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Mathew Foster Obituary
MATHEW STEELE FOSTER, age 22 died Saturday, October 8, 2005 in Palm Beach, FL. Mathew was born October 12, 1982 in Washington, DC to Frederick David and Jeannie Lynn (nee Steele) Foster. He was the youngest of four boys. He was an avid surfer, musician and fisherman. Mathew attended Highland School, Warrenton, VA from Kindergarten through 12th grade and then graduated from Florida Atlantic University in May 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology. Mathew worked as a Private Investigator and loved animals, his friends and family.
Survivors include his parents, David and Jeannie Foster of Haymarket, VA; three brothers, Joshua Foster of Mobile, AL, Jason Foster of Leesburg, VA and Christopher Foster of Fairfax, VA and his paternal grandmother, Eleanor Wright Foster of Scottsdale, AZ.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West Street, Manassas with The Reverend Vinnie Lainson officiating. Interment private.
A memorial contribution may be made in the form of a donation to Trinity Episcopal Church Homeless Fund, 9325 West Street, Manassas, VA or SPCA of Northern Virginia, P.O. Box 100220, Arlington, VA 22210-3220 in memory of Mathew Foster.
Condolences may be sent to www.pricefh.com.
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Danielle Winn
October 22, 2005
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Foster and Family-
I had the great priviledge of meeting Mat my senior year at Lynn. I gave him his tour the first day of his freshman year. Mat has a heart of gold. A very caring and loving person. I was thrilled when he decided to stay down here after graduation, and how happy he was when he landed his first job as an investigator, his new townhouse, the arrival of Tanner, and his new Mazda. I will always cherish the wonderful memories Mat and I shared the past 4 years.
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.
Louis Ferlanti
October 14, 2005
The Foster Family and Friends
I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of your son Matt. I had the privilege of having Matt as one of my best employees. Matt was an extremely intelligent, considerate, polite and sweet caring person. He was one of those rare team players that loved what he did and was available to anyone that needed him. He was well liked by all of his fellow investigators and office staff. Matt touched the lives of each of us and will be remembered as one of the giants in my company for a very long time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all who knew this remarkable young man. If there is anything I can do for your family during this difficult time, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Heather Wakefield
October 12, 2005
To Mat's family and friends,
Mat was one of the youngest and newest investigators on our staff and yet he was one of the best. In a short period of time I grew to trust him with my most important investigative assignments, knowing he would do his very best. I am so sorry for Mat's family and friends who miss him. We will miss him too.
Patrick Heelen
October 12, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Foster,
I just heard about your son, and wanted to let you know how sorry I am. We will be sure to keep you in our prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Patrick
Layne Family
October 12, 2005
Jeannie & family - we are so sad to hear of your loss and we send you and your family our prayers. Our love- the Layne family
Stephen Wright
October 12, 2005
I'm not sure anyone reads the guest book, but I feel it's a good time to get feelings out. Matt was a good friend while growing up, the best I had in fact. He was a solid person, who knew what he thought and who he was. I will never forget his attitude and what it taught me. He will be missed very much.
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