 | | | December 18, 1943 - September 18, 2020 | | | | | | Ronald Joseph "Moses" Forslund went to be with Jesus suddenly on Sept. 18 after suffering a massive heart attack. Mo was born in San Francisco, California to Margaret Virginia Carr and John Gustav Forslund. He attended high school in Washington, while living with foster parents. Mo lived most of his life in San Francisco and Oakland, later settling in Moraga, California in 2010.
Mo was a loving and devoted husband of 36 years to his wife, Ann, and a loving father to their children. He is preceded in death by his son Eugene Rodney Cabral. He is survived by his wife, Ann, children Jill, Elizabeth (Randy), Jack (Margit), Janet (Ron), grandchildren Marlina, Mark (Misty), Jerod (Stephanie), Lance, Jessica, Kevin, Jennifer, Jacquelyn, Katie, and Marvin. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters.
Mo was an auto upholsterer for many years. He worked at A&A Top & Trim Inc. in San Francisco, and American Auto Upholstery & Glass in Oakland. His no-agenda trusting love was what drew people to him, and his warm smile and happy enthusiasm enveloped and included everyone. Mo was a powerful evangelist for his faith, who captivated his audiences with stories of the miracles God had done in his own life.
He was a board member at the San Francisco Teen Challenge for over 30 years, where he touched countless lives by lovingly mentoring students. Mo had found hope and help to change his own life through the power of Jesus Christ at Teen Challenge.
Mo and Ann served the ministry of Morris Cerullo for many years. He was a commissioned minister of the gospel. He was a devoted member of Glad Tidings Church in San Francisco for over 20 years, where he was actively involved in multiple ministries, such as evangelism, carpentry, teaching mens' ministry, childrens' teacher, and usher, to name a few, all under the guidance of Pastor Mel Johnson.
Mo was a beloved member of Willow Spring Community Church in Moraga for over 10 years. While there, he was a head usher, he worked with men's ministries and all aspects of the ministry under the leadership of Pastor Eric True. |
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA