Forrest K. Werner
June 24, 1992 - March 10, 2015
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Forrest K. Werner
June 24, 1992 - March 10, 2015
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Forrest Kingsbury Werner IV
Forrest Kingsbury Werner IV was born June 24, 1992, and died on March 10, 2015. Born and raised in San Juan Capistrano, Forrest heard the call of the nearby ocean at an early age. His love of the water became a theme in his life. Whether he was boating, surfing or competing in high school water polo or swimming, he was at peace around the water. When it came time to think of college and a major, he headed to Sonoma State University to earn a degree in Environmental Studies with an Emphasis in Water Quality.
Forrest was a dedicated Orange County Life Guard, progressing from being a Junior Life Guard to a supervisor of the OCJG program. He was named Junior Life Guard Instructor of the Year in 2014. He graduated from Capistrano Valley High School in 2010, where he was co-captain of the water polo team. During that time he traveled with the team to Hungary and Hawaii. Forrest graduated from Sonoma State University, summa cum laude, in 2014, where he was an active triathlete and served as president of the Triathlon Club.
He was a dedicated reader and particularly enjoyed fantasy fiction. One of the highlights of his past summer was attending Comic-Con in San Diego.
A consummate athlete, Forrest earned a Second Degree Black Belt in Karate, and has always been dedicated to physical fitness. He was strong and often quiet, a deep thinker, a hard worker and talented in more ways than he would ever admit.
Forrest is survived by his father Forrest Werner III, mother Tracy Vranicar Werner, sisters Whitney and Haley, and brother Hayden. He is also survived by his grandparents, Forrest Jr. and Jane Werner, and Pat and Frank Vranicar, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins – all of whom love him dearly.
A paddle out in Forrest’s honor will take place Sunday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Strands Beach in Dana Point. Meet at the north end of the beach.
A funeral Mass will take place on Monday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano. A reception will follow at El Adobe Restaurant, 31891 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Donations in honor of Forrest may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Orange County (NAMI) at http://www.namioc.org/memorials (Forrest’s memorial page will be set up soon) or to a scholarship fund that has been established for the Orange County Junior Lifeguard program.
40 responses to Forrest K. Werner
Debi Arredondo says:
March 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
donna hagan says:
March 16, 2015
Lit a candle in memory of Forrest K. Werner
Erika Markel says:
March 16, 2015
Our hearts are heavy for your loss. Although we did not know you personally, your family has warmed our hearts over the years as we would see you and your beautiful family at Mass on Sunday’s. May you and your family be comforted. Xo.
The Markel Family
(Tim, Erika, Lily, and Jack)
Evan Hughes says:
March 16, 2015
May God Bless the Werner family during this time.
Jane Werner says:
March 16, 2015
Our beloved grandson blessed our lives for 22 years. A picture of our beautiful young prince will live forever in our hearts.
Grandma Jane and Grandpa Forrest