Copied from Obituary: Married Janice Yvonne Bloomfield in January 1954 in Mesa, Arizona. DeForrest is survived by Janice and eight children, Forrest (Susan), Kathleen (Mark), Shaleen (David), Russell (Liliana), Darleen (Erin), Cheryleen, Marleen, and Reed. Also survived by 30 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents, brothers, Lafe (2011) and George (2010), son, Merrill (2002), grandson, Nicholas (2000), and great-granddaughter, Aquira (2003).