E. Forbis

E. E. (Ernie) Forbis of Guffey, Idaho, formerly of Bellevue, died peacefully on Thursday April 30th. He was born October 30, 1925 in Painton, Missouri.
Ernie had a long Naval Aviation career spanning the Korean, Vietnam and World War II. He survived being shot down twice earning two purple hearts before retiring to a quieter life. His quieter life included being a Navy recruiter, Deputy Sheriff, tire salesman and an electrician. Playing with electricity stuck with him and he soon purchased Resort Electric and a family business was born. Sons, many grandsons and Earnet, soon all became electricians and worked alongside dad/grandpa. He gave them all a solid base to build their lives from. He retired with his third wife, Louise Calhoun-Forbis to a quiet little farm along the Snake River in Guffey, Idaho.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Wayne & Boss), two wives (Betty & Janet) and a daughter Virginia. He is survived by his wife Louise; 3 sisters- Sis, Jenny and Wanda; 3 sons-Lloyd, Mike and Dewain; 2 daughters- Betty and Earnet. His extended family includes 2 more sons- Jerry & Jason; 3 more daughters-Chris, Tami and Jeanett and a grand total of 43 grandchildren, 75 great grandchildren , 14 great, great grandchildren, 3 dogs, a goat, several ducks, roosters and hens . Ernie touched many lives and was loved deeply by all and we will miss him very much.
A poem Ernie enjoyed sharing:
The Cat in The Hat On Aging
I cannot see
I cannot pee
I cannot chew
I cannot screw
Oh my God, what can I do?
My memory shrinks
My hearing stinks
No sense of smell
I look like hell
My mood is bad -- can you tell?
My body's drooping
Have trouble pooping
The Golden Years have come at last
The Golden Years can kiss my ass