He was born October 17, 1923 in Houston, TX to Ross Andrew Foster and Ruby Beatrice Reynolds Foster. Frank was the second oldest of 5 children.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Ruby Foster, Ross Alton Foster Jr., Hilda Mary “Pinky” Foster Edwards, and the love of his life, Mary Alean Cain Foster. Frank and Alean were married on July 29, 1944 for 69 years before her death. He leaves one daughter, Pamela Sue Foster Polk, and son-in-law, Leonard Earl Polk; two grandsons, whom he adored and could do no wrong: Matthew Alan Polk, Trenton Scott Polk, and wife, Karin Amis Polk; and of course the great grands were his pride and joy too: Trevor Dylan Polk, Alexis Taylor Polk, Mason Tanner Polk, Noah Jadon Polk, Aidan Trace Polk, and Judah Nathaniel Polk; two siblings: Billy Ray Foster, Texarkana, Texas and Ada Ruth Foster Kollmann, Columbus, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Frank liked talking about all of his adventures in the shop with his dad; and all the cold nights during his service in the Army Aircorp. He worked in a grocery store, stocking and sacking groceries for the neighborhood clients at Kline’s grocery store while in high school.
He enlisted in the Army Aircorp, April 1943, and was proud to serve his country. After his discharge, he returned to Houston, Texas and began his career with Texaco in 1947. While working at Texaco, he designed off-shore drilling rigs, among other oil drilling structures. He retired from Texaco in 1983, as an assistant manager in the Producing Department.
Woodworking was his main hobby. Many of you may have some pieces in your home that he designed for you or repaired what had been broken. He loved working with his hands, and he loved helping others when he could.
He was a long-time member of Christian Temple Assemblies of God and volunteered in the print shop and other areas as needed. He was patient, kind and loved the Lord with all of his heart.
