Individual Details
Ellen Marie Forward
(June 8, 1952 - June 12, 2018)
FAG 190558554
Ellen M. Forward, 66, a long-time resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 15, at Sacred Heart Church 105 Waugh St, Columbia; burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ellen was born June 8, 1952; the eldest of 8 children to James and Natalee Thurmond Forward. In 1970, she graduated from Hickman High School, and then began her college education at UMC. She completed her BA in 1973 and Masters in 1977. She was a devoted teacher to Public and Catholic Schools for nearly 40 years. She was active in the local 4-H for many years, and dedicated her life to education and service. She loved her family, friends, and her church. She is survived by seven siblings, thirteen nieces and nephews and a loving extended family.
Ellen M. Forward, 66, a long-time resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, June 15, at Sacred Heart Church 105 Waugh St, Columbia; burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ellen was born June 8, 1952; the eldest of 8 children to James and Natalee Thurmond Forward. In 1970, she graduated from Hickman High School, and then began her college education at UMC. She completed her BA in 1973 and Masters in 1977. She was a devoted teacher to Public and Catholic Schools for nearly 40 years. She was active in the local 4-H for many years, and dedicated her life to education and service. She loved her family, friends, and her church. She is survived by seven siblings, thirteen nieces and nephews and a loving extended family.
Events
| Birth | June 8, 1952 | ||||
| Death | June 12, 2018 | Columbia, Boone County, Missouri | |||
| Burial | Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri |
Families
| Father | James F. Forward (1913 - 2001) |
| Mother | Natalee Adelia Thurmond (1930 - 2013) |