Obituary: Theresa Nadine Foltz Forrest, 70

Theresa Nadine Foltz Forrest died at her home in Willows on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. She was born to Glenn and Lorrayne Foltz on Dec. 31, 1951.

She attended schools in the Orland school system and graduated from Orland High School in the class of 1969. She attended Trinity College in Canada before returning to finish school at Butte College.

She married Bruce Forrest of Willows in December of 1974. The couple made their home in Willows.

She was active in her church on the Worship Team, taught Sunday School, attended many Thrive Conferences, and mentored many people in their faith over the years. She was a local Realtor in the Glenn County market, active in the Orland Alumni Association and the Avenue of Lights at the Glenn County Fairgrounds during the Christmas season.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Forrest; siblings Roxanne Gonsalves, Wayne Foltz, Cheryle Christian, and Dwight Foltz; seven nephews and one niece and their children; uncle, Richard Booth; and cousin, Frank Booth. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Emerson and Thelma Foltz; maternal grandparents, Frank and Irene Booth; father, Glenn Foltz; and mother, Lorrayne Foltz.

She will greatly be missed by all who knew her but she leaves behind a wonderful and lasting impression on each person she knew.

A service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Oddfellows Cemetery, 3900 County Road P, southeast of Orland. A celebration of life at the Faith Bible Church, 403 Vine Street, Willows, is planned to follow 11:30 a.m.

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