Feb. 2, 1913-Dec. 10, 2003

Ordis Eldon Forbess, 90, of San Diego died Dec. 10. He was born in Moran, Texas, and was a retired Navy commander, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He was an executive with United Technologies. Survivors include his wife, Sonya Forbess of San Diego; daughter, Shelley Marek of Shorewood, Ill.; son, John Forbess of Beverly Hills; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services and interment: In January at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Arrangements: Poway Bernardo Mortuary.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 12/22/2003. (volunteer submission)