Mary Ann Forster
November 12, 1969 - June 12, 2013
Obituary
LT Forster served for over 20 years in the military: AMH3, United States Navy from 1990-1998; SSGT, U.S. Air Force from 1998-1999; National Guard from 1998-2000;US Air Force from 2000-2005 and then enlisted into the USCGR. LT Forster attended ROCI and became a commissioned officer in the USCGR. LT Forster’s duty stations include Team Leader, Sector Puget Sound Inspection Division.
In addition to LT Forster’s contributions, she served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Patrol flying numerous SAR Marine Safety Missions. In LT Forster’s civilian life,she served as a National Park Ranger and most recently as TSA Screener at SEATAC.
LT Forster led an asventurous life, She enjoyed spending most of her time outdoors, as an avid equestrian horseback rider, kayaker, hiker, smoke jumper, and pilot as well as being a certified elementary achool teacher. LT Forster was also a wonderful friend and companion, who possessed a zest for living an amazing humor and infectious smile. Her personal goal was to bring a smile to everyone.
She is survived by her mother and 2 sisters.
A very good and decent young lady……May she rest in peace.
Mary was a truly exceptional person who accomplished her mission and did bring a smile to everyone she met. I recently attended a three week school for the Coast Guard with Mary and she immediately made the classroom environment warm and friendly for everyone. During her spare time she was indeed always outdoors enjoying Yorktown VA. I am sorry that we did not have more time together, because you truly never get to know someone in such a short amount of time. I also ran into Mary at the airport while traveling home, and we shared pictures of our families and she was so taken with my kids and gave me so many compliments on my entire family. Mary will always have a place in my memories as a truly lovely person who will be sorely missed. God bless her and her family.
My condolences to Mary Ann’s family & friends. I can’t believe I missed her passing. She was such a wonderful person & will be missed very much. We went to Drew together & Russia. At one point she almost had me move with her to Washington. She was one of my bridesmaids. I was thinking about some of my college friends this morning & was hoping to get back in touch with her. Guess I waited too long.
My sincere condolence to Mary’s family and many friends.
I just recently found out the tragic news that my friend, companion, and fellow Drew University alumni passed away.
I was fortunate enough to have enjoyed her life for two years. Mary was the most adventurous person I ever met.
While reading about her accomplishments, it did not surprise me that her life was making people laugh, helping others, and not afraid of taking on any task, no matter what.
RIP my friend
I had the privilege of working with her on her pilot’s license in Portland Oregon. Prayers go out to the family.