1934-2026
Tommy David Forbeck, 92, of Geuda Springs, KS, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Derby, KS, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Church of Christ in Arkansas City; graveside services will follow at the Geuda Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, June 23, at Shelley Family Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Memorials in his name may be made to the Oxford Church of Christ or to The Geuda Building Fund and left in the care of the funeral home.
Tommy was born on April 8, 1934 at the Newkirk farmhouse to parents Jesse “Dave” and Bessie “Bess” (Morris) Forbeck. He attended Braman, OK High School before being united in marriage to the love of his life, Elvena Day on June 28, 1952. They farmed in Braman with his parents then he worked at the smelter in Blackwell until 1957, when they moved to Geuda Springs to farm. Tommy loved farming, his longhorns and buying and selling cattle; he loved going to the sale barn and was extremely proud of the 15 years his daughter ran the sale barn café where he helped and helped himself to treats. He enjoyed raising his longhorn cattle, he would always ask what your rain gauge read after a rain and then share totals when talking to others, going to country music concerts, and never met a stranger always ate dessert first as a staple of a long, healthy life. He was a foundational member of the Oxford Church of Christ and loved going to Branson and Roaring River with his family. He was always supporting his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all of their events.
Tommy is survived by his daughters, Christy Scott (Larry), Connie Morris, and Marcia Trillo, grandchildren, Ashley Morris (Kim), Lisa Dry (Justin), Amber Burr (Jeffery), Cami Jo Scott, Sarah Trillo and Tanner Trillo (Calie). Great-grandchildren Macy, Ainsley, Boede, Max, Madalynn, Maggie, Mallory, Maison, Pete, Paxton, Paisley, Taylor, Lane, Siara, Kaleb, Ayden, Megan, Jeremy, Kal, Brantt, Briar, Greyson, Rhiatt and Tuff; great-great-grandchildren Cory, Wesley, Brenton, Callen, Jailyn, Reese, Talan, Blake, Kynlee, Brody, and Emi.
He is preceded in death by his wife, siblings Kay Lathers and Baby Forbeck, sons-in-law Stephen Trillo and Allen Morris, and grandson Cory Scott.
