William R. Foster

1931 - 2011

William R. Foster obituary, 1931-2011

William R. Foster

1931 - 2011

BORN

1931

DIED

2011

William Foster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 8, 2011.
William R. Foster, age 79 of Holly, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at Harper Hospital in Detroit. He is survived by his loving wife Monzella; his daughters: Monette (John) Burch and Susan Spurrier; his grandchildren: Aaron and Andrew Burch, Sarah (David) Pew , Matthew and Jason (Jenny) Spurrier; great grandchildren: Madison, Ashlyn, Katie, Brooke and Emma; his sister: Mary Lou (Jim) Frank and he was the uncle of Corbi and Beth. Bill owned and operated Foster Electric. He also worked for the Pontiac School System and retired as the Supervisor of Operations from the Holly School System. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Pixley Funeral Home, Godhardt Tomlinson Chapel, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. on Sunday, 2-7 p.m. on Monday and 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakland Hills Memorial Cemetery under the auspices of the United States Air Force. Please visit www.godhardttomlinsonchapel.com

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April 2, 2021

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August 15, 2011

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April 21, 2011

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Claudia Burch

April 2, 2021

Rest In Peace Bill, Love Bill and Claudia.

August 15, 2011

Hi, My condolences to your family.

I am following my family tree. Was William's mother Sarah Nellie Owens?

Thanks

Susan Lutfy [email protected]

judy mckeny-hicks

April 21, 2011

i will remember you forever mr.bill and the smile you always made me in the mornings.my best family i will keep you in my heart and prayers
from your favorite drive thru girl-judy mckeny-hicks

Les & Joyce Stanley

April 12, 2011

Monzella, we are sorry to hear about your loss, your husband was quite the person and a great guy to know.

April 11, 2011

Mo, Monzella, and Susan, we're so sorry for your loss, you all are in our prayers. I know how much you loved him and he will always be with you.

Love Teresa, Eddie and kids

April 11, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad passing he was so nice to us growing up.My prayers are with you all Love Michelle (Trent) and family

April 11, 2011

Mo and John:

We are sorry for your loss, your Dad was a great guy.
Our prayers are for you, your Mom and the family.

Love, Claudia Bill, Garet and Andrea

Jill Allison

April 11, 2011

Monette-To you and your family I am so sorry. Bill was a big part of my younger life and I have great memories of him. He will stay in your hearts forever. Jill & George Allison

Jan Zimmerman Shults

April 10, 2011

Monette so sorry to hear about your father,you are in my prayers at this time,may time heal your sorrow.

April 9, 2011

sorry for your loss i am praying for you. kathy greene mcfarland

Traci Hallett

April 9, 2011

To the Foster & Spurrier families; I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you're in my thoughts & prayers.

April 8, 2011

Monzella, Monette and Susan. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I think of you all often. He taught me to swim and I will always be thankful for that. Thank you for alot of my childhood memories. May you find comfort in this time of sorrow.
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