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Foster Childers Obituary

FOSTER CHILDERS Portage, IN Formerly Springville, TN Foster Childers, age 68, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008. He was a longtime Portage resident and was formerly of Springville TN where he had enjoyed his retirement. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Foster retired from Ford Motor Company in Chicago Heights and was a member of Lake Station Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE # 2766. He was also a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Portage and the Springville, TN American Legion. Foster loved fishing. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Childers (nee Roberts) of Portage, IN; 4 stepchildren, Mike (Jackie) Shepherd of Peoria, IL; Rodney Shepherd of Portage, IN; Patricia (Bob) Snyder of Portage, IN; Rinda (Keith) Swick of Hazel, KY; 1 brother, Cletis (Cheryl) Childers of Valparaiso, IN; 1 sister, Bernice Smith of Hindman, KY; 10 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Funeral services are Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage with Rev. Michael Bean, officiating. Burial will follow at McCool Cemetery, in Portage. Visitation is Friday, February 1, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. Call (219) 762-3013 or www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 1, 2008.

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Lucinda, Thelma and Christine Ritchie

February 2, 2008

Bethel an family. We planned to come to the funeral today and see some of the family we never get to see but my daughter ended up in the hospital overnight and we are on grandchildren patrol today. Our sympathy is with you and if there are people in the area have them stop by and see us. I visit with Arnold on-line occassionaly but don't see many of your family. Love to all.

Janet and Joe Moravec

February 1, 2008

Hi, this is cheryls sister Janet and I remember being with all of you off and on when younger and wanted to send my most heartfelt prayers. I hope in time the memories will feel the void in your hearts. Just know that he is with God and have comfort in knowing he won't suffer anymore. Janet and Joe Moravec and Family

Llerena

February 1, 2008

For the family of Foster Childers especially his wife Bessie and children. May God Bless you and guide you in these painful and difficult time.

Your friends,
Jorge, Maria and Abigail (Abi)

Dawn Price

February 1, 2008

Uncle Foster we will miss you deeply. Your ongoing giving nature will never be forgotten. You have always been there for my family. Sometimes, I can't help but to think that with out you my father wouldn't be here today. Your trip from Tennesse to talk him into open heart surgey helped us all. I thank you for always being at the funerals and weddings for my family. You will be deeply missed. However, through your family your legacy will carry on. God Bless you and Aunt Bessie. May you rest in the peace of heaven as a blessed angel.Love Always, Dawn Price and Family

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