Gerald Michael "Jerry" Foster

Gerald Foster Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Michael Foster was born April 6, 1946 in Bellingham, Washington. He passed away peacefully in his sleep in Bellingham on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. He was 64 years old. Jerry is survived by his daughters Shelly and Nicole and sons Michael "Mike", Kevin, and Jamey; grandchildren Tiffany, Nick, Garrett, Landon, Maddy, Bella, Katie, Jaden, and Kailer; and great-grandson Levi. Surviving siblings include Milton "Sonny," Barbara (Allen), Rick, Larry and Dave. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Ferne and Milton Foster, his infant brother Raymond, and his grandson John Michael. Jerry entered the Air Force when he was 17 and served in Vietnam. He looked forward to his yearly fishing trip with his brothers Sonny and Rick. He loved singing and writing, fishing, camping, spending time with his family, walking in the parks by the water, taking numerous photos to document family activities, and making others laugh. Above all, Jerry loved his family and adored his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was a generous soul and gave so much to everyone in need. He will be truly missed by all. You may share your thoughts and memories of Jerry on-line at www.sigsfuneralservices.com A Celebration of His Life will be held on Monday, February 21 at 1:00 at Hillcrest Chapel , with Pastor Jim Murphy officiating, 1400 Larrabee AV, Bellingham, with a reception following at American Legion Post 7 1688 Bakerview Dr., Bellingham. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor at St. Jude's Children's hospital.

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Foster

12 Entries

Sharon McAllister

February 22, 2011

I met Jerry when we were both going through a very difficult time in our lives. During that time I learned of what a wonderful,caring,loving and giving person he was, just a beautiful peson inside and out. I was so sad to find out that he passed away. He will certainly be missed by so many. May God bless his family and friends that he brings them comfort, healing, and peace knowing that he is in the loving hands of our Lord. I will miss you Sharon

February 22, 2011

I met Jerry when we both were going through a difficult time in our lives. He was such a wonderful person, very kind, loving, just a beatiful person inside and out. He will bne missed terribly by all who knew him. I find comfort that he is in a beautiful now in the Hands of our Loving God. May God bring healing and peace to Jerry's family and friends. Sharon Bellingham Wa.

arnie mcallister

February 21, 2011

I first met Jerry When April went to work for Sycamore.
Over the years we became comfortable talking about things.
He taught me alot and I am very fortunate to of had him as a Mentor.
The day before he passed we were at work before he arrived and when he came in explained what a Wonderful weekend he had had with "the boys " Telling us about going to the movies.I found myself going to ask him questions all week,Then realizing that our friend was no longer here.It will take along time to get used to Jerry being gone.Knowing Jerry ,And He told me he did not like being called "Gerald....lol He would not want us being sad.
Rest In Peace Jerry
Your Friend Arnie

Julie

February 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear that Jerry has passed. He was a gentle man and helped many people, including me, through difficult times in their lives. Jerry, you will truly be missed but the memories and your spirit will live on. God bless your family at this time. My love always.

Laurel Bock

February 20, 2011

I have known Jerry for for about 16 years. I met him through the apartment complex I lived in. He was a great Neighbor and Friend. My daughters have both known Jerry (1 most of her life and the other all of her life) He was always ready for a hug from my daughter Daphne. No words can express how I feel about lossing Jerry. ....My thoughts and prayers are with your Family Jerry

Bruce Saul

February 18, 2011

I met Jerry when he was 17 and a new troop to the 91st bomb wing SAC. I took Jerry under my wing and we soon became good friends. Jerry met and married Vonnie Petrick of Sidney,Montana. I met Vonnie's Aunt Sandy thru this freinship and married her 45 yrs. ago. Jerry then began calling me "UNCLE BRUCE". Jerry was like a brother and I am very sad he has passed away. I will miss him, what a loving and caring person he was. I Pray for all of the family and freinds who are greiving at our loss. I thank GOD Jerry has touched my life.

Bruce Saul

deb neff

February 18, 2011

Jerry was a kind and great friend to me for 18 years. I'm sorry to the Foster family for your terrible loss. I too will never be the same. Deb Neff

Michele Jorgensen-Clarke

February 18, 2011

Praying for the Foster family.

February 18, 2011

iam so sorry for the loss of such a good man. jerry was funny, had a sense of humor that would'nt quit and and a smile that lit up a room. my thoughts and love go to the foster family in this time of grief. jean patrick(foster)

February 18, 2011

iam so sorry for the foster family loss. jerry was such a great and caring man and i want to send my love and thoughts to all the family. jean patrick (foster)

February 18, 2011

so sorry to hear that jerry is gone ,jerry touched so many hearts in his short time on earth . he will be dearly missed.
sharon foster

Nicole Foster

February 18, 2011

I love you so much dad. I miss you more than you know and i wish you were here.

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