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Lyle A. "Joe" Foss

Lyle A. "Joe" Foss obituary, Mason, MI

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Lyle Foss Obituary

Lyle A. "Joe" Foss Mason Lyle A. "Joe" Foss age 76 died January 20, 2013. He was born June 11, 1936 in Detroit, MI to Ellis A. and Avis Lucille (Signor) Foss. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of faithful service. He also retired from General Motors. Joe was a resident of Mason his entire life. He loved woodworking, fishing, golfing, bowling and was as an avid sportsman, especially a U of M fan! He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Stephanie; 2 brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Kay; 3 daughters, Jennifer (Stephen) Armstrong, Deborah (Mark Beattie) Foss, Jill (Brian) Dingmon; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 brothers. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church of Mason, 201 E. Ash Street, Mason, MI with military honors to follow. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI Tuesday, January 29 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. The family is being served by the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason, MI. On-line condolences may be made at www.grbdmason.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jan. 22, 2013.

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January 23, 2013

Kay: So sorry about the passing of Lyle. He was a life long friend. We will miss him dearly!
Stan Stolz

Bobbie Snow

January 23, 2013

Kay & Jenny, I'm so sorry to hear about Lyle. He was such an unforgettable character. I'll miss his phone calls & am glad that I got to know him. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers.

Bob & Sandy Mayes

January 22, 2013

Kay, Please know how very sorry we are to learn of Joe's passing. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Joe was such a dear and wonderful friend to us and we will miss him.

May God sustain and comfort you through the days to come.

Our Love and Condolences,
Bob & Sandy
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Steve Erb

January 22, 2013

I lived across the street from Lyle. I have had some great memories over the last ten years. I always enjoyed giving Lyle a hard time after MSU beat U of M during any athletic event (considering I'm an MSU grad.)

Lyle would always call me from across the street "Hey, Steve come over here". We would always have a good conversation and he was always there to lend a tool or some advice.

Two years ago Lyle visited my house during Christmas and visited my six year old son as Santa Claus. I wasn't sure who got more out of the visit my son or Lyle, but from then on he was Santa.

Lyle....you will be missed greatly. My family will pray for yours.

-Steve and Holly Erb

Butch & Joanna Slaght

January 22, 2013

Kay & Family, we are so sorry for your loss, Joe will be missed, just know that we are here if there is anything that we can do, our prayers are with you. God Bless you and give you comfort during this difficult time.

Dennis & Sharon Whipple

January 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Bruce & Sharon Terryah

January 22, 2013

My dear Aunt Kay, may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead, although no words can really help ease the loss you bear, know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Girls so sorry to hear about your dad, your loss is so profound that words can't ease the pain but know the we understand and have you in our prayers. Love, Bruce and Sharon

paul cosgrove

January 22, 2013

dear kate, sorry about your loss , lyle will be greatly missed by me. i will miss talking to him about Michigan football.and i will always cherish the times i spent with "Santa" May God comfort you and your daughters in this hour of need. Paul Cosgrove.

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