Forrest B McGrew

Forrest B. McGrew

WICHITA - Forrest B. McGrew, 76, died Friday (June 9, 2006) at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. He was born on Feb. 24, 1930, to Lewis Andrew and Vina (Richey) McGrew in Gainsville, Texas. They preceded him in death. He worked in the laundry at Wesley Medical Center for many years. He also interpreted sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing at the hospital. Forrest enjoyed working in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming for seven seasons and playing his banjo. Survivors include: his wife, Retta McGrew of Wichita; a daughter, Janice and Keith Richardson of Wichita; and grandsons, Brian Richardson and Kyle Richardson.

He also was preceded in death by: a half brother, Louis McGrew; and a sister, Edna Madril.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Petersen Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.

Memorials have been established with the American Lung Association in care of the funeral home.