Barbara Forbes

Barbara L. Forbes, 68, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Celebration of Life Tuesday, September 6th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a Vigil at 1:00 PM all at Laufersweiler Funeral Home with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at North Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter Sarah (Matt) Lynch of Fort Dodge, sons, Ian Forbes, and Jon Forbes both of Dodge, 3 grandsons Keegan, Kaden, and Kaleb Lynch, sister Jane Tallman of Barnegat, NJ, brothers Jimmy (Jeanine) Gibbs of Toms River, NJ, Kenny (Cathy) Gibbs of Fair Lawn, NJ, several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded by her parents David and Angelina (Scalera) Gibbs. Barbara Lynn Gibbs was born on February 9, 1954, in Ridgefield Park, NJ. She was raised and educated there graduating from high school. Barb then went to Minnesota where she attended Mankato University and where she met her husband, Tom Forbes. The couple were united in marriage in August of 1977, and the couple made their home in Fort Dodge. For a time, they lived in Ames and eventually moved back to Fort Dodge in 1991. The couple were later divorced but remained friends. For 40 years Barb was Psych Ward Nurse. She enjoyed reading, exercising, and traveling. Barb loved time spent with her grandsons and her family. She will be deeply missed by all who love her. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Celebration Of Life Tue, Sep 6, 2022 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Vigil Tue, Sep 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501