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Lymon Foss Obituary

Foss, Lymon L. - Of Roseville Age 79 Passed away August 29, 2003. Lymon was born August 6, 1924 at Hatton, North Dakota and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Josephine Foss; sister, Mardell Opitz; and close aunts and uncles. Lymon is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Dorothy; sons, Daniel (Lori) Foss, St. Paul and James Foss, St. Paul; daughters, Susan Foss, St. Paul, Pamela L. Forbes of Phoenix, Arizona; three grandchildren, Cassie Foss, Chrissie and Denise Symonds; brother, Carell (Bonnie) Foss of Fargo, North Dakota; sister, Thyrone Monoco of Fargo, North Dakota; sister-in-law, Pat (Russ) Lundberg of Duluth; brother-in-law, Robert (Elaine) Wedan of Largo, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. A veteran of WWII, Life member of St. Paul Chapter 2 D.A.V. and 17th Airborne Division, Association Member of Rosetown American Legion, and member of Salem Covenant Church, New Brighton. Retired employee of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, State of Minnesota. He served as President of the BOD of BACA; also served for many years on the Board of Directors of Homeward Bound, Inc., New Hope, MN. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at SALEM COVENANT CHURCH, 2655 N.W. 5th St., New Brighton. Visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM at the ROSEVILLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2245 N. Hamline Ave. (651)631-2727 and one hour prior to service Wednesday at church. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Phoenix Residence, 135 Colorado St. E. St. Paul, MN 55107 or Salem Covenant Church.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2003.

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Tom Ludden

September 4, 2003

Our prayers are with your family.



The Luddens

HANDI

September 2, 2003

We enjoyed working with you

Han Lee

September 2, 2003

Dear Dorothy:

I have been following your emails that you sent to Bob Odman, and was thinking about a visit with Lymon. The only way now appears to be in Heaven when I get to go there.

Bless you that you have been such a terrific companion to him. We shall all miss him.



Yours,

Han and Young

Janet Giesen

September 2, 2003

I enjoyed working with Lymon. Sorry for your loss.

David & Kathryn Beebe

September 1, 2003

Dearest Dorothy & Family:



When we have reached the end of ourselves, we have reached the beginning of God.



You are with us in loving prayers.

Bill,Marilyn&Matthew Beaman

August 31, 2003

Dorothy, our love & prayers are with you at this time, and always.

Uncle Lymon held a special place in our hearts.

Bill, Marilyn, & Matthew Beaman

Jeanne Granlund

August 31, 2003

Dorothy, I was so sorry to hear about Lymon. My prayers are with you and your family.

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