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Barbara Foust Obituary
In loving memory of Barbara June Foust, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, who passed away after a valiant fight against cancer on May 6, 2004, at age 50.
Born in Oregon, Barbara moved to Humboldt in 1963. She graduated from Arcata High School in 1971, and married her high school sweetheart, Norman Foust, in 1972.
After her three daughters began school, Barb started working as a cook at Sunny Brae Middle School. She eventually became the Head Cook of Arcata School District. She took great pride in preparing quality meals for hundreds of school children each day.
Barbara devoted her entire life to her husband, daughters and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Norman Foust of Manila; daughters, Saundra James and husband William, Carrie Morais and husband Jeremy, and Laura Avelar and husband Nelson; grandchildren, Britney and Ryan Morais and Connor and Holly James, all of Manila. She also leaves behind her loving dog Goobie, and numerous family members and friends.
In lieu of sending flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Humboldt in Barbara’s name.
A special thank you goes to Julie and Robbie of Hospice, for their care and support.
At Barbara’s wishes, there will not be any memorial services.
Arrangements are under the direction of Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street, Arcata, CA.
Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com, click on obituaries.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Foust
Robin L Romo
February 16, 2025
Barbara and Norman Foust together again for eternity. Love forever for the Foust Family
Laura
May 5, 2021
Years have gone by without you & it still feels like yesterday. No amount of time has numbed my pain.
I wish you were here to meet my babies. You’d adore them. I wish you were here to hug me when I’ve had a bad day. You were the best hugger.
I miss our nightly talks. I miss your advice. I have so many unanswered questions. You left me too soon. I was too young to be without your guidance, without your love.
I not only lost my mom that day, I lost my best friend.
I love & miss you with all of my heart Mom!
Melody Foust Caldwell
May 21, 2004
My Dear Sweet Aunt Barb:
You moved to heaven to soon, God must have needed you more than I knew. Your gentle touch or your stern words, made me the person I am today. Thank you for being my Aunt Barb, and allowing me to not only being your neice but to be your friend, what a pleasure it has been. The loved you shared, the joy you gave will live in my heart forever and a day.I will love and miss you for all of my days.
Love forever Melody
wanda vickers
May 20, 2004
Barb,I thought you had the most awsome sense of humor.. all the years I have known you I never once seen you without a smile on your face..The angels in heaven must be beaming now to have you in their presence..I"ll think of you every time I pick up a bowling ball.I started my bowling career with you.I wish I would have told you how much I enjoyed just being around you during that time.We lost touch,but I knew you were there.I'll see you again and we'll catch up...I'll always miss you.Norman,if there is anything I can do please call me.All my Love to you and the family..Wanda & Glenn
Ron James
May 17, 2004
Norm, Saundra, Carrie, Laura.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Barb was such a special woman, her memory will live on in those of us fortunate to have known her.
Take care,
/Ron
tiffany morais
May 17, 2004
norm & family,
sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful lady full of life. We will all miss her much.
Brad Hayman
May 16, 2004
There are no kind words or gestures that would give justice to the type of person you were, you will be dearly missed by all. The heavens are very special place to be with you there.
Brandy (Thomas) Bivens
May 12, 2004
Norman and Family,
There are no words to say how much Barbara will be missed. She was a wonderful person and I will miss her so much. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you. She will never be forgotten.
Barb and Norm having fun.
May 12, 2004
In loving memory of Barbara Foust. We will all miss her.
May 12, 2004
Jerry and Sheryl Silva
May 11, 2004
Norm,
We are so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was so sweet and friendly whenever we were around her. We didn't know her well but we know how much you love her and our hearts are with you and your family.
^Tom & Rosann Jones
May 10, 2004
Norm, Saun,Carrie,& Laura,
We will miss Barb so much,
her laughter & quick wit will
ring in our ears forever.
We know the strength within
your family will help you heal
love & sympathy, Tom & Rosie
Louis,Jennifer, & Girls Sasser
May 9, 2004
Norman,saundra,carrie,laura
we are so sorry for your loss of your loved one, we will all miss her so much. We will keep our prayers and thought with you all. we love you all.
