Forrest "Tyler" Fanning

June 6, 1985 - March 1, 2020 (34 years old)

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Forrest "Tyler" Fanning

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June 6, 1985 - March 1, 2020 (34 years old)

Indianapolis, Indiana

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We are sad to announce that on March 1, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Forrest Fanning (Indianapolis, Indiana), born in Rapid City, South Dakota. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Forrest Fanning to show support.

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March 7, 2020

Stephanie Trogi lit a candle

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March 21, 2020

Steve Coz wrote a sympathy message

“..I didn't know Forrest, but I know he was special by so Many who Love him and miss him. My condolences to everyone who is related to him knew him and knew of him. amen.”

March 21, 2020

Debbie Gibson wrote a sympathy message

“Forrest you will be sadly missed by thousands of people. My heart felt wishes go out to the family. RIP Forrest”

March 21, 2020

Andrew Kelso wrote a sympathy message

“Forest was a guy new more just animals. He know that you have to have a passion for live. God speed Brother we will miss you. Lots love to his family. From Andrew Kelso”

March 16, 2020

Juliet Lingard wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest sympathies to you and your family i loved watching forrest on you tube and the work you and your family bib to help keep this planets animals safe and well forrest was a fantastic man and loved what he did he will be missed by all god bless you forest and god bless all he left behind him you are all in our minds and we send our love to the rest of the family members i.e. His wife n son god bless you all”

March 9, 2020

Guznit Italia wrote a sympathy message

“I never knew Forrest however he opened my eyes to Herping from Brian&Brian. I dont have any reptiles but Forrest opened my HEART to the extinction of certain reptiles this is y I chose this pic in HIS way he was mentoring all of us to prevent this picture of extinct animals of any kind. I am a mom from Chicago who enjoyed his professionalism he sb APPLAUDED for all his efforts. Forrest was very SPECIAL. He was changing the world & I admired him 4 all his efforts. Lars u have a Great Daddy Shinin”

March 9, 2020

Ashlee Mason wrote a sympathy message

“Hey, sending love from here in New Zealand. Me and my partner have only just heard the news. 💓 we are HUGE fans of his videos and he will be immensely missed. RIP. What a loving soul and very special person who knew what he was talking about xxxxxx ❣️💗💓❣️💗💓”

March 9, 2020

Mandy Rhodes wrote a sympathy message

“So shocked and saddened by your loss. I got to know him via watching all the videos he did with the different people involved in reptiles on YouTube. I'm in the UK. I have a deeper interest in reptiles because of his passion and commitment. Thank you for all your passion God bless his wife and family. He was a great man love from across the big water you are in my prayers”

March 9, 2020

D Jr wrote a sympathy message

“Sharing the same passion for the love of reptiles and creatures of all kinds i truely can say forrest fanning had the gift to communicate & educate the individuals of the world. As a licensed reptile and creature rehabiliatator and exhibitor rescue myself my family wants to send our loving words of comfort to your entire family from now to eternity. Hold onto to one another for strength and you will feel forrest's presence all around you!! Across the miles from delaware *rob dittemer jr& family”

March 8, 2020

Thom Minota wrote a sympathy message

“Though words of a stranger may not erase your loved ones pain just know your life has touched many unknown lives like mine and taught us the love and wonder of the natural world is perhaps enough to give some comfort”

March 6, 2020

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“So sorry for your loss. The entire reptile community will be affected by his passing, he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.”

March 6, 2020

Andrew Failing wrote a sympathy message

“Forest was a man I had deeply admired for his work with reptiles, and he will be sorely missed. Someone I wished I could say I personally knew but never got the chance. Rest in peace man.”

March 6, 2020

Kristina Fowler wrote a sympathy message

“My prayers go out to you and you families terrible loss he was just an inspiration to the reptile lovers out in the world and he will be missed.”

March 6, 2020

Laura Herndon Young wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry for the loss of a wonderful man he will be missed by many.”

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