Birth date: Nov 2, 1938 Death date: Feb 21, 2016
Michael J. Forton, age 77, of Applegate, Michigan, died February 21, 2016. Mike was born November 2, 1938 in Detroit to Vincent and Eleanor Forton. He was preceded in death by his dear brother, Patrick (Gerard) Forton O.F.M. Cap. Read Obituary
I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your support during the sad and difficult loss of our dad. He was loved by many people who had great stories to tell. I know there were several people who stopped at the funeral home but did not sign the guestbook, so I just want to say thank you so much for your prayers, stories, flowers or cards. My dad will be missed by many people.
I'm gonna miss our sweet little MF'er. Until we meet again dear friend I will hold you close in my heart and near with the greatest of memories. The camping out in your back yard, riding on the back of the firetruck and of course the haunted barns. You never were able to keep out and stay safe during construction of those events. Falling trying to check out what was going on up in the loft and scaring the crap out of us all for real. I often thought American Pickers would have a fun time picking around that ole barn. You will definitely be missed. But never forgotten. Your legacy will live on forever.
Lori G
Today my thoughts and condolences go out to Sue, Steve, and Judy saying good bye to my friend Mike. Our relationship to me was one liken to a brother and father combined. Like a brother he was always there for me and our conversations were intimate enough that it was easy to tell him things that I haven't shared with anyone else and he likewise. As a father, he was a teacher to me with experiences that were interesting and left me talking with him for hours. I respected his seniority (of course he let me know it) but in the end of our many debates we could always raise the flag of truce and agree to disagree. During our talks there would always be a good measure of sarcasm and teasing to get through a tough time and change the mood with a joke and a laugh. The real serious times we both seemed to know that it was time to just shut up and listen. I think the one thing about Mike that I will always remember about him is his clumsiness. I have never seen a guy trip, spill coffee on himself or hurt his body more than Mike. One of his last escapes was with some critter just outside his kitchen window. Now you have to understand that I swore secrecy but I don't think he would mind. Anyway, this critter was pissing Mike off for sometime and he decided to leap into action and grabbed his .22 rifle and show this creature who was boss. Well he somehow tripped, the safety was off on the rifle and he blew a hole through the tile near the kitchen sink. Of course the animal walk away to a background of loud (louder than the gun shot) and varied obscenities from within the house. Only Mike. One of a kind. I will miss you but the memories will help fill the void. I hope heaven will be ready for you. You'll make an impression. You did with me.
He will be missed by us and a lot of other people ,he was a good friend we had a lot of fun going to car shows and cruise nights . r.i.p. mike Jim ,Terri Kirkpatrick
I would always scold him because he didn't have his oxygen or his scarf or his inhaler when he went out. He would always laugh and say, I know I shouldn't forget them, He was a good friend to my husband and my son. They enjoyed their hunts on the farm and having a cup of coffee with Mike when they were done. He will be missed. Pam Kovacik
