Pauline Forester

Pauline "Winkie" Wilhelm Forester, 68, of Odessa, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 24, 2005 after a lengthy illness of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Crematory services were done by Nalley-Pickle & Welch. Services will be held at a later date.She was born on January 21, 1937 in Ranger, Texas. She grew-up in Wink, Texas and on October 24, 1955 she married William Hugh Forester. They moved overseas to South America (Bolivia, Columbia and Venezuela) and lived 1 year in Cairo, Egypt before moving to Odessa, Texas in 1978. At the age of 43 she attended Odessa College and graduated Cum Laude and received her Real Estate License. She will best be remembered for her worldly knowledge, quick wit, and cooking. She is survived by her husband; William Hugh "Hoodie" Forester of almost 50 years of marriage, two daughters; Marianne Forester of Frisco, Texas and Dwendy Pennell and her husband Bruce Pennell of Midland, Texas, one son; Robert Forester of Baytown, Texas, one grandson; Brandon Huff of San Antonio, Texas, two sisters; Irene Christianson of Sun City Arizona and Pat Gerlando of Clute, Texas and three brothers; Tom Wilhelm of Bowie, Texas, Ernie Wilhelm of San Angelo, Texas and Fred Wilhelm of California. In memory, her brother; Bill Wilhelm, Deceased. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association 5926 Balcones Dr. Austin, TX 78731, National Emphysema/COPD Association, or a charity or ministry of your choice.,