Saturday, February 16, 2013

Lee Ben Foster



Lee Ben Foster, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 in Poteau.  Lee was born June 2, 1931 in Poteau to Siegel E. & Reola E. (Webb) Foster.  He was a 1949 graduate of Poteau High School.  He retired in 1977 as a Master Sgt. with the US Air Force, after 26 years of service.  He also retired from the U.S. Forestry Department on October 1, 1993.  He was past president of the Fair Board and was a member of the LeFlore County Cattleman’s Association. 

Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Marge” of the home; daughter, Micky S. Foster of Poteau, OK; 2 sons & daughters in law Donald L.  & Sherri D. Foster  of Wichita, KS, Ronald G. & Juanita F. Foster of Sapulpa, OK; 5 Grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 brother in law, Floyd W. Schmid of Farwell, MI; sister in law, Helen Schmid of Mountain Grove, MO; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 1 pm, Monday, February 18, 2013 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK.  Pallbearers will be  Marc Willis, Danny Wann, Chris Foster, Chris Fenton, Kevin Fenton, Johnny Baker.  Honorary pallbearers will be Braden Foster, Wyatt Foster, Bill Willis, Bob Carter, Dustin Foster, Benjamin Foster.

The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
In Lieu of flowers request the family requests that donations be made to the Military Dog Program. 


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