Ernest E. FORGETTE

Ernest E. Forgette, aged 80, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2005. Ernest is lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Forgette (Bell); his children Jeanne (Robert) Quillan, Karen (John) Novakowski, Robert (Christine) Forgette of San Antonio, TX; his step-son, Lynn A. Ruwersma of Sarasota, FL; his grandchildren, Kevin (Jenny) Quillan, Steven (Cheri) Quillan, Kerri (Matthew) Smith, Tori (Chris) Bazner, Kimberly, Andrew, and Michelle Forgette; his seven great-grandchildren; his sister, Eleanor Holt of Richwood, OH; his nephew, John Rhoad. A time for relatives and friends to visit with Ernest's family will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center, 2067 84th St. SW. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery. If you are unable to attend the funeral or visitation you may sign the family's Memory Book online at www.cookfuneralhome.com. In honor of Ernest, contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland Home.Published in the Grand Rapids Press on 9/27/2005.