Foster, Douglas Craig

Douglas Craig Foster, 62, of North Liberty, passed away at his home Monday, June 24, 2013, surrounded by family. As were his wishes, he will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at the family farm, 2395 Halfmoon Ave. NW, North Liberty, IA 52317, from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

Douglas is survived by his wife, Susan Foster; daughter, Traci (Chad) Wood of North Liberty; son, Jason (Jody) Foster of Harris, Minn.; three grandchildren: Colton Wood and Kenadi Wood, both of North Liberty and Jared Foster of Harris, Minn.; brothers, Larry (Judy) Phippen of Atlantic, Jack (Alberta) Phippen of Council Bluffs and Keith (Karen) Foster of Redding, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one niece and one nephew.

Douglas Craig Foster was born July 29, 1950, to Harry Joe and Loretta Mae (Duskin) Foster in Council Bluffs, Iowa. On Feb. 14, 1971, he married Susan Tessman in Audubon, Iowa. Douglas worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 35 years before retiring in 2005. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. Douglas loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Published in The Gazette June 26, 2013.