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Susan Foster Obituary

Susan Joan Foster Williamston Susan was born on December 30, 1958, in Lansing, MI. She retired from MSU after 30 years of service as a secretary. Susan passed away on June 8, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Sheri Foster; sons, Steven (Nicole) Foster and Michael Foster; parents Leo and Regina Perkins; brother, Dean (Lynn) Perkins; sisters, Mary (Mark) Hitchcock, Karen (Dean) Kruppenbach; one granddaughter, Paige and several nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her husband, George, and by Janie and Theresa Perkins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle St, Williamston. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Williamston. Those desiring may make contributions to the Foster Children Funds, 2920 E. Grand River, Williamston, MI 48895 or Sparrow Foundation Hospice Services, P O Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 10, 2009.

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Diana Joppie (Jeffrey)

June 19, 2009

Your loss is heaven's gain. I was so sad to hear of susans illness and passing. My thoughts of when we were children is so sweet and full of happiness. The times that the jeffrey kids got to spend with the perkins gang always brings back such good memories. My prayers are with you all. Love

Deana Brogan

June 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sue was a wonderful woman and brought so much joy to all of us. I loved having her as a roommate, we had the time of our lives. She was a blast to be with and I have the best memories of all the times we spent together when we were younger. Your daughter, mom, sister and friend was a beautiful person.

Rachel Bailey

June 10, 2009

I'm so sorry for you loss, but at the same time Sue is in such a better place, with her husband and her two sisters. Now we all have a guardian angel watching over us each and everyday. Ilove you all and I will pray for you guys.

Sue Hilla Clifford

June 10, 2009

So very sad to hear of your loss. Sue was special and always brought a smile to my face (lots of laughter, too!) I'm really sorry I will not be able to attend visitation or the service. Please know you are all in my prayers!! Sue Hilla Clifford

June 10, 2009

My Dear Friends
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I pray you find peace in believing Sue is no longer sick or in pain, and that She is now reunited with her husband and sisters in a beautiful place.
Sue was such a dear friend to me for many, many years. I have such fond memories of her. Not just one stands out, they are all special. The things I admired in Sue, were her great determination and faith, her strength, her grace and the smile that was always on her face when ever I saw her. I will miss her very much.
I have so many heart felt feelings, especially for you kids, you have endured so much the last couple of years. I can't even begin to express all the emotions and prayers I have for you, except that.....
"I Pray you enough!" (a quote from a little story I read.)

Wishing you all, Comfort, Peace and Love
Jeannie Cochrane

Brenda Hopkins

June 10, 2009

I am Jack's wife Brenda....I can remember like yesterday meeting your parents when I started dating Jack 20 yrs ago. I am so sorry to hear of your loss...your mom was a very, very special lady to me. I have many many memories of the card party's that Jack & Janet had when your mom & dad would come. I enjoyed them both so much. I hope you can find the strength thru support of family, friends & others that pass along how truly special your parents were. So so sorry that you have to endure losses of both parents. I have lost both my parents & then mom in law who was so precious to me. My thoughts are with you. Brenda

Dick and Gloria Cole

June 10, 2009

We send our deepest sympathies to your entire family.

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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