Randall C. Forbord

Randall C. Forbord
April 7, 1949 • July 14, 2024

Randy C. Forbord "Pops" to his children and grandchildren, died Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Randy was born April 7, 1949, in Benson, Minnesota, the first son of Clarence and Evelyn (Olson) Forbord. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church. He grew up in Benson and graduated from Benson High School in 1969. Randy loved spending his summers with his parents and siblings at the family cabin on Lake Scandi. Upon graduation from high school, Randy attended the U of M Twin Cities for Mortuary Science. He had one quarter left to graduate with his degree when his Dad, Clarence became ill so he left school to go home to help care for him.
In 1975, Randy began work for BNSF and would go on to dedicate 34 years of his life as a Track Laborer. Randy was extremely proud of his work for BNSF and worked on Tie Gangs and derailments across the Midwest. His co-workers became like family to him. Kevin (Lippy) Lindstrom, Bob Rooney & Steve Peterson were brought up almost nightly. He was extremely proud to be a Union member of the Band of Brotherhood.
Randy enjoyed fishing, hunting, planting his massive garden every year at his farm and then helping his children with the canning. He grew up in the greatest era for music and he passed his love of classic rock down to his children. He was a diehard Minnesota Vikings fan and also enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins. His love of rewatching old western movies is one thing his children did not get on board with.
Randy is survived by his daughter, Hilary (Chris) Thue of Dickinson ND; his son, Nick Forbord of Benson; his grandson, Parker Klemm, Dickinson ND; two granddaughters, Mila & London Thue of Dickinson ND; brother, Scott (Jolene) Forbord of Willmar; sister, Tammy (Jim) Williams of DeGraff; nieces & nephews: Jacob, Justin (Krystal), Josh, Kayla, James & Matthew; and great nieces & nephews: Landon, Ava, Hallie, Keychain, Hayden, Bowden & Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence & Evelyn Forbord and brother Brad Forbord.
Blessed be the memory of Randall “Randy” Forbord.