John Harold Forbes

June 22, 1929 - June 3, 2018

John Harold Forbes was born on June 21, 1929 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the son of John Henry Forbes and Doris Wetherbee. He died on June 3, 2018 in Cedar Hills, Utah from complications of cancer and pneumonia. He worked as a machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad in San Bernardino, California for his entire working career. After retiring he moved to Utah to be closer to his family. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he served in many different callings, including Bishop and as a Temple Worker in both the Los Angeles Temple and Timpanogos Temple. He and Betty also served two full-time missions; one in Australia and one in Nauvoo. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Taylor. He is survived by their six children, and over fifty grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 9th, at 1:00 pm, at the Cedar Hills Stake Center, 3950 West Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Interment in Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. ** Flowers may be delivered to the church on Saturday after 10:00 am.