Joseph John "Jack" Foster

Jack went peacefully to be with Jean, his loving wife of 72 years. Jack and Jean were married March 7, 1942. Jack had many occupations during his life: working in the oil fields in Oklahoma, working on the dam at Lake McConaughy, owning restaurants, and an apartment building. Jack served in the US Army during WW2 in the 17th Airborne Glider Division. He saw action in the Battle of the Bulge for which he was awarded the Bronze Star with V for valor and bravery. After his honorable discharge, Jack and Jean moved to Iowa and began farming. In 1958 they moved to Colorado. Jack hired on at Jack Frost Meat Co. driving a meat truck. After a few years, Jack and fellow driver bought the meat routes in Eastern Colorado. Several years later that partnership dissolved and Jack started Polar Meat Co., which flourish. After 12 years on the meat truck, Jack sold the business on Dayton St. and bought a building on Cottonwood St. in Downtown Denver. Again, a strictly wholesale meat company. The Eastern route was later taken over by his son, Steven. After a number of years, the meat business changed, Jack sold the building and closed Jack Frost. Proud of owing money to no one, Jack retired at 58. In retirement, they in Denver CO, Green Valley AZ, and back to Denver. Finally residing at Harvard Square Assisted Living, where he passed away. Jack was a wonderful person beloved by all with a great sense of humor that attracted many friends wherever he lived. Jack is survived by Brother Max Foster; sons Steven, Gregg and wife Darlene, Grandson Dale and wife Tonya, Great Granddaughter Kiersten, and Great Great Granddaughter Rayna. He was preceded in death by his son Phillip and beloved wife, Jean. May He Rest in Peace.

Arrangements under the direction of Advantage Aurora Chase Chapel, Aurora, CO.