Foreman C. Mader, 66, changed his address from Tulsa, Oklahoma to heaven early the morning of November 3, 2023 after a lengthy illness and heart condition. He was born September 28, 1957 to Bob and Eva Mader, joining three older brothers, Justin, Arnie and Craig and paving the way for three younger sisters: Marilyn, Beccy and Lody.
He grew up on the family ranch on the Montana Wyoming line south of Biddle. His first eight grades were attended at Little Powder School before going to Broadus for high school.
After a high school career of basketball and rodeo he left for Oklahoma in 1976. He graduated from Oral Roberts University with a business degree, and after deciding rodeo was not as good at supporting as it was fun, spent the majority of his working years selling real estate in the greater Tulsa area.
His daughter Rachel was born in 1988 and granddaughter Reagan in 2012. They were very loved and a true light in his life.
He was a talented soloist and sang at many functions from a young age. He loved to tell jokes and laugh with adults. Foreman was also very gifted with children, who were drawn to him. Following his Dad’s interest in sage sayings, he collected them much of his life. He almost always had a new one to share with Mom when he would call home, and often wrote one of his favorites at the bottom of any letters or cards he sent. Foreman was a giver and giving a million dollars to the Lord’s work was his lifetime goal.
He is survived by his daughter Rachel and granddaughter Reagan of Tulsa, brothers Justin (Janet) of Gillette, Wyoming, Arnie (Denise) of Biddle, and Craig (Debbie) of Stephenville, Texas. Sisters Marilyn Mader of Lame Deer, Montana, Beccy Mader of Biddle, and Lody Mader Dye (Lance) of Camdenton, Missouri. Also very special to him were longtime friends Jon Blanton, Dave Minton, and Shawna Johanson. He was very appreciative of Carmelita Imboden, who helped him with many things in his last days.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, grandparents, and several cousins.
Burial will be November 18th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Bowers Creek Cemetery near Biddle. Anyone is welcome to attend. A full memorial service is being planned for July 2024.
Memorials are suggested to one of his favorite ministries, World Compassion, or locally to the Biddle Heritage Community Center. They may be sent to Box 301 Biddle, Montana 59314. Please designate your charity preference.
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
To all of Foreman’s family members,
It is with great sadness that I saw this today!
Sending thoughts, prayers, and hugs to each one of you as you grieve the loss of Foreman!
Even as your mourn, remember the good times!
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all.
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
To all of Foreman’s family members,
It is with great sadness that I saw this today!
Sending thoughts, prayers, and hugs to each one of you as you grieve the loss of Foreman!
Even as your mourn, remember the good times!
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all.
Laurie Claypool and family
Lisa Cox says
His x wife but we remained friends. Lots of private memories. Liked by everyone. He is all healed now.
Joe says
A lot of the things I grew to love, horses, rodeo etc was because of the impression he left on me as his ex step son.
We kept in touch and remained friends all these years later. Great great memories of tagging along to the rodeos he participated in and tagging along to all the roping practices. I’m sad but so happy he’s finally home.
Joan says
I’m so sorry for your loss. He has met his Lord and Savior. You will miss him here on earth yet will be together again, someday, in heaven.
Max and Vickie Miller says
Our hearts are saddened to see this! Prayers and love to all the Mader family!
Tom Alley says
While my heart hearts I know Foreman entered the gates of Heaven roaring to go! Great man! My sincere condolences to his family! Rest well my friend!
Dana Mace says
Another classmate gone way too soon. RIP Foreman.
Robbin Stoddard says
Oh, this saddens me so much. Foreman is a fond memory of my teen years. He was a kind friend and so very smart. Though I didn’t know him when we’d both reached adulthood, I know we would have been friends then, too. My heart is with all of you, Mader family, as you grieve the loss of a dear one. Lifting all of you to God’s ear.
Maryland Nagorski says
Ore man was such a good man. Mary Malone Nagorski
Mable Watters Lane says
I’m sorry to hear that Foreman,he was a classmate of mine.And l know what is like to lose a Special person in a family with just losing one myself to the Same bad kind of thing.Your friends and GOD will help you though!!
