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Edward Foust Obituary
1938-2014
Edward Duane Foust, 75, of Meridian, Idaho passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at a local hospital. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born in Antioch, California on December 26, 1938 to Norma and William Foust, where he grew up with his brother, Norman, and two sisters, Penny and Darlene. After graduation from high school, Ed joined the Army and served in an air defense station in Milford Connecticut, where he met the love of his life, Gerri Ellsworth. They were married on March 5, 1960 and set off on the first of many travels in his 21 years of dedicated service, receiving the Bronze Star and ultimately retiring as Lt. Colonel in Florida.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Gerri Foust; three children Lisa (Shawn), Eddie (Rosemary) and Mark (Matt); 8 grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Angela, Michael, Jonathan, Jason, Darrick and Austin; 10 great-grandchildren; his sister Penny and very close friends Don and Verlene.
A special Thank You to the wonderful staff at St. Alphonsus and Vibra Hospital for all of your support, care and love throughout his stay. He mentioned more than once how well he was being taken care of. Services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 2:00pm at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dee and Terry Harvey
December 9, 2014
we have loved being neighbors. may the Lord bless you.
Holly Tippett
December 8, 2014
Uncle Ed, there is no way that your spirit isn't still with us. You are too full of love, adventure, and family. You may have left your earthly body but I know you are with everyone blessed enough to have you in their lives. Your departure feels too soon for me, but I trust that we will all be reunited in time. What an amazing example of husband, father, grandfather, US Military, citizen, man you taught us. I will be forever grateful.
To all our West Coast Family, celebrate Uncle Ed's life. You have one another. Find joy and comfort in whatever form it presents. You have so much love. Missing you all at this hard time.
Holly
Donn, Verlene, Bill Wise
December 8, 2014
God bless Ed , Gerri, and their beautiful Family. This intelligent, modest ,special man has provided a legacy we all should live by.
December 7, 2014
Jim and I would like to send our sympathy in the loss of Ed. We are never ready to say goodbye to our loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers
jJim and Marilyn Ralston
December 7, 2014
Jim and I would like to extend our sorrow at your loss. We were so sad to learn of his passing. We never want to say goodbye. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
December 6, 2014
Please know I love you all and my love and prayers go out to you all in this trying time. Love and my best Shannon Lee Morrison
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