Tom Foster's Obituary
Tom Foster, 77, of Lewes DE, passed away of Glioblastoma on December 20, 2023, in Lewes, DE. He was originally from St Clair Pa. He was a dedicated loving Husband with an acerbic dry wit. He enjoyed reading, working outside, traveling, singing bass, the beach, yoga, good food, his coffee group, playing cards, music, family, and all things Penn State. He tried to practice the stoic path of life in everything he did.
Tom is survived by his wife of 47 years, Louise A Foster, his sister Ruth Foster Bernitsky and brother-in-law Bernard Bernitsky, brother-in-law Tom Krotchko and wife Hollis, and sister-in-law Joyce Hengstenberg and husband Peter, Suzanne Arujo and husband Erick. He was also loved by his nieces Elizabeth Krotchko , Carol Bernitsky, Kathryn Foster, Debbie Marsh, Demi Arujo, Kathleen Jenkins, and nephews Andrew Krotchko, Michael Jenkins, Edward Foster, and Tom Bernitsky. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Edward Foster, and his brother Edward Foster. He was a graduate of St Clair High School and went on to pursue higher education at Penn State University and Georgetown University.
Tom proudly served in the Army for three years working at NIH. After his military service he embarked on a successful career as an Electrical Engineer at Atlantic Research and later worked in IT at the DIA. Tom and his wife lived in Silver Spring Md until Tom retired in 2008. At that time they moved full time to their home in Lewes, DE.
Tom was an active member of the Lions Club of Rehoboth Beach, DE, and served on the Wolfe Pointe Board of Directors. He found joy and fulfillment in giving back to his community.
While in Maryland, Tom worshipped and sang at Heritage Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Silver Spring, Maryland. In his free time in Delaware, he enjoyed worship at Coolspring Presbyterian Church.
A memorial service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at Coolspring Presbyterian church on January 20, 2024 at 1:00. Contributions can be made to the Lion's Club ramp project Milton DE, Delaware Hospice, or Coolspring Presbyterian church in honor of Tom's memory.
Please join us in remembering and honoring the life of Tom Foster, a dedicated and patriotic individual who made a positive impact on the lives of those around him.
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