Lloyd Foreman Obituary

Lloyd (Bennie) Foreman Bennie was born in Hammond, IL on 9/3/09. He moved with his family to Oklahoma in 1919 and lived in Hydro and Hinton. In 1936 he moved to Cupertino, CA with his wife Ruth, two daughters, Norma and Jean and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sam and Laura Henry. Bennie and his family lived and worked on the Beauleau Ranch where De Anza College is now located. During WWII he worked at Kaiser Permanente. After the war, he took up carpentry and was a member of the Carpenter's local 405 for over 50 years. In 1940 he accepted Christ as his savior and began a new journey. The love of his life was serving God as teacher, treasurer, boardmember and ministering to the needs of the congregation at Monta Vista A/G and Cupertino A/G. His ministry there lasted almost 40 years. He was involved with the construction of both churches and the building of the A/G camp grounds in Scotts Valley that now is the campus of Bethany University.

At 96, Bennie had been longing to be with Jesus for many months. The desire of his heart was granted on 1/20/06 at 7:34 p.m. He had a glorious departure with his family singing the songs he loved to lead in worship at Monta Vista Assembly of God Church. We are sure that Ruth, his wife of 69 years, has been waiting since 7/4/05 to welcome him home to heaven. Oh! The joy at their reunion.

His children, Norma Martin, Jean Martin, Ed Foreman, Frances Popp, son-in-law James (Sie) Martin, daughter-in-law Mel Foreman, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, 86 in all, will be challenged to follow his examples of devotion to his Lord and his family. We will miss you, Dad and Grandpa, but we know we will see you again.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 9 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 10 a.m. in Oak Hill Funeral Home's Chapel of Roses, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jan. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Lloyd Foreman

14 Entries

Sandy Scott

February 1, 2006

Dear Fran -

I guess this means I don't get to come to the 97th birthday party! The morning of your mom's funeral my husband Bill saw a vision "of a large pear orchard with trees that were close together and full of leaves. The trees were loaded with beautiful huge pears." That's a picture of your family - many trees bearing beautiful fruit. You have a very rich inheritance no money could ever replace. Your folks truly walked with God in His garden and that's where they learned to grow their own. Love & prayers to you.

Bill & Sandy

Jean Henry Nolder

January 30, 2006

Dear Cousins

All thouigh it's been 10 years since Floyd (husband) had a visit with Ruth and "Benny" we always enjoy their calls.

When I was very young ,during the depression I spent time our my grand-father and grand mother on the farm, also spending time with both Ruth and Bennie. I remember loosing a tooth while visiting with Ruth and Bennie, and the "good Fairy" left a nickel under my pillow in the morning (nickels were hard to come by then, I wonder who that could have been?

My father and mother went deep sea fishing with Bennie and brought home some abalone which Ruth fixed for supper, boy was that good. Daddy and mother always thought so much of Bennie. I know he is happy to be with Ruth in their heavenly home.

Jerry & Sheryl Elwood

January 29, 2006

Fran,

Our prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace and strength through this time of loss. We also rejoice knowing your father is no longer suffering and his prayers have been answered. Although I never knew your parents personally, I feel that through you and what you have said about them, our family and many more have been influenced and touched by their faithfulness and prayers. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Marge Wessel

January 28, 2006

Dr. Fran and Family, my heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know how much you loved your Dad and Mom and now they are together again. Your love gave them much happiness and peace. May God be with you always.

Cathy Jean Martin-Turk

January 27, 2006

I am proud to have been the granddaughter to Lloyd Foreman. He taught me so much about what having faith is and love knows no bounds. I will never forget him and I know he is rejoicing with Ruth his beloved wife and the Lord. He left behind wonderful children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to carry on his memories.

Tracie Henry

January 27, 2006

to fran and family my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time

tracie and cece

Earl and Rose Ostrom

January 27, 2006

Dear Foreman Family:

We rejoice in the celebration your father is now having on the other side of the gates of heaven! May God grant you peace and joy during this time of loss.

Love to you

Teresa Zellers

January 27, 2006

Fran,

My deepest sympathy to you & your family. You're in my thoughts & prayers.

Claudia Davis

January 26, 2006

Fran, God bless and keep you in His very special way during this time of the passing of your Dad. Our prayers are with you.

Yours in Christ,

Claudia

Jay Ceravolo

January 26, 2006

Dear Fran,

So sorry to hear about your Dad. One thing we know that he isn't suffering any more and is with the Lord. Wish I could be there. Will call you soon.

With love and Prayers

Jay Ceravolo

Diane Amavisca

January 26, 2006

Fran, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Love, Diane Amavisca

Josie Orrock

January 25, 2006

Dear Foreman Family,

Bennie was a very caring and loving member of the Foreman Family. He will be missed.

Love Always,

Josie Fay Foreman Orrock and Family

Betty Stites

January 25, 2006

Fran, Iam so sorry to hear of the lost of your Father. Knowing he is with his Heavenly Father helps ease your pain. My prayers are with you and your Family.

sharon west

January 25, 2006

Fran, May the Lord comfort you and your family in the loss of your dad. We know that he is home at last and one day their will be a reunion of all of our loved ones in Jesus. My prayers and love are with you and your family. Sharon

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