David Whisner says
So sorry to hear about Forman, he was a Mighty Man of God. I know that he loved and served the Lord.
So I will rejoice with him as he enters into heaven.
Doug Gaskill says
I am so shocked and saddened to hear that Foreman has passed. We had a lot of fun in high school and Foreman was always great to chat with at class reunions. We sure had great memories guarding the pine in basketball, old friend. Foreman always enjoyed life and could always bring a smile to all around him. I’m so sorry for Foreman’s family and send my condolences. Rest in peace my friend.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My ❤️, thoughts, prayers and hugs go out to the Mader family at this most difficult time. Foreman was a year behind me in highschool. I had him in two of my choir classes. He was not only a talented singer, he excelled in Rodeo, FFA, and all academics. He was a very smart, gifted, humble man. On top of that, he was a shining example of kindness, and consideration to all. Heaven has gained a very special angel.😇. REST IN PEACE🕊️, FOREMAN!
Debbie Portwine Talcott says
Thoughts and prayers go out to all Foreman’s family. Several years ago as I was gathering addresses and ways to contact our high school classmates for our upcoming reunion, I started a Classmates group on Facebook. What a blessing that has been. We have shared achievements, losses, needs, and we have one classmate that shares a daily prayer. Foreman would share scriptures and a few “Momisums, things that his mother said to them as kids. My favorite was “If you are accused of being a Christian make sure they have enough evidence on you to convict you”. I feel confident when she greeted him at the Heavenly gates she was so proud of the man of God he was. We are going to miss you Foreman, go rest high on that mountain.
Ann Will says
I’m sure Foreman is singing in God’s choir sharing his beautiful voice! My heart is broken as he was kind to everyone he met and loved by all who knew him. Foreman was a great friend. Hugs and condolences to his family and friends!
Leona Neate says
So sorry to hear about Foreman. Hugs and prayers to all his family and friends.
DR EARL N VANEATON says
Foreman was a good friend and assisted Bo Moffatt and me in leading the weekly office Bible study
and prayer group! I also enjoyed our visits and fellowship! He was fun and loved the Lord! He will be greatly missed! My condolences to his family and friends!
Blessings,
Earl N VanEaton
Lisa Gaskill says
To all of the Mader family…I had not heard about Foreman’s passing. I am so very sorry to hear this. I remember going to my sisters high school concerts and hearing him sing. I was enchanted by his voice. Praying for his family and all of you.
Karen Gaskill says
Foreman was a very special person. That truth came through after just a moment of visiting with him. Although my son(Terry’s) service is still a fog in my mind, I will always, always remember the beautiful voices of Foreman and Becky singing there. He happened to spend some time here with us and was forever in our hearts after that. A very, very special young man – truly a man of God. Dance and sing with the angels, my friend!
Mary Smith Roig says
I’m so sorry for the loss of Foreman. He was a brother in Christ. I remember what a nice person he was at school in Broadus. I do remember he was musical and really well liked. My prayers go out to the Mader family and community. He’s now healed in heaven with our Heavenly Father.
Gene Wilburn says
I knew Forman threw dealing with him in real estate in Tulsa for years. Sorry I missed calling sooner only to learn of his passing on to heaven. Last time I talked to him I was told of his illness. Sad to hear of his passing. I know he is in heaven.
Stan Pehl says
Sincere condolences to the Mader family including Rachel and Reagan. I played basketball against Foreman in high school, and we ran into each other again at ORU one day while I was visiting the admissions office. I was attending a college near by, and we got together 2-3 times during his sophomore year while I was in the area. It was a treat to share time with him as a Christian brother, especially since our paths had crossed earlier in life. So from this former Terry Terrier, rest well brother, I’ll be sure to look you up and maybe we can raise our voices in praise together.
Tom Flynn says
Foreman was a good man and he will be missed.
Tim Streit says
So sad to hear this news. I met Foreman in Tulsa, while I going thru Bible school. He was a very generous supporter of me on the mission field and he let me stay with him when I was in the States itenerating. Very helpful and giving brother.