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CLAUDE FOSTER Obituary
DR. CLAUDE R., 84 of West Chester.Husband of Lois Burns Foster, father of Stephen and Charissa and five grand-children. Visitation 9-11 A.M. Thursday Sep 20th Westmin-ster Presbyterian Church, 10 West Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA 19382. Funeral 11 A.M. Donations to First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, 415 W. State Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348.
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Robert Ahrens
April 6, 2013
To the Foster family:
I just recently learned of Dr. foster's passing. He was one of the most inspirational professors I studied with while an undergraduate at WCSC. My heartfelt condolences.
I will always remember his words to us at the end of our senior seminar in the Spring of 1975. "You are now prepared to go on" to further your studies. After carrying those words with me for these many years, I finally did go on to commence graduate study at the age of 58. I know he is looking down with pride and his spirit is with me in my endeavor.
Robert ahrens WCSC 1975
Timothy Schwarz
January 27, 2013
DR. Foster was a challenging professor, but one who taught that hard work pays off. I was ready to quit my M.A in History program when I took his class, but he motivated me to achieve, and I finished his class with the most effort I ever put in a college class. And i reaped the reward of having a stronger work ethic, and I owe that to Dr. Foster. May he rest in peace. He was a good man!
stephen mescall
December 12, 2012
Probably the best educator I had in my lifetime. I went on to law school in Texas and I have never forgotten his sense of discipline in history class.A truly wonderful man.
Diane Davies Gibson
October 5, 2012
Dr. Foster has been a friend and a life mentor to me since my undergraduate days at West Chester. He was a deeply compassionate and spiritual man, with an absolutely brilliant mind. I will treasure his memory, always.
Denise Stout
September 29, 2012
Dear Lois and Charissa,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of husband and father. I enjoyed getting to know Claude at First Baptist Church and also through my stepdaughter Cammy who had him in a history class at WCU. I was always thrilled to receive a postcard from his mission trips to Poland and other places. I am sorry again for your loss, but rejoicing with you that he is now living in the presence of the Lord.
Tom Buglio
September 25, 2012
Steve, Clarissa and Mrs. Foster,
I was one of those college students who your father/husband accompanied to East Germany, and it remains to this day the most interesting and educational experience of my life. Your father was a mentor, and a man who lived his enthusiasm for his faith, his work, and especially his friends. May he rest in peace and blessings to you all. Tom Buglio
Bob Whitlock
September 22, 2012
To the Foster family, Our condolances on the passing of Claude. As one of many folks at Kennnett Pres, we remember fondly the talks that Claude provided with such enthusiam. We all will miss him. Blessings to all his family.
Mother Mary Patrick
September 20, 2012
Claude was a great friend of our Sisters here at Marytown. Inevitably he would send me a copy of his latest poem and has done this for several years. We prayed for Claude's healing for the last years and now we pray for the repose of his soul. St. Maximilian will be embracing him in heaven.
David Kloser
September 20, 2012
Steve,
I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Rochlis
September 19, 2012
A West Chester University friend informed me of the passing of Dr. Foster yesterday. I was a student in Dr. Foster's Renaissance and Reformation history class and can attest that this course was my most rigorous as an undergraduate. I fondly remember my experience traveling with Dr. Foster in July 1971 when he escorted a few of his students to the former East Germany to participate in a three week orientation to German culture, where we resided with students from all over Europe in a dorm in Halle-Neustadt. It was an unforgetable experience. He was a true scholar. Perhaps in a more excellent place now, Dr Forster is discussing with Martin Luther his ninety-five theses. I give my respect and condolence to the Foster family and I'm sure he will never be forgoton by his former students.
September 19, 2012
Sorry to read of the passing of Dr. Foster. As the manager of the printing department of WCU I spent many hours with Claude as we published four of his books. Good friend, I will miss him.
Fran Delcollo
September 18, 2012
Charissa,
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Karl Helicher
September 18, 2012
Dr. Foster was my most demanding undergraduate teacher and one of my greatest inspirations thoughout my life. His love for learning was unsurpassed and his enthusiasm for teaching set a standard that few could match. From the time I met Dr. Foster in 1968 when I was a freshman at West Chester University until his retirement we kept in touch. The memory of his classes remain with me now. No doubt, he is giving a lecture on church history in heaven now, and I know the large audience will give him its undivided attention. RIP, friend and mentor.
Lewis Fiordimondo
September 18, 2012
I never got the chance to met you but, I am a friend of your daughter and she spoke of you with a joy in her voice. My god welcome you warmly and look over you family.
shelley ferrante
September 17, 2012
Charissa,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Shelley and Russ Ferrante
Terrah Cathey
September 17, 2012
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May you be filled with warm memories in celebration of an extraordinary life.
September 17, 2012
I am very sad to hear that Dr. Foster has passed away. I have kept in touch by mail with him for many years. He was such a wonderful person and did a lot for others. Now he is with St. Maximilian Kolbe and Brother Jerome and the Lord.What a joyful meeting that will be. Blessings to all, Sister Maria Francina Travis IHM
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