Forbes Horne's Obituary
Forbes McIntosh Horne of Estero, Florida went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8th, 2009. He was born Sunday, August 13th, 1911 to William and Isabella (Catto) Horne in Newhills, Aberdeen, Scotland. He moved with his family to Estero, Florida in May 1913 where he and his family worked in the citrus groves. He was the last manager of the Floweree groves in Estero. He was a lover of history and traveling and the highland games.He is survived by his wife of 71 years Helen McKeown Horne; his daughter Dorothy Evrard; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his son Forbes M. Horne, grandson Charles “Chucky” Cottrell and by all 7 of his siblings.Services will be held at the Estero United Methodist Church on Friday, March 13th at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Estero United Methodist Church Debt Reduction Fund, 992-5516.
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