Helen Louise Foster

FUNERAL HOME

Tippecanoe Funeral & Cremation Services

3631 Morehourse Rd

West Lafayette, Indiana

Helen Foster Obituary

Helen Louise Foster, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born in Americus, Indiana on November 4,1932. Helen lived a life centered on faith, family, and simple joys. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen was happiest at home caring for her loved ones. She was a wonderful cook, and her famous butterscotch pie will forever be remembered by all who were blessed to enjoy it. Helen also had a playful spirit-she loved her weekly euchre games on Tuesdays, never missed a chance to play bingo, and cherished the laughter and friendships those gatherings brought. Helen gave her time generously as a longtime volunteer "Pink Lady" at the hospital, offering kindness and comfort to others. She spent her life as a stay-at-home mom, where her true vocation was raising her children and pouring love into her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence Robert Foster; her parents, Versia R. Giles and Alfred Cunningham; and siblings Dale Cunningham, Jack Cunningham, Gene Cunningham, Cecil Banghart, Phyllis Haller, and Robert Cunningham. Helen leaves behind her son, James Foster (Cathy) of Lafayette; daughter, Teresa Bouwkamp (Robert) of Lafayette; grandchildren, Stacey Neff (Patrick), Michael Bouwkamp, and Jason Bouwkamp; and great-grandchildren Charlotte, Bowen, and Collins Neff. She is also survived by her dear sisters, Marjorie Schmuki of Centennial, Colorado, and Harriette Anderson of Watseka, Illinois. A private family ceremony and entombment will be held at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens 1718 W. 350 N. West Lafayette IN 47906. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Christian Reformed Church. Helen will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for her warmth, her humor, and the joy she brought into the lives of those who knew her. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WLFI from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Foster

8 Entries

Gene Yarnal

October 5, 2025

Never knew Helen outside of our euchre game days. Always with a smile. Will miss her and our spirited games.

James J Hallar Jr,

October 5, 2025

My Aunt Helen was always a joy to see and meet with. I remember the many times that my mom and dad would take us to LaFayette to visit with Bob and Helen. She was always kind and curious about what was going on in our lives. The last time that I saw her was at my Mom's funeral in May of 2017. We always enjoyed meeting with Helen and her family (Jimmy and Terry) and playing euchre with all of them. Some of my favorite memories are of the Cunningham family reunions at the park on the river just across from Americus where her dad and mom (Alfred and Versia) raised 9 kids, I can remember attending one of those reunions and afterwards remarking to my mom (Phyllis Cunningham) how lucky the family was that at that time all 9 of the Cunningham kids were still alive. Sadly, only Harriet and Marge as well as aunt Barbara are still with us. They were a great and fun family and I loved them all. But I am now 72 and my kid sister (Shelley) will soon be 70 and next year my youngest sister will be 70. My wife (Cyndy) and I are blessed to have 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren with 6 kids between us. Life has been very hard at times but I have had 2 great careers in the Utility business and we give thanks to our creator for every day that we have now that we are in the autumn of our lives. God is great!!!

Teresa Spitznagle

October 4, 2025

I didn´t meet Helen until I lived at 5 Star. She was such a beautiful lady, always smiling and had a way of making everyone feel special. I will miss seeing her.

Jeff & Robin Brown

October 4, 2025

Helen lived across from Jeff´s dad at 5 star, she was always the sweetest to all of us, meeting us with a smile and always reassuring us the dad was doing fine. She always loved my granddaughter and her friends coming to visit and made a point to visit with them. Very special lady that will be missed by all.

Leon And Beth Hessong

October 4, 2025

Thinking of you all during this season and lifting you in prayer.

Mark Clark

October 3, 2025

Helen was a kind soul, had many talks,laughs over time. Miss the smile when i came to visit my mother. She always ask how family was and gave me a big smile. She had a blessed heart and soul will miss that on my next visit to Indiana.

Tonya Wilson

October 3, 2025

Helen was my neighbor. Helen would take walks around the neighborhood and I always enjoyed when she would stop by and chat with me. She was a blessing and is missed! Praying for her family.

Teresa & Gary Brown

October 3, 2025

Helen will be missed by many, especially by our family. She was so kind to Dad and watched out for him at 5Star. She was always a joy to visit with. Wishing her family peace and comfort.

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