Jeffrey Forrest

Jeffrey E. Forrest, 76, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, veteran and friend, passed away on Oct. 2, 2026. Born in Seattle in January 1950 to Agnes and Edward Forrest, Jeff grew up in Rainier Beach and graduated from Rainier Beach High School.

Jeff served in the United States Navy from January 1969 through December 1974, completing two tours during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Tolovana. He remained proud of his service throughout his life and loved sharing Navy stories.

Jeff attended Central Washington University and spent nearly 30 years with Service Linen. He later drove a school bus in Moses Lake, earning the respect of students on one of the district’s most challenging routes. In 2006, he joined Sonico, working nearly 20 years before retiring for health reasons in July 2026.

Jeff met Christopher in 1990, which led to meeting Jill. Jeff and Jill married on July 8, 1994, and built a life filled with boating, fishing, laughter, and the occasional desire to maim one another.

Jeff formally adopted Christopher in 2003, though he had long since become Dad in every way that mattered. He taught Christopher fairness, composure, honor, and what it meant to be a good man.

Jeff was funny, generous, hardworking, outgoing, fiercely loyal, and seemingly everyone’s friend. He loved dad jokes, storytelling, fishing, boating, golfing, the Seahawks and the Mariners.

He is survived by wife Jill; son Christopher; sister Jacqueline; nieces Lisa, Amy and Jennifer; great-nieces and great-nephews Savannah, Sophia, Stephana, Sheldon, Arielle and Annastasia; cousins Burt, Sue and Jane; numerous extended family members; and thousands of friends throughout the years.

A memorial will be held Oct. 10, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories in Moses Lake. Sports attire is encouraged in honor of Jeff and his love of sports. A graveside service with military honors will be held Oct. 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery. Please arrive 15 minutes early.