Virginia Eleanor Bondy Foss

My deepest sympathy and prayers.

To my cousins, Tim and Susan: I don't think I ever met your Mom, but through your descriptions, I know I would have loved her. I'm only sorry I wasn't able to have that privilege. She sounds like such a great person, a great Mom, and a great role model for you kids. I know she shared her special qualities with you, and they are a part of you. I'm sure you will miss her greatly, but it sounds like you have had a very special life with your Mom, which is something that will always be with...

There was no one else like Aunt Virginia. Her capacity for fun and joy were limitless, and I'm so glad my cousins were all with her at the peaceful ending. I'm so glad my sister, Lyn, and I were able to have a nice long visit with the Foss family last fall and learn more about the family history. I will miss this wonderful woman and am grateful for the strong connection we all have. Love and hugs,
Jude

I am the daughter of Gene Foss, Uncle Bud's brother.
I was very little the last time I saw Uncle Bud and Aunt Virginia, but through my father, which He filled me in on my lost Foss family, as my father and mother divorced when I was only 2. I, living so far away from them, always made my heart ache, wishing we lived closer. But, finally meeting Susan in Feb. 2004, at my Uncle Dick's funeral in Des Moines, Iowa and E-mailing, I finally got to know Susan and Tim. I feel as though I found...

My deepest sympathy goes out to my friend, Susan, and her family.

I have known Ms. Foss through my friendship with Susan since we were college students together in the late 60s. She has always been my role model of the perfect mother - independent, funny, and as thoroughly modern a woman in her 80s as she was in her 40s. The highlight of any trip to Louisiana was a visit to her house. Ms. Foss always had sage, savy advice about boyfriends, husbands, children, and, of course, Susan and my respective weights! Her children are so fortunate to have had her...

Since meeting Virginia through Susan,I have always marveled at her spirit of independence, humor, and playfulness. I wish i could have spent more time with her. She was very unique and we will all miss her.

May your good memories sustain you
in this time of grief and may her
love for all of you continue to be
a blessing in your lives till you
see her again. God bless you all - especially her daughter Susan. Love, Linda

Mrs.Foss was a lady of quiet elegance. She always gave, but she never took. She delivered to the world three great children. A social worker,artisian and an accountant which is more than a couple could ask for. These adults will continue to uphold her legacy. They will make her proud of who she was and what she stood for. Amen