Harlen R Forsberg

18,2016. He was born, 10/10/39, in Wadena, Minnesota to Glenn and Nina Forsberg.

His family lived on a five acre farm at the top of Cavaliers Hill. As the oldest of five children responsibilities

were given him at a young age and he talked of; stoking the wood furnace, milking the family cow, and

plowing the strawberry fields. He developed a life long strong work ethic, dependability and had high moral

standards. He was a strong man who gave his all and expected others to do the same.

He graduated from Lake Stevens High School with the class of 1957. Harlen attended WSU, graduated

with a bachelors degree in agricultural economics, and was an enthusiastic Cougar fan.

He enjoyed a successful career with Equitable Life Assurance as a mortgage lender and farm appraiser for

over 30 years. Starting in the Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin, his territory increased until it contained

all of Washington and parts of Oregon. He was proud of never having a foreclosure; always giving capable

assistance to farmers with financial difficulties.

He married his teenage sweetheart, Carol Morton. They shared 54 years married and best friends and were

blessed with three children. He was known for his dry humor and quick wit. He valued solitude and was

generous with his time and talents, so had many good friends. Harlen was twice a Kiwanis President and

believed in community service. Harlen was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying hunting --"Got your deer yet?",

camping, skiing, fishing and tennis. An involved father, he instilled this love of the outdoors in his three

children.

In retirement Harlen concentrated on gardening, skills of sailing his boat, the Hanalee, and woodworking.

He made yearly travels, visited many countries, and especially liked visiting Sweden. Harlen enjoyed his

1957 Thunderbird which he showed at high school homecomings, several parades and drove on a scenic trip

to the Napa Valley. He was an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, WSU Beach Watchers and

Mukilteo Yacht Club.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol; daughters Katey and husband Paul Hakes; Jenny and finance

Tom Elder; and son, Andy and wife Jill Campbell;

five grandchildren; Riley, Gavin, Kameron , Oliver, and Georgia;

sister, Glenyce Erickson and husband Bob; brother, Glenn and wife Vera; brother-in-law John Morton and

wife Gina; also many nieces and nephews and dear family friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Glenn and Nina Forsberg,; sister, Sharon Loth; sister, JoAnne

Merrill and brother-in-law, John Loth. At his request no service will be held at this time.

Memorials may be made to; The American Heart Society or one of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, WA.