Jon Alan Foster

Jon Alan Foster, 68, of Burlington, died at 4:53 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011 in his home after his fifth vigilant battle with cancer. Born on September 29, 1942 in Burlington, he was the son of Louis Alvon and Mildred R. "Budde" (Grant) Foster. He married Veda Hunsaker Morgan on November 19, 1999 in Fort Madison. He was previously married to Joan Elaine Fletcher. That marriage was blessed with three wonderful sons, Scott, Damon and Lance. Jon was a supervisor at many manufacturing facilities in the Burlington area, more recently working for Exide until its closure in May 2001. He was a member of First Methodist Church in Fort Madison. He loved golfing, the Chicago Cubs and his model train sets.. He enjoyed being outside in his yard and traveling. He adored his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Survivors include; his wife Veda Foster of Burlington; his mother Budde Foster of Burlington; five sons; Scott (Monica) Foster of Clermont, Florida, Damon (Heidi) Foster of Burlington, Lance (April) Foster of Holland, Michigan, Jeff (Linda) Morgan of Montrose and David (Nancy) Morgan of Fort Madison; eight grandchildren; Jacob Cole Foster, Ariel Lynn Foster, Kaden Foster, ...[more]

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na Foster, Kenli Foster, Shasta Locke, Kara Pothitakis and Kris Junkins; seven step-grandchildren; a sister, Judy Nesius of Burlington; a brother, Bob Foster of Burlington; niece Nancy Nesius Ell of Burlington; and nephews, Bret Foster, Chris Foster, Donnie Foster, and Mick Foster. He was preceded in death by his father, and one nephew, Brad Nesius. The funeral service for Mr. Foster will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12th at the First Methodist Church in Fort Madison. The Rev. Brenda Goodall will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11th in Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been established for First Methodist Church, Fort Madison, The University of Iowa Cancer Research Foundation, the Burlington Homeless Shelter, the Burlington Area Battered Women's Shelter and Great River Hospice.