Garry Foster Fort St. John, British Columbia Obituary

Garry Foster

<p>Garry Foster was born on May 17, 1946 in the Providence, Fort St. John Hospital to Erving and Verna Foster, making him the younger of 2 siblings. Garry&#39;s mother passed away when he was only 5 years old. When Garry was 11 years old his father was remarried to May Bennet. In those days the population of Fort St. John was lucky to be&nbsp;500 people. Garry went to school in Fort St. John and graduated in 1965. He worked after high school for his Uncle Aubrey at Aubrey&#39;s Sport Centre which is where he developed his interest in hunting. While hunting with Ray Eklund he met Ray&#39;s sister Sandra, They went together for a few years before getting married in October of 1969. Garry worked as a firefighter at the Department of Transport for a year and a half and then began what was to be a lifetime career in the Financial; Service Industry. He worked for Mutual Life of Canada, which later became Sun Life, for 35 years and retired at the age of 56. Garry did everything with his beloved wife Sandra, the two could not be separated. Garry found God&#39;s way and started to serve the Lord at the age of 29 which he continued in faith up until his passing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Garry was predeceased by his mother Verna, father Erving, step mother May and his sister Donna. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Sandra as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.&nbsp;</p> <p>Funeral services for Garry will be held Thursday, September 17th at 2:00 pm. Due to restrictions caused by COVID, please use the teleconference number below to hear the service. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy can be made in Garry&#39;s memory to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Cancer Treatment Fund.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/l35HCj1EyLY"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Funeral Service Recording&nbsp;</span></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/_Gd_Lr6R41g"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Graveside Recording</span></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
May 17, 1946 - September 13, 202005/17/194609/13/2020
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Cliff and Donna Folk
October 5, 2020
Rest in peace Garry, you are now in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You were very well thought of by both Cliff and I.

Sandra, the cancer and terrible pain is gone from Garry now. He is at peace.  

Although you will be lost without him, rest assured ... Continue Reading
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Renee Hazel Woodford
September 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Gary will be missed by many.
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Joyce west
September 19, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sandra. He was such a caring and gentle man.
Joyce West and family
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Gene and Mary Daniel
September 18, 2020
Sincere condolences on Garry's passing to Sandra and all Garry's relatives.  He was a good, honest businessman, and always a gentle man.
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Robert & Jean Amon
September 18, 2020
Our sincere condolences Sandra.  He will be greatly missed.
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Caroline Peters
September 17, 2020
My sincere condolences Sandra.  He was a gentleman and a kind soul.  He will be missed greatly.  Prayers for you.
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Linda Eeles
September 17, 2020
So sorry Sandra. So thankful that your dear Gary was a very faithful Godly man. Your loss is Heavens gain
Lovingly, Ken & Linda Eeles
Linda is Nita Fair's sister. I lived up there many year ago. (Linda Lennox)
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Guest
September 16, 2020
With deepest sympathy, our thoughts are with you Auntie Sandra. Love Travis & Caiden
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John Herron & family
September 16, 2020
Fond memories of a special friend for over seventy years.
We crossed many bridges together.
Rest in peace Garry.
Our thoughts are with you Sandra & family.
Sincere condolences
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Diana Foster
September 15, 2020
Hugggs to the family, he will be so missed
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