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Herbert "Pete" Foss

Herbert Foss Obituary

Foss, Herbert "Pete" Pete was born in Placentia, California, January 15, 1924 and passed away on October 20, 2010 in Newport Beach, California. Pete was a longtime Newport Beach resident, UCLA alumni, WW II U.S. Navy Lieutenant JG and 35 year aerospace engineer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Orlene Jencks Foss; 3 children; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Peter will be remembered for his Christian faith, commitment to his family, sense of humor, love of fishing, sailing, golf and camping. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on friday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may donate in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 27, 2010.

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November 17, 2010

So sorry to read about Pete's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Phyllis Bolinger Munn - FUHS 1949

Connie Van Horn

October 27, 2010

Pete's obituary has been placed on the Fullerton Union High School alumni blog so that more of his classmates and friends may get a chance to see it. He will be missed at the annual alumni luncheon.
Connie Stafford Van Horn, FUHS '53

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