Elizabeth “Betty” Foster

Elizabeth “Betty” Foster, 81, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister and aunt passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Nov. 19, 2014, two days shy of her 82nd birthday.

Betty was born on Nov. 21, 1932 in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Roy D. Gattis and late Nevia L. Wackerley. As a military wife, Betty traveled extensively over her lifetime and made her home in Alaska starting in 1970. She had a truly wonderful spirit with an iron-willed strength and was treasured by her family for her combination of kindness, love and wit. She will be deeply missed by all.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Edward “Bill” Foster. She was the loving mother of Linda “Diane” (Marvin) Holt of Woodlands, Texas, Pam (Bob) Golden of Stephens City, Virginia, Rhonda “Ronie” (Rick) Moose of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Edwina “Eddie” (John) Fedoris of Bend, Oregon, Steve (Tracy) Foster of Big Lake, Tim (Rita) Foster of Palmer, and Joey (Tammy) Foster of Peters Creek.

She was a loving grandmother to Michael Ford, Amey (Roman) Armachain, Adam Foster, Chris Ford, Brian (Natalie) Terry, Brianne Golden (John) Price, Carissa Golden, Stevie (Andy) Frakes, Ashly Robinson, Jessica Fedoris, Kaitlyn Fedoris, Jared Foster, Samantha Foster, and Michael Marie Foster.

Betty was also a cherished great-grandmother of Emily, Cameron, Ryann, Taylor, Kade, Olivia, Brooklyn, Tyler, Matthew, Kylie, Aleise and Ian.

She was preceded in death by her loving grandson, Cory Allen Foster.

A private celebration of life was Nov. 22 where her ashes were sprinkled by airplane over some of Betty’s favorite places around Alaska.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested that memorial contributions be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research.