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Alan Wilson Foster

1941 - 2016

BORN

1941

DIED

2016

Alan Foster Obituary

ALAN WILSON FOSTER Alan was born at Enloe Hospital in Chico, August 10, 1941. Passed away Feb. 2, 2016 in Chico. He is survived by his sister, Gail Elisabeth Nemy and brother, Robert Walter Foster; his children Anna Geary, Montana and Christian Foster, Alaska. Alan graduated from Chico Sr. High School in 1958 and Chico State College in 1962. Alan attended U.S. Navy officer school training base in Pensacola, FL. He entered the Navy as an Ensign in 1963. Served in the Viet Nam War on the USS Kittyhawk. He retired from the Navy as Commander. He lived in Fremont and worked for the U.S. Government in their Oakland and San Francisco offices before retiring again. Memorial service will be Sat., Feb. 6th, at 1pm at the Trinity Methodist Church at 5th & Flume Streets. Interment will be Monday, Feb. 8th.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Feb. 6, 2016.

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Then LtJG Alan Foster (top row, 1st person on the on left)onboard USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) with RVAH-13

Steve Ewing

February 14, 2016

May CDR Foster have fair winds and following seas on his last great deployment into eternity.

Larry Nevin

February 8, 2016

Sorry to lose Alan, honored as a classmate and for his service to our country in a difficult time. Condolences to his brother Robert and all the family.

Elaine Brookss=Wilson

February 6, 2016

I am so sorry to lose a classmate.
Peace be with all.

Betsy Weinstein

February 6, 2016

I am very sorry to hear about Alan. May he rest in peace!! My condolences to The entire family.

Love Bety Weinstein & family

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