Marvin Wayne Foster

Marvin Wayne Foster, 73 Walker, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, with his family at his side, nearly nine years after being given a prognosis of two weeks to live. He was born Jan. 2, 1937, in Bellvue, CO, to Elmer N. Foster and Freda L. Huppe Foster.

In his most precious last nine years, Marvin became an active member at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church where he greatly enjoyed the friendship of the congregation and strengthened his walk with Christ.

Marvin truly enjoyed nurturing his animals, his garden and flowers. He spent many hours fishing and playing cards with his grandchildren who were very special to him.

Prior to his illness, Marvin followed his dream of having a small farm in Missouri, relocating his family to the El Dorado Springs area in 1973 from Northern Colorado. During his farming years, Marvin raised cattle, hogs, sheep, goats and rare breed animals, numerous varieties of poultry and he custom baled hay.

He was always pleased to host youth and pre-school groups to tour the farm, especially in the spring when there were lots of young to see and hold. For numerous years, Marvin was an active Vernon County Youth Fair volunteer and a 4-H leader with the Vernon County Hustlers 4-H Club.

While living in Colorado, Marvin did construction work and owned and operated a used furniture and antique store.

Marvin served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962, spending most of his time in Germany. He served with a unit guarding the construction of the Berlin Wall.

He attended Cache LaPondre Schools in LaPondre, CO.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Stanley Foster.

Survivors include three daughters – Debbie Jones, and her husband, Bob – Lebanon, Elaine Wild – Peoria, IL, and Terry Messer – Nevada; three grandchildren – Kayla Messer – Nevada, Evan Wild and Alanna Wild – both of Peoria, IL; one great-granddaughter, Liberty – Nevada; two sisters, Louise Glich – Gray County, SC, and Thelma Morgan – of the State of Washington, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, in the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, Dederick, with Mark Mitchell officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dederick.

Those who wish may contribute in his memory to the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.

You may view the obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.