Erik ‘Skip” Segurd Forsman II was Born October 26, 1942 in long beach, CA the oldest of 7 children to Erik Segurd Sr and Dolores Forsman. He passed away on September 19, 2022 in San Luis Obispo, Ca at the age of 79.
Erik graduated from Atascadero high school in 1960 and served in the U.S Navy for 4 years. He graduated Cuesta College receiving an AA in fine arts, and then long beach state with a BA in fine arts
After serving in the Nave and college graduation Erik returned to San Luis Obispo County where he was a talented abstract artist and painter his entire adult life. He owned a business in San Luis Obispo for 11 years where his chosen medium was working with clay. Later he heled establish a foundry in Paso Robles where he worked with bronze. In Erik’s word his sculptures are “intended to stimulate and innovate one’s emotions.” He also loved to paint with watercolors. He proudly worked with the developmentally disabled for 7 years.
Erik was preceded in death by his parents Erik Sr and Dolores, His brother Larry and sister Dolores. He is survived by brothers John, Robert (red), Dave, And Stephen, numerous nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
As Per ‘skips’ request no service is planned. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers please donate in Erik’s name to the Atascadero Printery Foundation. 6351 Olmeda Avenue. Atascadero, CA 93422
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