Beverly B. Foster

1934 - 2019

Beverly B. Foster obituary, 1934-2019, San Diego, CA

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Beverly Foster Obituary

Beverly B. Foster December 21, 1934 - March 21, 2019 San Diego Beverly Joan Butler Foster passed away on March 21, 2019. A native of San Diego, Beverly was the daughter of Ralph and Vera Butler, longtime San Diego residents. Beverly earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees at San Diego State University and received her Ed.D. degree from Northern Arizona University. While at SDSU she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority and was tapped for Mortar Board honor society. She met her future husband Jerry in an accounting class at SDSU, and they were married in 1956 shortly after graduation. Jerry predeceased her in 2016. Dr. Foster began her career as an elementary teacher in San Diego city schools. Over the next 40 years she served as a resource teacher, vice-principal, and principal. In 1983 she was promoted to the central office, where she served as Area Superintendent until her retirement from the district in 1995. However, her retirement was short-lived. Almost immediately, she was appointed a full professor and Program Coordinator for the Administrative Credential program at Point Loma Nazarene University. She retired from PLNU in 2009, having completed a 54-year career in education. During their 63 years of marriage, Beverly and Jerry enjoyed traveling and developed lasting relationships with friends they made on their trips to Europe and South America. Beverly is survived by her daughter Amy of San Diego, sister Carolyn Meek (Jere) of El Dorado Hills, CA, nephew Jon Meek (Karin) of Houston, TX, and niece Susan Burnside (Scott) of Rescue, CA. A Celebration of Life will be held at Tom Ham's Lighthouse, May 19th, 2019, from 1pm-3pm. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to contribute to a favorite charity or to the Beverly B. Foster Scholarship at Point Loma Nazarene University.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Apr. 7, 2019.
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Shirley and Bob thank you from the deepest part od my heart doe keeping my Mom in your hearts! Sometimes , no actually most of the time I just wish I could reach out to them,hear their voices and get their advice/opinions. I am so grateful . Shirley I they would be proud. Bob my email is [email protected] please email me so I have a number or address to send you holiday cards!

Amy Foster

Family

March 23, 2024

Another year has gone by and still I miss your friendship and advice. Now it´s about life and how proud you would be of Amy and how she has taken charge of her life.

Shirley Ramstrom

March 18, 2024

So many of my educational friends and colleagues have left us to join the Heavenly Unified School District. Beverly was by far one of the best educational leaders I ever had the work for and with in my years in the San Diego Unified School District and at Point Loma Nazarene. I know she is making good things happen among the angels and I´m hoping to see her again. Talented, caring, intelligent, focused and skilled woman you are Dr. Foster. Give my love to Jerry! I love you, Dr. Bob Stein

Robert Stein

Work

March 17, 2024

Thank you Shirley and Bob for not only thinking of Mom but going the extra to put your thoughts on her absence in our lives in black and white to here forever. Thank you for letting me know I am not alone in missing her!

Amy Foster

March 19, 2023

Four years you have left us. I am the only one of our foursome left! How I miss your friendship and advice.

Shirley Ramstrom

Friend

March 18, 2023

And yes my friend and colleague you are so deeply remembered and loved. We need more Bev Fosters in our world and surely in our public educational system. I hope you are enjoying your heavenly experience. With love and respect, Dr. Bob Stein

Dr. Bob Stein

Work

March 17, 2023

Not a day goes by that I don't miss Bev. A loyal, true friend who cared deeply for her friends. I treasure all the years we spent toter working at SDUSD and then at Point Loma Nazarene..and of course the countless times we got together with for lunch to fix all the problems in the world!!! She is always in my heart.

March 25, 2020

When you make your special and final passage from this earthly experience those of us who remain get a chance to reflect on our memories with you. In a way we sort through that old box of photographs buried within our minds and pull out a few we cherish. I had the honor of pulling out many wonderful memories of this incredible woman. I am reviewing them again this year while I can. Love you Bev! Dr. Bob Stein

Bib Stein

Friend

March 17, 2020

I first met Beverly in 1984 when she was on the selection committee for Maintenance Director, which I was later selected for. During the next 11 years I worked at San Diego Unified, I had many occasions to work with Beverly. She stands out as one of the finest people I had the pleasure of working with at the district. She was always friendly, professional and respectful, and overall a joy to interact with. The world needs more people like Bev. RIP. Chuck Johnson

April 18, 2019

Tom Stoup

April 8, 2019

Dearest Beverly,
You were a special friend to me and I miss you so much
Shirley Ramstrom

April 8, 2019

Bev will surely be missed especially from the educational world. One of the most talented, caring and influential leaders in my life. She was such a supportive Assistant Superintendent when I was CEO at O'Farrell Community School. Her impact at Point Loma Nazarene College was equivalent. Strong, dedicated, experienced and sensitive; a true mentor. Heaven receives another angel; one I love and will miss. Dr. Bob Stein

Bob Stein

April 7, 2019

Tom Stoup

April 7, 2019

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