Jacqueline J. Forbister

Roseau – Jacqueline Joy Forbister passed away at home with her loving family by her side throughout her battle with cancer.

She was born on January 11, 1938 in Springdale, Washington to John and Clara (Winzenried) Torgerson. She lived and grew up in Roseau.

On March 15, 1957 she married William (Bill) Forbister and had four children; Carla Haugen, Brenda Olson, Ron Forbister and Linda Forbister. They moved to Gresham, Oregon in 1964. She worked various jobs and loved being a school bus driver for the last ten years they were in Oregon.

They moved back to Roseau in 1979. She worked ten years at Polaris and retired in 2003.

She was a go-getter in all she did. She enjoyed many things throughout her life. She loved cards, bowling, ice fishing, gardening, flowers, Casino, Bingo and having her family around. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas. She loved playing her bass guitar with her husband Bill. They had a family band and enjoyed playing for churches, special events and family gatherings. Music was a large part of her life.

She loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She said, “I have lived a full and happy life and wouldn’t change a thing.”

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents John and Clara Torgerson, brother Robert Torgerson, sisters Joan (Torgerson) Ball and Jean (Torgerson) Puttbrese and son-in-law Berry Haugen.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bill Forbister; daughter Carla Haugen of Badger; daughter Brenda Olson (Roger Sherman) of Roseau; son Ron Forbister (Bonnie) of Clackamas, Oregon; and daughter Linda Forbister (Tim Swanson) of Thief River Falls. She has 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; brother Sam Torgerson of Roseau; sister Sally Torgerson of Roseau; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Jacqueline J. Forbister will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau. Interment will take place at Moe-Rose Cemetery at a later date.

You will be missed and we will always love you.
 

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