Jan 30 2008 01:15 PM
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David Joel Foster of Chester went home suddenly, but peacefully to the Lord Jan. 19. He was 53 years old. David was born and raised in the Central Valley farm areas in and around Sacramento. He graduated from Rancho Cordova High School. He moved to the Lake Almanor Basin in 1991. He was a man of integrity, had an infectious laugh and did not have a mean bone in his body.
His love of the outdoors contributed to his hiking, fishing and biking. His "fishing" stories were honest and he enjoyed snow shoeing in the winter months, as well. David loved the music of his generation, and the last music he listened to was The Eagles "new" CD, "Long Road Out Of Eden," which be enjoyed.
He liked the N.Y. Mets but loved the SF Giants and Oakland Athletics. He played little league as a child, and saw his "first" live ball game at Candlestick with the Giants hosting the Mets, in the early 60s. The Mets won, which started David's love for the N.Y. team, but at least be did not like the Yankees, a sentiment shared by most of his friends.
As a young boy and through high school, David ran cross-country. He loved cooking and baking and was a very respectable, chef having worked at Wildwood in the past where he cooked for "the girls." He was a great guy to have in charge of the barbecue, for all to enjoy. In addition, his genuine love of people lead him to care deeply for others and his generous spirit will always be remembered by those who were fortunate to know him.
David was a "special child of God" and his faith helped him through many trials and tribulations of life. He will be remembered for going the extra mile when it came to his family and friends. His passing has left all who loved and knew him with a piece of their heart taken to heaven by him.
David is survived by his mother, Muriel and stepfather Gene of Rancho Cordova; his dad, Bob of Merced; brothers Marc of Carmichael and Scott of Denver, Colo. He was an uncle to his brother's three children, and is missed by all who knew him. The family is in financial need to pay for the final disposition of David's remains, his mortgage payment, etc. Contributions will be deeply appreciated and may be sent to: The David Fund, c/o Marc Foster, 4200 Manzanita Avenue, Apt. 17, Carmichael, CA 95608. A memorial service is pending at Lake Almanor Community Church and details will be forthcoming. Let us all remember, this family in our prayers, especially David's mom, Muriel, with requests of compassion and strength during this difficult ordeal.
