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Gene Foster

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Jul 11, 1949 – Aug 27, 2019

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BORN
July 11, 1949
DIED
August 27, 2019
LOCATION
Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel - Saint Joseph Obituary

Gene Foster, 70, of Plattsburg, MO, passed away August 27, 2019 at his home.

He was the son of the late Harold P. and Edna M. Foster of St. Joseph, MO.

Gene graduated Lafayette High School, Missouri  Western State University and Northwest Missouri State University with research...

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So sad to read this while at the same time I anticipated it. Having recently moved from KC MO I had to make hard decisions of what to keep and what to not. I kept two cards' Gene gave to me while we worked together @ the Kansas City airport. One a thank you and the other for when my father died. I have read the inscriptions many times. They are personal and insightful. Much like Gene I would say. Rest well Mr. Foster. You have left the world a better place.

Mr. Foster was an incredible teacher. He truly brought history to life through his storytelling approach. I cherish memories of him singing the Phantom of the Opera, saying happy hump day every Wednesday, and the investment he made into his students. He believed in me, and will be forever grateful. Thank you, Mr. Foster! You are my favorite.
PS: I didnt become a flight attendant,
but I do have that entrepreneurial spirit you were the first to point out. And I married a Foster. So...

Gene was also a great TSA Officer that inspired his fellow officers to be kind and patient with the traveling public.
Gene would always help passengers on with their jackets and give them a kind word as they departed the checkpoint. Gene later became a trainer and helped so many of his fellow officers pass their yearly tests.
I worked several years with Gene and enjoyed his wit and knowledge of humanity.
Gene you will be truly miss by loads of friends.
Cheryl Whitt

He was a awesome history teacher, & friend.. We all will remember the bathroom buffalo...

Mr. Foster, you will be missed. You were one of the GREATEST teachers at Plattsburg High School and we were blessed to have you for many, many years. Thank you

Mr Foster was one of those teachers that impacted your life. He worked hard to make sure everyone participated, as well as added enjoyment to History. I am thankful every day for influencersike Gene Foster, he is what makes school and learning important. Appreciate him.

Mr. Foster is arguably the best teacher Plattsburg High School has ever employed.