PORTLAND, Ore. — Roger Tofte, visionary creator of the Enchanted Forest theme park in Oregon, has died at the age of 96, the park announced Friday. He passed away peacefully with family by his side.
In a social media post, Enchanted Forest said that Tofte leaves behind his loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as an extended family.
“Roger took great care to pass his knowledge, craftsmanship, and vision on to his children and grandchildren, long before his passing, ensuring a thoughtful transition of Enchanted Forest into the hands of the next generations,” the post read. “Today, three generations of the Tofte family continue to work at Enchanted Forest, carrying forward Roger’s original dream and preserving the spirit of the park for generations to come.”…