Michael Dean Forth

Mike Dean Forth, age 66, of Pendleton, Oregon, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Willow Brook Nursing Facility due to his battle with cancer.

Mike was born on May 19, 1959, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon, to Robert and Myrna Forth. A natural-born rancher at heart, Mike found one of his greatest joys to be working the land and farming alongside Grandpa Dean—experiences that shaped his deep love for hard work and the outdoors. He graduated from Pendleton High School and went on to build a dedicated career in the automotive industry.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Forth and Myrna Coan. He is lovingly remembered by his stepmother, Nancy Forth; his siblings, Joe Forth, Chris Forth, Cindy Forth, Colton Haugsted, Cory Haugsted, and Stacy Sewell; and by many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held on January 31, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, with a reception to follow at Roosters Country Kitchen at 2:45-4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Mike’s memory to the Pendleton Round-Up Hall of Fame.

God bless, and may Mike’s memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.