Karen Peterson
May 9, 2004
Dear Carrie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a dear and wonderful person. Not only did she touch and enrich your lives so much, she also touched the lives of so many children in this area. She lived and loved every day to the fullest.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, please call if you need my help.
LeAnn Schuetzle
May 9, 2004
Dear Norm and family,
Allyson and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara was very special and we were blessed to be given the gift of knowing her. Please know we feel your loss and will cherish her memory.
Peggy Johnson
May 9, 2004
Norman, I can't begin to know the hurt that your heart feels right now, but God will help you through this time of sorrow. Barb and I were best friends growing up together and she will always have a very special place in my heart.Our prayers are with you. Love Jim & peggy Johnson
Bill Grammer
May 9, 2004
Uncle Norman,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Saun, Carrie, & Laura. There really are no words I can come up with, except to remind you that Aunt Barbara is now in a much better place. And that she fought the brave fight, as she lived her life, with dignity and courage. We can all learn from her example. God be with all of you.
Billy
Jim & Ana Toledo
May 8, 2004
Norm and Family
Barbara was a wonderful person. We will miss her so much and the joyful and happy times we had with her. All our love and prayers go out to Norm and his family.
Jim & Ana & Joey
Bill, Marian, Chris, Mike & Scott Gibson
May 8, 2004
Uncle Norman, Saundra, Carrie, & Laura
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of such a Great Lady, she will always be remembered in our hearts and our wonderful memories.
Our Love and Prayers are with you!
Deb,Jerry,James,Pat Hardcastle
May 8, 2004
Sorry for your loss,Barb was a wonderful person we will miss her deeply. she was a great asset to the community.
Mike & Sybil Cyphers
May 8, 2004
Norm,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Love
Mike & Sybil
David & Krista Foust
May 8, 2004
Norm & Family:
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We know Barbara will be deeply missed by all of you.
Our Deepest Condolences,
David, Krista and Children
Faith (Holliman) Cunnan
May 7, 2004
My thoughts & prayers to the family of Barbara. May you find love and comfort with one another in this time of pain.Your Angel with fly with you through life. All my love, Faith
Cindy Box
May 7, 2004
Norman and family, Tim and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Barbara was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. Norman, you were blessed with a beautiful wife and I for one could only wish and hope for the marriage you two had. You always spoke of her with so much love. She will always be your angel in heaven smiling down on you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cindy and Tim
Michelle and Wes Collver
May 7, 2004
To all of you-- We are thinking of you and wanting you to know that our hearts and prayers go out to you. Your mom was a great lady and we will miss her very much. We love you.
Regan Huyck
May 7, 2004
Norm < My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss.
Regan Huyck
Kathy & Raylene Henderson
May 7, 2004
To the Foust Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. The entire family is in our thoughts. Barbara was a wonderful person and so full of life. She will be deeply missed by anyone who knew her.
Love, Kathy & Raylene
Taunya and Eric Brunton
May 7, 2004
Thanks Aunt Barb for all you taught me and for all the fond memories of being at your house. I love you.
Taun
Jamie Hale
May 7, 2004
To the Fousts:
I don't know what to say except that I am so deeply sorry for your loss and that Barbara will never be forgotten by anyone who knew her. A person filled with so much love, so much spirt, will never be forgotten. My love to all of you.
Provident Credit Union
May 7, 2004
Our thoughts are with your family. Take care of each other.
George Wilder
May 7, 2004
Norm & Family,
I can't express enough sympathy for you and your family. No one knows what your going through at this time.
I know how much you loved Barbara and how much she loved YOU!
Sincerly,
George L. Wilder
Lloyd & Patsy Sasser
May 7, 2004
With all our love,
Lloyd,Patsy,Kim,Josh & Kaitlyn
Zanne Walls
May 7, 2004
I've known Barbara almost my entire life (Saundra and I became friends at age 6). Her amazing strength and powerful love will always live with me. She will be very missed. All my love and prayers go out to her family.
David @ Melody (Foust) Caldwell
May 7, 2004
Barbara I will miss you forever. Norman and girls, We are so sorry for your lose. What else can we say. We love you all.
Love Mel and Dave
Raymond & Gaylene Miller
May 7, 2004
To the Foust family, and friends,
We were so very sorry to hear about you loss. You are in our thoughts.
Love, Ray and Gaylene Miller
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