Ian Bradford Forrester Obituary

Services are pending. The family suggests that those who wish to honor his memory consider kind deeds or a donation to a charity of choice, or Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes.

Ian Bradford Forrester, beloved son of Alan and the late Mary Forrester, died on May 21, 2024, after many years of enduring several illnesses that led to drug addiction and ultimately his death. Despite his troubled life, Ian was known for his kindness, keen sense of humor, talent for cooking, and athletic ability, as well as love for his family. He was especially proud of his nieces and nephews. Born to Alan and the late Mary Peterson Forrester on September 25, 1967, in Longview, Washington, he moved to Portage with his family in 1972. He grew up on West Lake, where he enjoyed swimming and fishing in the summer and skating in the winter. In 1985, he graduated from Hackett High School where he played baseball and hockey. He then moved to South Bend and served in the food industry, in restaurants and, back in Portage, as a private cook. Ian is survived by his father; two sisters; a brother-in-law; three nephews; three nieces. His mother and grandparents preceded him in death.