David Joseph Forthofer, 76, of Charleston, SC, entered fully into the presence of his Lord on February 17, 2020. He passed away in his sleep at home peacefully, in the presence of love. He was born to Elmer and Lucille Forthofer in Huron, Ohio.
David is survived by his beloved wife Mirna of 33 years, his loving children, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and other extended family and many friends. David was a loving, gentle and caring husband, father and a friend to all he met—He was a blessing in our lives.
David had a lifelong love of woodworking and carpentry as well as photography and stained-glass artistry. He was an avid boater with a strong love of nature, and travelled at home and abroad in his later years.
A dear friend shared her condolences with these kind words:
The Wood Worker Meets the Carpenter
I picture your Dad in the most beautiful shop in heaven, working with the most wondrous wood. He has time now to plant the seeds of the trees of those species he wants to fashion. He can tend to them as they grow so they produce the cleanest, straightest wood, or the knottiest, burliest pieces he could want.
After harvest, he still has time to plant and tend the next crop. He can manage a whole forest, and learn from the maker all the secrets of its care.
May you always rest in the shade of your good memories of your dad.
David’s family requested a private viewing and celebration of his life.
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