Brian Lynn Forsyth, of Vassar, age 48, died Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at the U of M Medical Center. The funeral service will take place 11am, Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at the Martin Funeral Home, Vassar. Rev. John Becker will officiate, cremation has taken place. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at noon burial of cremated remains will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Brian’s family will be present at the funeral home on Fri from 3:30 pm until 8pm. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the MPD Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Brian was born Nov 11, 1961 in Flint, MI, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Bethany “Barbara” (Wilcox) Forsyth. Brian proudly served in the US Army for seven years before receiving his Honorable Discharge on Feb 2, 1987 at For Dix, NJ. Brian was a Teamster driver for Super Foods and Quality Carriers. He enjoyed harness racing and restoring old cars, golfing, and spending time with his family.
Surviving are, mother, Bethany “Barbara” Forsyth; brothers and sisters, Connie and husband Ken Wells of Vassar, Cheri and husband Dennis Mills Jr. of Vassar, Merry and husband Randy Johnson of Rapid River, and Norman Forsyth Jr of FL; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Millington/Vassar areas. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Norman Dale Forsyth.