Forrest Francis ZODY

ZODY, MAY, MCDERMOTT

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:47

27 June 1926 ---- 24 April 2011

Forrest Francis Zody, only son of Katharine and Forrest Charles Zody, was born June 27, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and died April 24, 2011. Forrest, "Forey", is survived by wife Donna, wed 61 years; his daughter Michelle and spouse Rusty May (Grandsons: Paul and Michael May); his son Steve (Grandchildren: Stephen and Camille Zody); his daughter Mary Kathleen; his son Brian and spouse Tricia (Grandchildren: Austin Alexandra and Addison Zody). Forey was preceded in death by son, Forrest Christopher.

Following graduation from St. Thomas Military Academy, Forey proudly served in the U.S Navy for four years as an aviation ordnanceman during World War II, then was graduated from the University of Iowa. Forey was employed in personnel at Schlumberger, Vector Cable, and later retired from Marlin, Industrial Division.

Forey was a resident of Houston (Oak Meadows and Meadowcreek Village) for 61 years and an original member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He enjoyed sports and community activities including counseling in Houston Junior Achievement, serving as an officer in OFA Little League, and in later years was privileged to volunteer at the Villa de Matel (Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word)
Forey hobbied in weather stations, N-gauge model trains and had a great affection for Chrysler-Plymouth muscle cars. Forey will be missed for his uniquely playful and sometimes disarming sense of humor.

Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10am on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 5560 Laurel Creek Way, Houston, TX 77017. Followed by interment at South Park Cemetery.

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[Married Madonna [Donna] McDermott on November 26, 1949 in Eagle Grove, Wright, Iowa]