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Tom Foster Obituary
Tom "Boomer" Foster, 76, of Des Moines, WA peacefully passed away on August 6, 2016, in Yakima, WA. The majority of his childhood was spent in Richland, WA. He was a Marine, mechanic and carpenter. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Scott (Mark), daughter Laura, brothers Ed (Patty), Ron (Shirley) and Kenny and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his father Don, mother Marie, brother Jim (surviving wife Margaret) and sister Nancy (surviving husband Mike Bechard).
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 21st at 11:00 AM at the IOOF - Des Moines Odd Fellows Lodge #305, (728 S 225th ST, Des Moines, WA 98198). The family requests you bring pictures, memories or stories to share. A luncheon will be provided. Inurnment, with Military Honors, will follow at Tahoma National Cemetery, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local food bank, Heartlinks Hospice and Pallative Care or your favorite charity, in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936), who is caring for the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brooksidefhc.com
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John Michlik
August 20, 2016
I knew Tom through his friendship with Steve Mattson of Logan Lumber, where I worked for many years ... sometimes alongside Tom's beautiful daughter Laura. Steve and Tom were best buddies, and it was obvious they enjoyed each other's company. This was many years ago, but I remember Tom as a good-looking guy with a great smile and full head of gray hair and a gorgeous 50's-era Chevy. I hope Tom's family will take great comfort in the memories of their lives together. God bless :)
Karen Upchurch Bowman
August 17, 2016
To the Foster family ~ my heart aches for you in the loss of Tom and especially so soon after Nancy's passing. I have fond memories of all the brothers, Nancy and their Mom from high school days. We had a lot of fun together. I pray you will receive the peace and consolation of our Lord and Savior in all the days to come, and comfort in knowing family is together again on the other side of the veil and that you will be with them again one day. Love to all.
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