Lee Foster

(From Clark Funeral Home)

William “Lee” Foster, born 19 August 1932 in Newton County, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord on 17 May 2015, after an extended illness. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Ethyl Fennimore Foster, and a sister, Betty Ann Foster. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Dixon Foster (married 23 May 1952); a son, Michael Foster and wife, Mary Vandiver Foster; a daughter, Denise Foster Bicknell and husband, Tim Bicknell; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one brother, Bobby R. Foster; one sister, Doris McLaughlin and husband, Harry; numerous cousins and many friends. 

Lee attended West Benton School for 8 years, Neosho High School for 4 years and Joplin Jr. College. He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a B.S. in Accounting. Lee attended Wichita State where he worked on his Master’s in Business and he served our country in the Naval Reserves for eight years. Lee was employed by Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas in the accounting department. He was asked to attend the first computer class and was transferred to data processing where he became a supervisor in data processing in the finance department. Lee and his brother purchased their father’s business, Foster Produce in 1971. They, along with Jack Bishop, built the new market on South Rangeline in Joplin, Missouri in 1976. Lee attended First Christian Church in Derby, Kansas and served in various capacities including Board of Directors, Treasurer and Sunday School teacher. He also attended College Heights Christian Church in Joplin, Missouri and Oakwood Christian Church in Neosho, Missouri. Lee loved traveling, fishing, crossword puzzles, spending time with family, map reading, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Antonio Spurs, and researching his genealogy. He was an avid member of the Gideons International and served in various capacities. 

Taking Matthew 28:18-20 to heart – “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Lee was dearly beloved by his family and will be greatly missed.

The visitation will be prior to the service at 1 pm Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Oakwood Christian Church south on AA Hwy Neosho, Mo 64850

Funeral Service

2:00 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2015
Oakwood Chrisitan Church
south of AA Hwy Neosho, MO. 64850