James Foss
October 4, 1948 - July 13, 2021
Tacoma, Washington - James Michael Foss, M.D. passed away on July 13, 2021. He was born October 4,1948 in Pt.Townsend, WA. to the Rev. William J. Foss and Mrs. Marion M. Dix Foss. Jim graduated from Stadium High School, The University of Washington, and The University of Washington Medical School. He completed his internship and Family Practice Residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. Jim opened his Family Practice office in Parkland and remained there for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife Sue Ellen, son Tory (Giovanna), daughter Marida Davis (Chris), and grandchildren Sawyer and Finley Foss; Nolan, Millie, Erik and Kelsey Davis; brother Stephen(Rosalia), sister Linda Davelaar(Brian); and seven nieces and nephews. Services will be at Lake City Community Church Sunday August 1, 2021 at 2:30.

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for James Foss

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18 Entries

Donna Anderson

March 6, 2022

I just learned of Dr. Foss's passing. He was our family physician for many years and he is deeply missed. We will never forget him. RIP

Jennifer Freudenstein

August 20, 2021

My heart goes out to the family. He was a fantastic doctor! Such a caring person and was blessed he was my physician for almost 30 years! There is no one who compares to him!!

Lisa Morton

August 5, 2021

So sorry to hear James passed away. He was my Doctor for many years. I'm still searching for a Doctor as special as he was. I don't think one exists.

Ronnie & Kim Bryan

August 1, 2021

Dr. Foss was my doctor for 30 years and became my husbands doctor when we got married in 1990. He saw my children told me when I got pregnant with my daughter and told my daughter she was pregnant with our first grandchild before he retired. He will always be remembered as a loving, caring and compassionate man. A great doctor and a good man. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to have known him and to have had him on my side. Rest in heaven Dr. Foss!

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Lisa Boire

July 31, 2021

I'm so sad to hear of the passing of this great man. Dr. Foss was our family doctor until his retirement and we all loved him. My kids never had to wait until tomorrow when they were sick and I can still hear him saying "hi guys" when he entered the exam room. I'll never forget calling his office on a Saturday morning and HE answered the phone! The office was closed but he stayed and saw my child that morning! He was truly a one of a kind doctor. Rest in peace dear man, your caring and compassionate soul will never be forgotten.

Lori Molzan

July 30, 2021

Sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Foss.

He was my primary care doctor forever and saved my life by sending me to the ER.

Always a willing to spend time with patients, listening and truly hearing what we said.

Inspiring, that´s the word that comes to mind when I think of Dr. Foss. I remember the "Why I´m a runner" poster in one of the exam rooms.

Staff that obviously loved him as much as his patients. Rarely saw turnover... that says a lot about the kind of "Boss" he was.

Amazing man ~ the world is a better place because of his commitment to health...and certainly many other things.

Lori Molzan

Julie Talbot

July 29, 2021

James Foss was a kind person and a very good doctor.
My condolences to his family.

Kristen Hillman (Pearcy)

July 29, 2021

Dr. Foss was more than just my family doctor, he was like family. We lived next door to Dr. Foss on Meadow Road in Lakewood when I was just a baby. He was the first person my mom brought me to after I was born. When he started his family practice in Parkland, my parents followed him. Throughout my life he shared moments to celebrated and mourned. He was there to cheer and/or give me a kick in the pants. He was there when I went to college to become a teacher, got married, and had children of my own. He was there for me and my mom when my father was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Dr. James Foss was more that a good doctor. He put the family in Family Practice. He will forever be missed.

Ruth (Jowett, Gilchrist) Whitfeldt

July 28, 2021

So,upset to hear that this gentle man has passed on to his place in Heaven. Jim and I were good friends when we attended church during our school years. We attended Lake Retreat Bible Camp together as well. What fun we all had together with friends from other churches from all over the state. He was always so friendly and compassionate. This is a huge loss for us all. Rest In Eternal Peace my friend. Ruth

Terry Wood

July 28, 2021

Dr. Foss was my family's Dr. for over 25 years. He was always kind, thoughtful and took time to talk to myself and my daughters about their medical concerns. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Sharon Suhre´

July 27, 2021

James Foss was my doctor for many years until his retirement. What a compassionate person and caring man. My condolences to his family as he will be missed but always be remembered and admired by many.

Jodi Morgan

July 27, 2021

Heartbroken. I loved this being and was so lucky to have him as my doctor for my entire family. He wasn't just a doctor, but a fond friend to us all and we adored him.

We send our love and thoughts to his family.

Norm Webstad, Friend and Patient

July 26, 2021

I am very sorry for your loss. Jim was our family doctor or 25 years, he always had time to listen and care for me and my family. We enjoyed many conversations about our families and the huskies. Jim we be missed by so many friends and patients.

K Wiebe

July 26, 2021

Dr. Foss was my doctor from about 1987 until his retirement. He was a wonderful doctor; so kind and compassionate. I believe his advice in 1995 saved my life. I will be forever grateful for his care. Sending love and prayers to the family.

Sue (Florence) Balsiger

July 25, 2021

I have wonderful memories of Jim Foss at Stadium High School. What a remarkable loving, caring, human being throughout his life. Jim will be fondly thought of, and missed by us all.