"Mike and Cindy, So sorry to hear about your loss! She was a wonderful lady and will be missed! Thinking about you both and sending hugs!"
In loving memory of
E. Virginia Foster
March 18, 2018
E. Virginia Foster, age 97, of Quincy, died on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 7:32 a.m. in her home.
She was born January 21, 1921 in Barry, Illinois the daughter of Joseph F. and Ruth Potter Redshaw. February 5, 1940 she married Daniel M. Foster Keytesville, MO. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1998, after 58 years of marriage.
Virginia was raised on a farm North of Barry, IL. She graduated from Barry High School in 1938 and from Western Illinois Teachers College in 1940. She then went on to teach all eight grades in a one room school house in Pike County. Virginia was a very sought-after substitute elementary teacher in Quincy public schools for over 40 years, and she was requested by teachers and principals alike. Virginia enjoyed teaching, and she loved the children. However, her first love was her family, and she made her husband, her son and his wife, and her grandchildren and great grandchilden her number one priority. Virginia embodied what it meant to be a wife, a mother, a mother-in-law, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She was a kind and thoughtful person who knew no enemies. She will be greatly missed.
Virginia was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Michael (Cindy) J. Foster of Quincy; three grandchildren: Lisa (Tony) Kline of Overland Park, KS; Laura (Keith) Carter of Austin, TX; and David (Aimee) Foster of St. Louis, MO; six great grandchildren: Evan, Landon, and Parker Kline; Sadie Virginia Carter; and Daniel and Henry Foster; and a nephew, Greg (Jen) Redshaw of Phoenix, AZ.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother William.
Services: 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Burial: Parklawn Cemetery, Barry, IL
Memorials: Quincy Public School Foundation or Salvation Army Hometown Endowment Fund.
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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"Mike so sorry to hear this news. Aunt Virginia and Uncle Dan were very special to me in so many ways. Will always think of them most fondly."
"A lovely obituary. She sounds like she was quite an interesting, accomplished and lovely person. I am sorry that you have lost her."
"Virginia was such a sweet and wonderful person and neighbor! She always had a smile and kind voice when we would walk by when my sister and I were kids and when walking our dogs. She will be so missed. The block won't be the same. Known her since 2 years old!! She lived and long and meaningful life! God bless her!"
"Mike and Cindy, we are so sorry to hear about your mother. I am sure you will enjoy many years of memories. We are in Okinawa, Japan visiting Lindsay and her family but we wanted to send you our condolences. Thoughts and prayers to your family."
"Mike, I enjoyed your mothers wisdom and her stories she would tell me. She was always proud of her family and shared many pictures of her grandchildren and Great grandchildren with me when I would sit with her on her porch. When my children were young they would always want to go with me to Mrs Fosters to cut grass so they could sit and talk with her. She will be missed."
"May the angels carry her into paradise. There was no one like this sweet lady. Always could get a smile from her with such a kind and caring attitude. I loved watching her and Mike talk for it was such a sign of love and respect for how important family is. Virginia will be missed and truly touched my heart."
"Mike and Cindy, so sorry she's gone. What a nice lady she was. I loved her laugh. Prayers and love to all of you."
"Mike, Cindy and the Foster Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Lisa?s Gma! I always remember her at your house laughing with us or at us when I was there eating all your food! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! She was an amazing lady and will be missed! Love you all! Jaime"
"Mike, our sincere condolences on your mother's passing. I only met her once, and she was delightful. Bob enjoyed the "handyman" work he did for her; she was so pleasant to be around. I know she cherished her family and that she will be missed."
"Dear Mike, Cindy and family. We?re so sorry for your loss and also that we will not be able to attend the services for her. We will catch up with you when we return from our trip."
"Sorry to read of your mother?s passing. Your mom was a class mate of my dad?s in Barry. She married your dad who worked with my father-in-law @ Gardner?s & also went camping. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Your mom, my mom & my mother-in-law were very proper ladies."
"I had the pleasure of taking care of Viginia in the last couple months and absoutely loved it!!! I very much enjoyed our visits in the kitchen and in the living room!! Family was always at the top of her list to talk about!!! My favorite thing was to make her laugh or giggle!!!! She will be greatly missed!!!! All of the family is in my thoughts and prayers!!! WONDERFUL FAMILY!!!"
"Mike and Cindy, so sorry to hear of your mom?s passing. She must have so proud of you and your family. She was a very accomplished lady herself! Our thoughts and prayers are with you."