FORBES-WILSON, Iris Ruth (née Monson)

Born on August 17, 1939. Passed away November 26, 2024.

Surrounded by her loving family, Iris passed away peacefully in Melbourne, aged 85 years.

Loved and loving wife of Don for 66 years.

Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Bubbles, Daniel, Esther (dec), Hank and Annie.

A much loved Grandma to her eight grandchildren, their partners, and her six great grandchildren.

A loved sister of Lyle, Trevor, Bev, and their families.

Loved daughter of Mavis and Mo Monson (both dec).

‘A special lady that was loved and respected by all that knew her. Iris will never be forgotten’

Funeral Notice
Gol Gol Lawn Cemetery Wood Street, Gol GolView Map

Family and friends of the late Mrs. Iris Forbes-Wilson are respectfully informed that her graveside funeral service will be conducted at the Gol Gol Lawn Cemetery, Wood Street, Gol Gol, on Friday December 6, 2024, at 1.00pm.

To livestream Iris' funeral, follow the link below.

WATCH IRIS' FUNERAL SERVICE HERE
Tributes
  1. Dear Danny, your Dad, and all the family
    thinking of you, so sorry to hear of your mum’s passing
    regards Jeanette and Geoff

    Jeanette and Geoff Hazeldine November 29, 2024
  2. O what a lovely lady she was. She will be surely missed. Gone but not forgotten. See you in the morning Iris. xx

    sue Farmer November 29, 2024
  3. Iris . A graceful lady whom we have known for over 60 years. Your some of your honeymoon was spent on the farm at Nullawil.
    Your life was well lived, you worked hard and helped so many people, your sense of humour was unique and you had a beautiful smile for everyone, your legacy is endless and you will never be forgotten
    The reunion of family and friends in heaven will be amazing
    Rest in Peace Iris 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    Barry and Sue Watson November 29, 2024
  4. Dear Don, Andrew and Bubbles, Danny, Hank and Annie and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren- we send our love and prayers to you all.
    Iris was such a lovely lady. We will miss her when next visiting Mildura. Her capacity to be happy and think of others before herself is testimony of her faith and love for Jesus. Such a hard working woman with a beautiful smile. Much love from Di & Graeme

    Dianne Rundle November 29, 2024
  5. A truly lovely caring lady. It was a blessing to know her.
    Peter Jones

    Peter Jones November 29, 2024
  6. Thinking of all Iris’ family family friends over many years rest in peace Iris

    Jeannie Keeble November 29, 2024
  7. Will always be remembered as such a beautiful caring soul. Much love to you all.

    Carolyn Rossgregor November 29, 2024
  8. .To a determined and strong woman who was committed to her Lord and family. May you rest in peace till Jesus comes.

    Malcolm Reid November 30, 2024
  9. Dear Aunty Iris. You are loved and will be missed. My deep condolences to all. 🌺🌻🌹

    Alison Ladlow November 30, 2024
  10. Iris Ruth Forbes Wilson’s legacy will never die out; it lives on through her two wonderful sons and grandchildren. I will miss her contagious, genuine smile and warmth. I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you all at this difficult time.
    ❤🙏✝🙏❤

    Mary Hender Harrisson November 30, 2024
  11. My dear sister
    Your life was a blessing
    Your memory a treasure
    You are loved beyond words
    And missed beyond measure.

    Beverley Monson December 1, 2024
  12. My condolences to The Monson Family at this sad time.

    Lynne Cameron December 2, 2024
  13. Condolences to Don and family, and Bev,
    Iris was a joy to do pottery with in the short time I knew her, always with a smile on her face.
    May you all cherish your memories of her.

    Wendy Gathercole December 2, 2024
  14. Our deepest sympathy and loving thoughts to the Forbes-Wilson and Monson families at this sad time.
    To know Iris was to love her, such a beautiful lady.
    Thinking of you Bev and family 💕

    Kim and Geoff Curry December 4, 2024
  15. Dear Don, Andrew, Daniel, Trevor, Beverley and Families,

    Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all. So good to have the Monson siblings here together for my birthday. Remembering a special caring sister who won’t be forgotten. Sleeping peacefully until Jesus comes.

    Love Lyle, Bev, Bevan, Renee, Rochelle and Families.

    Lyle Monson December 4, 2024
  16. As time goes by we look back on life to those who, by their kindness we remember with fondness. With her beautiful and calm demeanour, Iris’ caring soul shone through in her warm smile.
    My sincere condolences to Iris’s family and all those, like me, whose life she touched.

    Christine Danson

    Christine Danson December 5, 2024
  17. We are going to miss Iris and her friendship. We will always remember her many kindnesses and smiling, happy persona. What a blessing she was.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with her grieving family, especially Don.
    Iris is resting now, ’til we meet again on that beautiful morning.
    Neville and Frances Olley

    Neville and Frances Olley December 5, 2024
  18. Dear Don, Andrew, Daniel, Trevor, Beverley and Families,
    Condolences to all, she will be missed by many,,she was kind , shared her beautiful smile, loved the Lord, and a simple life devoted to her husband Don and family. She loved life and people.
    Love Joe and Eleanor Pascale.

    Eleanor Pascale December 6, 2024
  19. My sincerest condolences Don, Hank and Andrew and dear one’s. We have fondest memories of dear Iris. May God bless and comfort you all with His glorious Hope. David

    David & Deslie Ellis December 6, 2024
  20. Hi Don and Family what a lovely service today sorry we missed it, Iris was such a caring lady, and over the years we had so many talks and enjoyed many funny stories, I am sad she is not here to share those moments again.
    And we must see some of her Pottery.
    Wilson extended Family you were so blessed with a great mother, god bless her , we will miss her too.
    Noeleen , Wally ,Naomi Rick Martin ,Katrina Shaw.

    Noeleen Shaw December 6, 2024
  21. Don & family, we are sad to say goodbye for now to Iris, a Special lady who always give her time to others , with a smile & genuine kindness. A beautiful soul that we will always remember & hold dear. We send our deepest heartfelt condolonces to you all. Love from Mark & Glenys Ratcliffe & family.

    Glenys Ratcliffe December 10, 2024
  22. Rest in peace

    May Scriba December 19, 2024
  23. my condolences to the entire family, lris you can now be a guide for the Angels. Thanks to my father l met a lovely family Forbes-wilson and Iris from day one treated me like one of the family.
    My prayers go out to her and all our loved ones

    Shane Adams January 17, 2025
  24. We feel truly blessed to have known Iris and will never forget the wonderful time we spent together the last time we visited Mildura.
    We will miss her very much and look forward to the resurrection day when we will see each other again. What a day that will be!
    Our deepest condolences to you Don and your entire beautiful family.

    Rob and Eva Zreczycki January 18, 2025