Muriel Fornwald Passes

Trot Insider has learned that Surrey, BC resident Muriel Fornwald, breeder of all 'Nazko' horses and many of the 'Red Star' horses, passed away peacefully on Saturday

, August 21. She was 90.

Fornwold won many awards over the years, including Breeder of the Year twice. In her career, she bred winners of both Colt of the Year and Filly of the Year honours in western Canada.

One of the top standardbreds which Fornwold bred was Nazko Promise p,4,1:52f ($352,531), who in 58 career starts compiled a record of 24-13-10.

Fornwold was very active in breeding the standardbred horse and was committed to breed excellence for over 40 years. She is survived by her son, Albert Ball and wife Jayne Ball, her son, Norman Ball and wife Dianne Ball, grandchildren Cory, Jessica, Shawn and Chris.

Trot Insider will update this story with details of arrangements when they are received.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Muriel Fornwald.

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We were so sorry to hear of Muriel Fornwald's passing! She was so energetic and loved her horses and farm so. She was still canning and making jam and cookies especially for charity. What a worker and class act that lady was!

Whatever will Sammy her faithful companion dog do now that his beloved mistress has left him? Hope he is well. May God bless her and give her rest.

Marjorie and Linda Coey.

In reply to by Marjcoey

Hi Marjorie and Linda
Just to let you know Sammy is doing well she lives with Bert and I in Barkerville. And has reunited with her old barn mates Bud and Brandy.
Thank you for your kind words.
Bert and Jayne Ball

In reply to by Marjcoey

Bert and Jayne would like to Thank all our freinds and Family members that showed up to helped us celebrate Mothers life at the clubhouse it was so wonderfull to see you all. I think she would have been very proud of the way we all came together.
Jayne

Bert and I we Love you and honor you. Sammy is doing fine.
Words cannot express the loss we feel without you.
Love Bert and Jayne

I know you will be missed by friends and family. It has been a pleasure to help you with your horses for the last 30 years.I know how much you enjoyed and loved all of your horses.
I will miss the calls for help. I am so glad I got to spend some times with you while you were in the hospital. You are now out of pain and I will miss you

Love Lorna

In reply to by larasue

Suzanne
The Memorial will be Oct 1st the first day of Racing she will be honored By a race being named for her and all the drivers will come out on the field and give a moment of silence. Then we will all be having dinner in the clubhouse. Jayne

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