David Forest Wilcox

David Forest Wilcox, age 87, died of Heart Failure on Wednesday April 6, 2022 in San Carlos, CA. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Catherine Wilcox, her daughters: Trisse, Julie, Dana, Stacey, and Lorna; his sons: Mark, Eric and Kirk, his niece, Vicki, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Josephine Wilcox, and his sister Donna Meachum. Forest was born on October 5, 1934 in Pico, then grew up in Banning, California. He joined the military at age 18, and served in the Vietnam War. He attended Skyline College to study Respiratory Therapy, and then accepted a position at Sequoia hospital where he worked for 35 years. He enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and spending time on the coast. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind and humorous person. A mass is scheduled at The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Belmont, on Saturday April 30 at 11 a.m. Donations can be sent to The American Heart Association.