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Gilbert Foerster Obituary

Gilbert Foerster July 8, 1945 - March 6, 2020 Fallbrook Gilbert Bryant Foerster, 74, died on March 6, 2020. A native son of California, he was born July 8, 1945 to Faye Elaine Williams and Roland Bryant Foerster. Through his crusty but endearing nature, Gilbert mentored many and showed great kindness in his life. He served 4 years in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After his service he became one of nature's midwives through his plant nursery Seedlink Upstarts. He is survived by his wife Anne Mudge, sister Julie Conrad and brother-in-law Tony Tollner, step-siblings Susan Hanger and Dean Hanger, extended family, and longtime employee Tammy Howell.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Mar. 29, 2020.

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Bubbles & All

April 5, 2020

Gil spent many a Morning at ENCINITAS Cafe holding court. Your gravely voice and fruit chopping routine were part of the Tradition of our REGULARS. A well done WAFFLE & 4 Butters. We especially liked it when ANN joined in on Sunday Mornings. She is a Bright Light that will continue reminding us of you Always!

Julie Conrad

April 4, 2020

Hi bro, I miss not having your voice on the phone and know you are there for advice when I need it.
love you and miss you.

Gilbert and Anne

April 2, 2020

Gilbert and Bandit

April 2, 2020

Some family

April 2, 2020

At the Encinitas Cafe

April 2, 2020

Gilbert's greenhouses

April 2, 2020

Circa 1985

April 2, 2020

Smiling Gil

April 2, 2020

At the Punkin Patch

April 2, 2020

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