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Foster, Lee Warren
Lee W. Foster passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on May 29, 2011. Born in Gracemont, OK, he spent most of his younger years growing up with his three brothers and four sisters in Chickasha, OK. Following three years of honorable service in the Army, Lee returned in 1945 to practice the trade of carpentry. In 1947, he moved to Arizona, returning to Oklahoma in 1948 to marry Marilou Bowman. He is survived by two daughters, Marilee Stillion and Valerie Riedler, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three sisters and his ex-wife. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W Hulet Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Village Ministries International, 5350 S Western, Ste 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73109.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 5, 2011.

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LaNette Juarez & Family

June 7, 2011

To the Riedler & Stillion Family,

In your time of grief, in your time of trial, I am praying for you and you are all in my thoughts. May you find comfort in the days ahead.

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