- Date Of Birth: May 12, 1927
- Date Of Death: August 31, 2017
- State: Indiana
Harry D. Forse, 90, of Anderson, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor on August 31 with his daughters by his side. He was born in Anderson, the son of the late Don and Edith Forse.
He graduated from Anderson High School where he was Senior Class President. He went to Purdue University and was president of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He continued his education at Ball State University where he received his Master’s Degree in Psychology. He served as an Army Sergeant during the Korean War. He was President of Forse Corporation, a family dry cleaning manufacturer. Years later, he taught Psychology at Orlando Junior College. Returning to Anderson, he and his wife, Arlene, opened Anderson Nursery School and Kindergarten and operated it for ten years.
Harry also owned International Tours (Geist Travel) in Indianapolis. He loved writing and published three novels, his favorite being A Storm at Pebble Beach. Harry’s true passion was playing golf. He was a longtime member of Edgewood Country Club where he loved playing in the gangsomes and couples golf. He won the Club Championship there and at Anderson Country Club. He thoroughly enjoyed coaching golf at Orlando Junior College and Anderson University.
In addition to golf and writing, Harry loved his daily walks around Edgewood, traveling, taking pictures of family and beautiful scenery, spending time with family, reading and doing things for others. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and President of Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by daughters, Patti Shipley and Nancy (Mike) Nuce; grandchildren, Joseph (Chelsie) Nuce, Brandi Shipley (fiance, Adam Chandler), Allison (Zack) Patton, great-grandchildren, Alyvia and Haylee, and Griffin and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Arlene; sister, Barbara Hamilton and son-in-law, Hal Shipley. The family is very thankful for the special care, compassion and love he received at Miller’s Merry Manor in Chesterfield.
