Forrest Gibson

March 18, 1968 - January 27, 2022

Forrest would frequently say "It's about the journey, not the destination." This is his journey.

Born in Athens Georgia, Forrest grew up in Arlington Virginia. As a youth he developed a lifelong love of sports, the outdoors and community service.

His love of sports transcended the seasons. Forrest embraced all things outdoors and was an avid and accomplished skier, cyclist, golfer, and tennis player. Forrest's first love was skiing, initially learning to ski through the Boy Scouts. Forrest earned certification as a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Level III Instructor, and he became a respected U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association (USSA) Level 200 Race Coach.

He thrived while teaching and race coaching to skiers of all levels and abilities. He spent many cherished hours instructing and coaching students from nationally competitive junior racers seeking a place on the world stage to Columbus Ski Club members to the public. For over a decade he coached some of the Midwest's fastest Junior racers during speed camps at Colorado's Copper Mountain.

His passion to contribute to his community was exemplified in his professional life. After graduating from Yorktown Highschool in Arlington, Virginia, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from West Virginia University. He then earned his Master's in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University, which brought him to Columbus, Ohio, the place he has called home for over twenty years. Forrest's work in landscape architecture and urban planning allowed him to contribute to and shape communities across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Louisiana.

Forrest is survived by his wife Pi-Chen Gibson; two stepchildren Jasmine Burton and Alec Hill; two grandchildren Kingston Wilson and Evelyn Hill; his father John Gibson (Irina); and his brother Robert Gibson (Erin Wilson). He is proceeded in death by his mother Sarah Dawson.

Pi-Chen, his loving wife, came to him through his fondness for wine, first meeting his perfect sommelier at a wine tasting. Pi-Chen meant the world to Forrest, and they shared a love of travel, good food, and even better wine. Together they toured some of America's finest wineries and enjoyed trips abroad. Pi-Chen also shared her large and loving family and Forrest adored her children and grandchildren.

Forrest gave selflessly of himself never asking for anything in return. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed rich and rewarding experiences throughout. He will be sorely missed by all who called him a friend.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast. No services will be held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Forrest's name to The American Cancer Society or the Kobacker House.