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Stephen Foster Obituary
Stephen was a native of Minneapolis, Minn., and attended Eden Prairie High School and Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He was active in sports in both high school and college. He had been a resident of New Bern for the past 3 years, and was active with the Craven County Young Republicans, the State Republican Party and was selected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 2008. He was employed as the Dining Services Director at The Courtyards and was well loved and respected by all of the residents there. Golf and the Minnesota Twins were his passion.
He is survived by his father, Stephen C. Foster Jr. of River Bend; his mother, Jessica R. McAndrew of Pinehurst; one sister, Brooke Ann Foley, and her husband, David, of Green Isle, Minn.; his two beloved nieces, Maggie and Lily; and his maternal grandmother, Rachel Rees of Auburn, Calif.
Memorial services will be held at noon at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, with Father Paul Mizener officiating. A celebration of his life will follow at The Courtyards at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, 6609 Reisterstown Road, Suite 204, Baltimore, MD 21215.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Foster
Eileen
May 10, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Stephen. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Hayes
April 22, 2009
To the Foster Family, I was so sorry to hear about Steve. I worked with Steve many years ago at Marshall Field's. I was a mentor to him throughout his career here and enjoyed working with him. He had a special way with people and was a good friend.
Dee Morris
April 14, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Steve at Berne Village. He had such a clown like presence about him! I will always remember his contagious laughter & the laughter he brought my way everyday. God be with his family & know that the Heavens have another "Angel" with them today...
April 14, 2009
To The Foster Family- Steve-0 as we called him:
My mother is a resident of Courtyards.Steve-0 was very attentive to her and made sure her diet restrictions were followed.He was attentive to each of his Courtyard "family"members.
My in-laws ,because of their health have had to re-locate from Courtyards Independent Living to another facility for assited living only.My father in law and Steve-0 always "kidded" each other.We will all miss Steve-0.His early parting will leave a void in all the lives that he so tenderly touched.I am sure that Steve-0 is now in his Heavenly Home!
Jeff and Crystal French
April 14, 2009
Steve brought so much joy to our lives. May God comfort his family during this difficult time. When Steve became passionate about something, you began to feel the same way. He always made us laugh. This is not a good bye, but a see you later.
Chris Smuda
April 14, 2009
Even though Steve is gone from us in body, he will live on through our mind and in spirit. He will truly be missed. Peace be up the Foster family and all of the lives that Steve has touched. Rest In Peace my friend.
Chris Smuda
Drake University
Stasy Click
April 14, 2009
Steve was a great friend when we were at Drake, and I was lucky enough to reconnect with him recently. Steve loved his family, and had a great passion about everything near and dear to him. We were all blessed to know such a great guy!
Charles & Peg Mitchell
April 14, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Chris Ceriotti
April 14, 2009
Steve was a good friend and a loyal brother. All of his brothers @ Phi Delta Theta will miss him deeply. I will personally miss our spirited debates about baseball, I still cannot give in to the fact that his beloved Twins beat my beloved Cardinals in 1987. I know Steve is in a better place and I know he will be looking down keeping a watchful eye on all of us.
Chris C. Ceriotti
Phi Delt Brother
Drake University
April 14, 2009
To the Foster Family,
I am truly sorry for your lose, Steve was a great colleague and great friend. His sense of humor always brought a smile to my face. He will forever be remembered for his great sense of humor and his dedication to our residents.
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