the biggest, scariest Halloween Haunted House, to making marble toy cannons, barbeque grilling, and growing oranges, grapefruit and mangos. Don went to many events from his son Chris’ rodeos, the Elliana dances to reading with Colton and cuddling with Berkeley. Don was a people person and always had a laugh and a smile. Don truly had a full life with a loving family, complete with his pepsi, a house full of grandkids and dogs, and regular TV time with Ann.
Don was a shining example of what it meant to be a family man and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His memory and lessons he shared with loved ones will live on.
A gathering for family and friends will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Babione Funeral Home, 10060 Calle Comercio Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33428. Following the visitation will be a committal service from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at South FLorida National Cemetery, 6501 South State Road 7, Lake Worth Fl 33449, FL 33449.
Rest in peace Donald Forrest Love. You will always be loved and never forgotten.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.BabioneBocaRaton.com for the Love family.
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