Laura Jeane Forrest

LAURA JEANE FORREST, 87 of Roseburg, Oregon passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in a local care facility. She was born April 27, 1925 in Valsetz, Oregon to Earle M. and Bonnie L. McCoy. Laura lived most of her life in the Roseburg area. On January 24, 1948 in Winnemucca, Nevada she married Glenn A. Forrest, who preceded her in death on April 2, 1997. Mrs. Forrest worked as a mail carrier for the postal service for 21 ½ years. She enjoyed bowling, making beaded dolls, calendars, crocheting and other crafts. Laura was a member of the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose. Survivors include her daughters Diana Watson and her husband K.C. of Roseburg, Oregon and Jackie Campbell and her husband Andy of Riddle, Oregon; step-daughter Rosemary Nicklason of Roseburg, Oregon; sisters Carol Fenton of Santa Rosa, California and Billie Ford of Eugene, Oregon; 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren. Laura was also preceded in death by her parents Earl and Bonnie McCoy; step-daughter Glenda Waller and a brother David McCoy. Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm within the grounds of Roseburg Memorial Gardens.