John Foster Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Foster, 69, died March 29, 2011 at his home. He was born in Charleston, WV on October 25, 1941. He was a lifelong resident of St. Albans, WV. John graduated from St. Albans High School in 1959. He graduated from West Virginia University in Petroleum Engineering in 1964. He worked for Columbia Gas, Buffalo Resources, and as an independent consultant. John enjoyed golf, fishing, sharing his music (especially jazz), playing bridge, crosswords, writing short stories and poetry, and living on and looking at the Coal River. John was preceded in death by his father William Foster, mother Margery McFarland, and brother Bill Foster. He is survived by siblings, Mark Foster, Laurie Turley, Lisa Barr, and Kaden Foster. Additionally he is survived by his children Todd Foster (wife Jennifer), Kim Goode (husband Jeff), and Erin Rudge (husband Mike) and six grandchildren Sydney, Bryce, Audrey, Anthony, Maddie, and Gabriel. He had many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. John had a distinct presence whether exhibited by his appearance, intelligence, writing, or with his unforgettable voice. He will be greatly missed by many. We love you Dad, Granddaddy, John... Visitation will be from 1-3 pm Saturday, April 2 with funeral service immediately following at Bartlett Chapman Funeral Home 6th Ave. St. Albans. Friends and family are also welcome to join together for stories and reflections celebrating John's life at the Coal River Education Center in Tornado immediately following the funeral service.