Background
Monson, Forrest Truman was born on May 1, 1915 in Climax, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edwin George and Pauline Marie (Moen) Monson.
Monson, Forrest Truman was born on May 1, 1915 in Climax, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edwin George and Pauline Marie (Moen) Monson.
Bachelor of Arts, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1937; C.T., Bachelor of Theology, Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1940.
Ordained to ministry, Lutheran Church, 1940; pastor, First Church, Richmond Beach, Washington, 1940-1942; Calvary Church, Everett, 1942-1945; Calvary Church, Sharon Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1945-1953; president, West Coast district Lutheran Free Church, 1943-1945; member board parish education, West Coast district Lutheran Free Church, 1947-1955; Chairman of the Board, West Coast district Lutheran Free Church, 1951-1955; church secretary, West Coast district Lutheran Free Church, 1949-1959; director stewardship and executive secretary stewardship board, West Coast district Lutheran Free Church, 1953-1963; director resident counseling service, American Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, 1963-1980; administrative assistant, Office Communication and Mission Support, 1974-1980; proprietor, Forest Fotos, 1980-1987; director, Future Technology Magazine Associates, 1980-1987; chaplain, Casa de las Campanas, San Diego, since 1990. Director Lutheran seminar U. North Dakota, 1946-1953.
Trustee Oak Grove Lutheran High School, Fargo, North Dakota, 1947-1953. Member Lutheran Welfare Society North Dakota (director 1946-1950), National Lutheran Council subsidiary, Lutheran World Action (church director 1955-1963, youth board 1956-1963).
Married Thelma J. Sydnes, September 5, 1940. Children– Paul, Michael, Lois.