We ask you to join us in celebrating the wonderful life of Francis Eileen Foster, who, on September 29, 2011, on the Feast of St Michael and all Angels, at the grand age of 84, was raised to heaven by the love and prayers of her family and friends surrounding her bed and around the country.
She was born on June 17, 1927 in Covington, KY, the first of three daughters of Herbert and Elzada Foster. Graduating Salutatorian from Dixie Heights HS in 1945, she then attended the University of Kentucky, having been awarded The Seagram's Scholarship. Graduating in 1949, Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Medical Technology, she moved to Gallipolis Ohio and worked at Holzer Hospital. There she met and later married a gentleman sharing the same last name, the love of her life, Daniel Foster, on December 18, 1952.
She embraced Joshua 24:15, "As for me and my house, We will serve the Lord". And serve she did. Eileen was at her happiest when she was involved in activities that helped others. When Dan was stationed at Camp Lejeune in the early seventies, Eileen's name and "Can-Do" spirit was well known by the Base Chaplains. She taught and was Superintendant of Sunday School, created the Living Nativity Scene, and was a Senior Girl Scout Leader. Her Magnum opus, in collaboration with Chaplain Goode, was a week long Christian Day Camp where she was appropriately known by the camp name "Happy". In 1972, General Bohn awarded her Marine Corps Wife of the Year, recognizing her many contributions that enhanced the lives of Active Duty Marines and their families while stationed at Camp Lejeune.

Settling in Cape Carteret after Dan's retirement in 1974, Eileen became an integral member of the Cape Carteret Rescue Squad as a Volunteer EMT, continued her love of Girl Scouting in the NC Coastal Pines Region, and joined her beloved Margaret Johnson at White Oak Elementary School as Miss Johnson's aide. Together they enriched so many young students lives. Most importantly, she joined the loving church family of St. Peter's-By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, in Swansboro, where she taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. Active in the ECW she coordinated and participated in fundraising and outreach activities including The Hem of His Garment, where she was known for her sorting and matching of the shoes. Friends and family will fondly remember Eileen's generous heart and sense of humor.

She is survived by her son and his wife, Rick and Teresa Foster of Elkridge MD, her daughter and her husband, Denise and Bob Hersh of Chesapeake, VA, beloved grandchildren; Nick, Daniel, Stephen, Robert, Andrew, and Kendalyn, cherished nieces, nephews and special friends; Flavia Neto, Yolanda Christian, Guy St John, and the Haughinberry family. She is now in eternal joy and peace with her husband Dan, son Fred, granddaughter Tegan, parents; Elzada and Herbert Foster, and sisters; Dee Doe and Mary Elaine.
We will be celebrating her life at St Peter's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Monday, October 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM. Burial Services to continue at noon, Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, NC. The family will receive friends at Jones Funeral Home in Swansboro, Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
For those who prefer donations in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St Peter's By-the- Sea Memorial Garden and Columbarium Fund, 503 W Broad Street, Swansboro, NC 28584.
She brought us joy...we loved her well.
Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 9:30am at St.Peter's-by-the Sea Episcopal Church in Swansboro, NC.
Burial will follow at 12 Noon at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.