Passed away peacefully at the Columbia Forest Long Term Care Home in Waterloo on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the age of 94.
Jean was born in Stratford on June 13, 1931 to the late Laura (née Rudolph) and George Forbeck and had six siblings (all predeceased) Richard, Marion, Ruth, Chuck, Ken and Ferne.
When Jean married in 1951, she moved to Kitchener where she and her husband, Charlie, raised their five children. Over the years, Jean enjoyed helping out at Sunnyside Home, curling, swing bowling and many trips to Myrtle Beach and she was a terrific baker (pies, cookies and Christmas cake, among other tasty treats). Jean was a long-time member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Jean is survived by her children, Jeff (Mary), Jim (Peggy), Marna Schiebel (Paul) and Carol Hall (Tom), 10 grandchildren, Amanda, Toby, Will, Cameron, Mitchell, Erin, Derek, Kevin, Scott and Cassie, and 14 great-grandchildren Daphne, Hugo, Edith, June, Iona, Margaret, Connor, Charlotte, Keira, Caroline, Bronwyn, Amelia, Jameson and Vernon. Jean is also survived by brother-in-law Ross Simpson and is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Jean was predeceased in 2020 by Charlie, her loving husband of 69 years. She was also predeceased by her son Chuck (2011), and daughter-in-law Lydia (2014).
A memorial service for Jean will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 136 Margaret Ave., Kitchener on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12 noon. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. A reception will follow the service. For those who are unable to join in person a livestream of the service will be available on Jean’s tribute page at www.erbgood.com.
