William Warren Forsell, age 87, of Keizer Oregon, passed away on March 14th 2022 in Portland Oregon. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Twin Falls Idaho. William graduated from Florence Oregon- Class of 52, and immediately joined the Army in 1953. William proudly served 22 years in the Army where he served two terms of combat duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal two times, along with numerous other medals, and then retired Master Sergeant in 1977.
He then began his final career as a Claims Analyst for the State of Oregon DHS where he stayed for 21 years. He retired from State service at the age of 77.
William loved life, had a wicked sense of humor, and was an avid bowler named "Buck". He loved helping the kids in the community with paying for sports equipment and they called him "Mr. Bulldog".
He was married to Nancy Lee Bachelder from 1958 to her passing in 1997, and then later married Sharon Shipp Sims in 1999 and they remained married until his death.
He was preceded in death by parents Lillian and Landon Forsell, brother Carl Forsell, and spouse Nancy.
He was survived by spouse Sharon, brother Dick Forsell of Washington, sister Mary Ann Barker of California. Children Robert Forsell of Phoenix Arizona, Mellanie Fowler of Phoenix Arizona, Elaine Hart of Canby Oregon, and two step-children Kylie Petty of Salem Oregon and Tyler Sims of Albany Oregon. 7 Grandchildren, 7 Step-Grandchildren, and 6 Great-Grandchildren.
He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
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