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FOSTER, William C.
William C. Foster, 86, of Cuero, TX passed away peacefully on September 3rd, surrounded by the love of his children. After graduating from Southwestern University and University of Texas Law School Bill spent the majority of his career as an attorney in Washington, DC. He returned home to Cuero permanently in 1996 and began his research and writing of the history of the Southwest. His final manuscript was completed in the Spring of this year.

Bill was preceded by his mother Avis Reiffert, sister Avis Marie Cochran and many dear friends. He is survived by his children and grandchildren William, Kirsten, Chandler and Annika Foster of Bainbridge Island, WA; Birgitta Foster, Brad Irwin and Kalle Red-Horse of Albuquerque, NM; Eric, Monique, Jenner and Olivia Foster of Old Lyme, CT and Claire Foster of Wilmington, NC as well as his nieces and nephews and their families: Avis Ann and Lovell Blain of Cuero, SuSu and Mark Fisher of Oklahoma City, OK and Bobby Cochran of Cuero.

A gathering of friends will be held at his home in Cuero on November 28, 2015 from 3-6pm. All friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to support Citizens Medical Foundation: Heart Failure Clinic, Attn: Administration, 2701 Hospital Drive, Victoria, TX 77901.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2015.

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Penny Reiffert Cooperider

June 28, 2016

I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Bill & spend some valued time with him in his home that had once belonged to my great-grandfather. He was a very impressive man with interesting adventures and stories he shared with us. His spirit was uplifting & I could tell he was young at heart.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing; there is no doubt he will be greatly missed by many. I will never forget the day I met him.

Russell E. Scott

November 18, 2015

A grand man whom did great deeds in his prime, and yet unprompted (re)discovered, documented the origins, migration, and tribal customs of our true original, native families all published through University of Texas Press.

A mentor to many and friend to all my deepest respects and thanks for sharing a friendship. I hope all your other journeys speed you through worlds untold/lands yet undiscovered. It was nice to know you. You will be missed.

Daisy Gray

October 16, 2015

I feel so honored to have known Bill. I always looked forward to our visits when he came to my salon in Austin. I will forever cherish the friendship I had with Bill. Thank you for all the wonderful wisdom you gave. You will be greatly missed my dear friend!

Alan McRoberts

September 13, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss. Never really knew the man but I did know Gittan, and he must have been someone special to turn out such a great daughter. May he rest in peace knowing he created such a good family. God Bless

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