Nicki Lee Barbour Foster

November 11, 1943 - November 14, 2014 Nicki Lee Barbour Foster passed away on November 14, 2014 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Nicki was born in Los Angeles on November 11, 1943. The only child of jazz and pop singer, Peggy Lee and guitarist, Dave Barbour, Nicki had a colorful childhood in Hollywood with some of the world's most beloved and iconic musicians surrounding her. As a child Nicki attended the Westlake School for Girls and The Buckley School. She graduated from Hollywood Professional School. From early in her childhood, Nicki had a great interest in art, which she pursued with a passion. She attended the Chouinard Art Institute for a time before becoming a professional artist. Nicki married dancer/producer Richard Foster in 1963, and they had three children, the great joys of Nicki's life. Nicki and Richard eventually divorced but remained dear friends. In 1973, Nicki relocated from Los Angeles to Sun Valley, Idaho. While raising her kids, Nicki owned and operated an art gallery and custom framing shop. She also directed children's theater workshops and performed in many community theater productions. Nicki eventually sold her art gallery but continued to paint. Her art evolved over the years from etchings to watercolors and pointillism. Nicki's works hang in the collections of well-known business and civic leaders as well as collectors from the world of art and entertainment. Those who knew Nicki knew that she had an amazing sense of humor and loved to laugh. They would know that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. They would know that her beloved pets were angels-on-earth to her. And they would know that when you became a friend to Nicki, you became a part of her family. She lived life on a grand scale and had an incredible generosity of spirit. Nicki lived out her final years in Twin Falls, Idaho where she battled many health issues. She faced each obstacle with great strength, resilience and her perpetual sense of humor. Nicki is survived by her children, David Foster (Carol) of Las Vegas, Holly Foster Wells (Dan) of Los Angeles, and Michael Foster of Bellevue, Idaho. Grandchildren Teagan Foster, Carter and Keaton Wells, Caleb Foster (Amber). Great-grandchildren Mila, Sydni and Bengamin Foster. Also beloved in Nicki's heart was her cousin and surrogate sister, Holly Azzari of Taos, New Mexico. Nicki had the dearest of friends who were the family she chose rather than the family she was born to. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations made in Nicki's honor to The Sun Club, a non-profit recovery fellowship and resource center that was close to her heart. The Sun Club, Inc. P.O. Box 1982 Ketchum, ID 83340.