Evelyn Marie Beckner Foster

FOSTER, Evelyn Marie Beckner, 99, of Tampa, went home to be with the Lord, On May 20, 2011. She was born in Onnalinda, PA, and lived in Tampa since 1963. She was predeceased by her husband, John, her parents and brother, and had no children. She is survived by distant cousins, Rebecca Boyd and Dr. Joe Patterson. She traveled the country with her husband, who was in bridge construction. Later she worked as a medical lab technician for Patterson-Coleman Labs until her retirement in 1984. She was very active in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, WELCA Dorcas Circle, and Church Women United Clothes Closet. She traveled widely after her mother's death and lived her life devoted to Christ and enjoying her friends. Her memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 501 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, on Wednesday, May 25, at 11 am, followed by lunch. If you wish, contributions may be made to Faith Café, South Tampa homeless ministry, c/o Good Shepherd.