Forrest Kent Atwood, 69, of Fort Morgan, Colorado, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 following a long illness.  He was born in Fort Morgan Colorado, December 23 1950 to Acie Leo Atwood and Nadine Benedit both of Fort Morgan.  Forrest grew up and spent most of his life in Fort Morgan.  He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's degree in accounting.  He attended Christ Community Church of Greeley. Forrest was a professional truck driver and was employed with Son Haul, Inc. at the time of his death.

He was a kind and generous man who loved his family and friends and had great faith and integrity. Forrest was always a hard worker, providing well, not only for his own family, but for those in need.  He was a selfless man who saw the good in everyone and was always willing to help others.  He was funny and kind, and always had a smile in his eyes and on his face.  He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Forrest is survived by his wife Coleen Atwood of Fort Morgan Colorado.  His sons, Aaron and Alex Atwood of Fort Morgan, Colorado, Jeremy Kerbs of Denver, Colorado, Nichole and Kellyrose Atwood, Suzy Atwood and Jamie Weiss all of Denver Colorado, and Jason Atwood of Deer Island, Oregon, and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Acie Atwood, his mother, Nadine Atwood, his step-mother Billie Elmore Atwood, and his sister, Charlotte Isaacson.

A Celebration of Life Service

for Forrest, will be Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Sanctuary Church in Fort Morgan. There will be a lunch following the service.  We invite you to come and celebrate Forrest's life with us.

Memorial Gifts can be given in Forrest's name to the Heer Mortuary in Fort Morgan.