June Foster

1929 - 2016

June Idell Foster

December 15, 1929-April 20, 2016

June Idell Foster died on April 20, 2016, due to complications of pneumonia. June was proud to be a Bay Area native. She lived in The Haight during the 60s-70s before moving to her home in the Sunset, which she filled with an interesting collection of antiques, decorative tchotchkes and fascinating finds from estate sales and thrift shops.

June grew up in a military family, and supported military and veteran causes. She contributed funds to restore a WWII airplane on the USS Hornet, which was christened "The Miss June." A true patriot, June had a basement room dedicated exclusively to military memorabilia.

June loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and boarded dogs in her home, which she set-up to provide optimal care for small dogs. Over the years, she owned many dogs and cats as pets. She was also an avid bird-watcher and kept binoculars at her kitchen window for close observations. June also enjoyed gardening, and regularly tended her large back yard, keeping it beautiful with the greenery and flowers she planted.

An accomplished quilter, June donated many quilts to sell as fundraisers for veterans' organizations, and also gave many to grateful friends. She loved to read, and passed on many books to others.

June was independent, opinionated, and an inspiration to all who knew her. She was petite, had astounding energy, and remained physically fit through a daily exercise regimen and long walks on the beach, where she collected shells and rocks.

She is survived by her close friends, Dr. Dolores Ali, Winfield and Solin Coleman, Monika Kunert, and many other friends and neighbors.

June was cremated, and requested no service.