Walter Foster

Walter Foster, 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed peacefully and was rejoined with his wife on Monday, August 2, 2021.
Walter was born in Sherman, TX March 5, 1942 to Harris C. Foster, Sr. and Doris Virginia Bost. He graduated from Howe High School in 1960. In 1963 he married the love of his life Lavon Barnes and moved with her to Chicago, Illinois. After returning to Texas, he worked for 10 years at Alcan Cable as a buyer. After starting a family, when faced with relocating outside of Texas, Walter returned to college to obtain his journeyman electrical license and began working as a buyer at Hurst Electric where he ultimately retired from. During his life he was an active member and past Worshipful Master of Estelle Masonic Lodge No. 582 until his wife's disability. After his wife’s passing to find a connection to community again, Walter found enjoyment learning to dance and prior to COVID restrictions would attend Senior Dances anytime given the opportunity.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lavon Barnes Foster and son-in-law, Adam Thompson.
Walter is survived by his daughters Michelle Foster Thompson and Donna Kay Schroeder and son-in-law, Clifford, grandchildren Phillip Thompson and wife Rachel, Caleb Thompson and Shelby Schroeder, sister Barbara Stambaugh and brother-in-law William Stambaugh, and many nieces and nephews.
He was loved by many and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.