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1934
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2023
Wayne Foster Obituary
May 29, 1934 - February 19, 2023
Rancho Santa Fe Blindness, Musical Talent, Unwavering Optimism and a Heart full of Love
Wayne Foster, 88, of San Diego, California, graduated peacefully to that great Big Band in Heaven, on Sunday, February 19, 2023, prompting an outpouring of love from the family of musicians he and Marin connected, his clients turned friends, and the many lives touched through his music and love.
In 1951, Wayne met his precious wife Marin while performing at a fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy with his band in New York. They have been sweethearts, holding hands, living a magical, musical love story ever since that day. Wayne and Marin went on to have four children, Susan Foster Nussbaum, Jacqueline Foster (Hedi), Nancy Wiesner (Bernard) and Bonnie Foster Pollak (Chuck), seven Grandchildren, Benjamin Nussbaum (Chloe), Joshua Nussbaum, Gabriel Nussbaum (Of blessed memory), Zach Nussbaum (Haven), Izzy Pollak, Sami Pollak, Jason Wiesner (Jackie) and seven Great Grandchildren, Noah, Benson, Charlie, McKenna, Leo, Lennon, Joshua.
Blind since birth, Wayne, with Marin at his side, was a talented musician and band leader, passionate about creating memories to last a lifetime through his upbeat, positive music. Please keep Marin in your prayers and continue with unsolicited and unexpected acts of kindness, as Wayne did his entire life.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 1:00pm. For more information, contact [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Heal The Earth, www.healtheearth.info, a 501c3 organization Wayne felt strongly about.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanne Silverberg
April 6, 2023
My sincerest sympathies. I am blessed to have known him and his wonderful family. What a wonderful entertainer and truly a mensch ! He will be missed by thousands.
Jeanne Silverberg, Tucson, AZ
Eva Glasgow
March 8, 2023
Dearest Marin, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I am so blessed that I got to get to know you and Wayne, I enjoyed working with you both so very much! My prayers are with you and your family. Sending love and healing intentions your way. Much love.
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