Keith Foster Obituary

Foster Keith Foster, age 75, of Gahanna, Ohio, passed away in our "snowbird" Florida condo Sunday, February 9, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. It was a peaceful passing as he was facing the gulf as the sun was setting. Keith was born to the late James and Mary (Rhodes) Foster on September 20, 1938. He was a class of '57 North High Polar Bear graduate, served in the U.S. Army, and a retired Western Electric/AT&T supervisor. The arrival of the fall/winter seasons always meant it was time for two things he was passionate about; deer hunting and Ohio State football. Through life's journey he was seen by all to have and give great strength as the song by Bob Seger "Like a Rock" suggests. Keith was a class act. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda (Hale); daughters, Jill Foster, Dawn (David) Koehler, Tonya (Jason) Sherburne; son, Kirk (Jodi) Foster; grandchildren, Ross (Amy) Koehler, Drew Wigg, Alexa (Marcus) Rivera, Rhett Koehler, Cole Sherburne, Kennedy and Oakley Foster; siblings, Maxine Crawford, Vivian Miller, Bev Chaney, Bill Foster; sister-in-law, Vonda (Todd) Bell; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Keith was preceded in death by siblings Char (Bill) Wright, Mary Jane (Chuck) Thornton, Jim (Mary) Foster and brother-in-law Sonny Chaney. His wishes were to be cremated and to have a gathering/party celebrating his life. The details will be forthcoming in the Spring. In lieu of flowers or donations, Keith would ask that you raise your glass in remembrance of him.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Foster

12 Entries

Linda Chrisman

March 2, 2014

Linda and Family - I just learned a couple of days ago about Keith's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God grant you peace! I probably did not find out like I might have as Alice passed away soon after that and was at Ohio State from Feb. 8th and passed away Feb. 18th. As you probably know, she also had long battle. So sorry for you and your family. May God Bless!
Linda

Don and Anita Hesson

February 15, 2014

Dear Linda & Family,
We are so sad to hear of Keith's passing and our prayers go out to you and your family. We enjoyed working with both you and Keith. May God bless you.

Dick & Karen Patten

February 15, 2014

Linda: It is with great sorrow to hear of Keith's passing. Working with him was a pleasure, making it fun to come to work. What a gentlemen. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Dick & Karen Patten

February 15, 2014

Linda: It is with sorrow to learn of Keith's death. Working with him was a great pleasure, making it fun to come to work. You, and your family will be in our prayers

The Reed's His Lucent family

February 14, 2014

Hello Linda and family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of a gentle giant, always know he loved his family more than anything in this world.

Girish Parikh

February 14, 2014

Linda, Very sorry to hear the sad news.
Have enjoyed working with you and Keith.

Dave & Jane Winkle

February 14, 2014

Linda and Family:
We are devastated to learn of Keith's passing.
It was an honor to have known and worked with Keith.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family.

Dick Long

February 14, 2014

Linda and family, I was so sorry to hear about Keith. He was with out a doubt one of the nicest men I knew. He was a real pleasure to work with. Linda you will be in my prayers.

February 13, 2014

Tonya and Family,

We feel that we have gotten to know your dad through you and what you have shared about his wonderful relationship with Cole. I know he will be greatly missed. Mike and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Mike and Janie Halaiko

Vonda and Todd Bell

February 13, 2014

Keith was the best son-in -law and brother - in- law possible! He was a great guy! He will be very missed. Love, Todd and Vonda , Greg and Grant Bell. God Bless and watch over my dear sister, Linda and her family.

Robert Miracle

February 13, 2014

So sorry to the passing of my supervisor at Lucent. I worked for him for many years. He was a great guy to work for and did a great job. We are at that age now that the news you get are not always good.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of a great guy.
Bob Miracle
Lucent 1964-1995

Paul and Evelyn Burrier

February 13, 2014

We were sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Our prayers go out to Linda and all his family. Keith will be missed but not forgotten by all that knew him. Keith's natural charm and wit make him the center of attention of whatever was happening. No matter what the situation Keith would find an antidote to improve the event or occasion. Keith was the kind of guy everyone who knew him wanted to be around him. Thanks for the memories!

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