Celebrant Pam Meily Vetter


	Celebrating Life Everyone Has A Story...

Richard Harrison Foster was born in Huntington Park, California, to his parents Arline and William Foster in 1926. A few years later, his brother Bill was born. When Richard was six years old, the family moved to Orange County where he would live for the next 75 years. From a young age, Richard had a grand imagination that developed from spending time by himself. His uncle taught him to work with his hands by building projects with Richard. Richard had many dreams for a future by educating himself.

Hard working throughout his life, as a teenager Richard worked in the orange groves which filled Anaheim at that time in history. He tended to the trees and worked on irrigation projects. After graduating from Anaheim High School, he volunteered to join the Merchant Marines during World War II. He served our country on a tanker that ventured into the Philippines during the war. When he returned home, he quickly gained a job grinding brake shoes for cars. Richard had a great love of automobiles, trains, and boats throughout his life. When he welcomed his son, Mark, into the world, he shared his love of automobiles with the next generation by taking his son to the races and car shows. Beyond his hobbies, Richard provided for his family by working at AT&T for 30 years.

Richard was married for 28 years to the love of his life, Frankie. They were more than partners, more than husband and wife, because they were truly best friends. Together, they enjoyed time in many clubs and service organizations. Richard was an active member of the Corvette and Shelby/Cobra Car Clubs, Hollywood Yacht Club, United States Power Squadrons, the Orange County Model Engineers, and several Masonic organizations. After retiring from AT&T, he enjoyed working so much he returned to a job working in maintenance for another eight years at the John Wayne Airport.

Richard enjoyed everything, leading a very active life. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, generous friend, and a loving, caring husband. He will be deeply missed. Richard will be remembered by his wife Frankie; five sons Mark, Dale, Bob, Ron, and Dan; eight grandchildren Lloyd, Kevin, Darren, Brian, Heather, Ben, Christina, and Sean; three great-grandchildren Ezra, Andreya, and Brianna; and his many friends. Richard’s attitude about death was clear: Life goes on, we carry forward and make the best of what there is in life. Most importantly, he always wanted the best for his family and friends, especially their happiness.

Memorial donations are welcome in Richard Foster’s name to the American Heart Association www.AmericanHeart.org www.AmericanHeart.org or American Lung Association www.LungUSA.org.