Marshall George Foerster Jr.

Marshall Foerster Obituary

Marshall George FOERSTER, JR. Marshall George Foerster, Jr., born March 24, 1944, passed away March 12, 2011 at the age of 66 after a two-year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Chris, and his parents Marsh and Jeanne Foerster. He is survived by his children Kris (Rob) Shelley, Reagan (Mike) Wetter, Blair (Sarah) Foerster; his sister Joan (Eric) Gooding; his brother-in-law Tom Hansen; his grandchildren: Taryn, Luke, Will, Bret, Meredith and Lindsay; many cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as so many amazing and wonderful friends. Marsh was a successful business man, a sports and outdoors enthusiast and most of all, a family man. A memorial service and reception will be held at the First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave. W in Seattle (Queen Anne area across from Seattle Pacific University) on Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to pancan.org. A special thanks to the medical staff at Virginia Mason Medical Center of Seattle, Providence Hospice and Visiting Angels for their incredible care and support. Share memories with the family at www.becksfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Marshall Foerster

10 Entries

Bob Altshuler

March 27, 2011

Marsh touched many lives, including mine, leaving a legacy that will be held dear to many of us here today.

When I was in 6th grade, I was asked by parents of a friend of mine if I would like to play organized football at the Greenwood Boys Club. I rode to practices and games with neighborhood parents every day and participated in organized sports (Greenwood Boy’s Club Midget football team) for the first time.

I lived with my mother, brother and sister back then. Times were tough and we were on public assistance. The Greenwood Boys Club provided me and the other players with greeting cards, so we could sell them and pay our players fee. We all did car washes, too.

Marsh Foerster was the reason Bob Altshuler and many others, continued to participate in Greenwood Boys Club Football. Marsh not only took the time to coach the fundamentals required to be a success on the field, but he took the time to talk with us on a personal level. He showed us compassion, redirected our behavior, and was always positive. He genuinely cared about his players. Marsh took pride in all of us and I really believe he is the reason I got involved in track in college. He was also the reason I chose teaching and coaching as a profession.

I hadn’t contacted Marsh since 9th grade when I called him upon my graduation from college. Marsh was the first person I wanted to see to share my accomplishments. I played college football and graduated with a college degree. I can’t tell you all how many times I have thought about Marsh. I feel his influence in my life helped me succeed in attaining the goals I set in my life, which include 34 years of teaching, coaching thousands of kids on 33 football teams, 33 wrestling teams, 10 youth baseball teams, and also being a father, husband and community member.

Despite having made some bad choices in my life, I really believe God put Marsh in my life to help make a lifelong, positive difference. One of my proudest memories happened just a few years ago. Marsh, Charlie Deardorff and Mike Banks came to LasVegas to watch a high school playoff football game that I coached. The Sunday morning following the game, Marsh attended church with my wife and me. WOW! Marsh had a game plan for his family, his players and also with God.

While we spend today celebrating his life, I am even more excited to know I will be talking again with Marsh someday in heaven.

Linda Carulli

March 23, 2011

You will be missed here but have gone on to your waiting Savior. Thank you for adding so many wonderful memories to my life and the one statement I will always remember you by was "do it always the right way". You have done that by the examples of your children! What a wonderful legacy. I look foward to living eternally with you and Chris. I love you my friend!

Linda Carulli

March 23, 2011

You are missed greatly here but I know that you have gone on to your Savior and I can't wait to spend eternity with you and Chris. If I remember one thing from you it has always been "do the right thing, no matter what"! You have done it right by the examples of your children - well done friend.

Stacey Stanford

March 22, 2011

My thoughts go out to you all! I sure loved Marsh and his friendly outgoing attitude! I will miss him and continue to miss Chris, but take comfort knowing they are dancing together in heaven!

Tarsi Hall

March 21, 2011

You raised incredible kids, and were a fabulous husband to one of the best mom's I knew. You will be missed, and surly not forgotten.

Bob Ruhlman

March 21, 2011

Kris, Blair and Reagan: Thank you for sharing your father with all of us. As a friend, he showed all of us what a great husband and father looked like. As a coach, he blessed many of our students with his competence and character, leading our golf program to some terrific successes including state championship seasons. I am grateful that his life intersected with mine and the entire community at King's.

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Bob Ruhlman
Principal
King's High School

Janette Hamilton

March 21, 2011

We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. ~ TS Eliot.

The World has lost another Angel with the departure of Marsh G Forester, Marsh & Chris Forester Changed my Life.. The Love I feel for them knows no bounds. I would not be the Women I am today, had I not had the privilege of knowing them.. I will always be grateful for the wisdom and blessings they showered upon me..

Sharing some of the words Marsh wrote for me.. When I flew the coup to make it on my own!

The Journey
“After reaching a goal or obtaining something you always wanted you soon realize that your success is not what you have, but how you got it. The amount you enjoy your success will be in direct proportion to the dedication you put forth to achieve your intended end....
When the great philosophers of the world are recognized for their contributions to society there will doubtless be many who wish to see my various writings, you Janette will be privileged to have an original What a thrill!. Remember to enjoy the journey” ~ Marsh.

In Loving memory of A couple who Lived an Inspired Life.. ~ Janette

Kevin Breiwick

March 21, 2011

Marsh will always be missed. Praise the Lord that he is home with his Father and Chris. There is always so many Marsh stories to go around that he'll never be forgotten.

Jameson Wick

March 21, 2011

You will be missed Uncle Marsh.

Dennis & Sally Augustine

March 20, 2011

We have all lost a great friend, brother, father,grandpa and husband. The world will be a little emptier for those of us left behind but we have such great memories to keep us warm. He is with Chris at last. God Bless your family and let peace, love and joy be with you as you remember Marsh in the days to come. All our love,always.

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