DR. ROBERT FOREMAN

GREENSBORO — Dr. Robert Hugh Foreman joined his heavenly Father on May 22, 2012 after his three and a half year battle with a cancerous brain tumor. He was surrounded by his family and friends and was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, and family physician.

"Dr. Bob" Foreman was born in Rochester NY on July 16, 1943 to Hugh and Dorothy Foreman. He grew up in Hilton, NY, graduated from Cornell University, and the University of Cincinnati Medical School. He completed his Family Practice residency in York, PA and served as chief resident.

Between college and medical school, Bob served in the US Air Force. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Bronze star and Commendation medal for his meritorious achievement and service.

In 1976, Bob moved to Greensboro, NC with his close friends and colleagues Dr. Joel Heller, Dr. David Kaplan, and Dr. Robert Thacker. Together they founded Guilford College Family Practice where he worked for 32 years and was well loved by patients and staff for his kindness, compassion, and humility.

Bob devoted his life to Christ, his family, and the care of his patients and the medical community. He was very active at Westover Church and served as an elder, deacon, and chair of multiple committees. He was also a board member of Moses Cone Hospital, Wesley Long Hospital and the Cone Foundation.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jan; son, Drs. Brett and Kim Foreman, of Raleigh, NC; son, Daniel Foreman and Rebecca Cote of Dallas, TX; daughter, Betsy Foreman of Wilmington, NC; and three granddaughters, Abby, Riley, and Avery. He is also survived by his sister, Diane Kopp, and husband Bill, of Surprise AZ; brother, Dick Foreman, and wife Kate, of Tempe, AZ; and brother-in-law, Arthur DiMartino, and wife Susan, of Weston, MA. Bob is predeceased by his parents.

The family is especially grateful for the extraordinary care, friendship, and devotion extended by Dr. Joel Heller, Dr. Robin Thacker and Dr. Deb McQuilkin as they literally walked by our sides through every step of Bob's illness.

There will be a celebration service of his life at Westover church on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2 p.m.

The family will receive guests in the lobby area immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to:

Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410

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