Bryan Kenneth Foster

Bryan Kenneth Foster, 57, of Longmont, Colorado died June 1, 2009 in rural Jefferson County.Bryan was born October 9, 1951 in Bassett, Nebraska to Kenneth Clayton and Clovis Oleta (Barron) Foster. Following his high school graduation he attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley where he played basketball and was awarded a baseball scholarship. He was later drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals baseball organization and played in their farm system.Bryan married Kari Oleson on Sept 1, 1970 in Dickinson, North Dakota. They had two children, Todd and Kristin. In 1994, Bryan met Bernadine Archuleta Pierce and together with her three daughters, Karissa, Katrina and Kellsie, built their life in Durango and Longmont, Colorado. As a young professional, Bryan worked in the investment industry, focusing on wealth management. He managed Paine Webber offices in Des Moines, Iowa and later in Oklahoma City before moving to Colorado. His most recent endeavor was in real estate.Bryan enjoyed a love and interest for horses from a young age. He most recently invested in cutting horses and competed at the amateur level. He also had great passion for ranching, baseball, and golf. He attended both Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette and New Creation Church in Longmont.His father in 1995, and one sister, Joyce Heiser in 2005, preceded Bryan in death.Bryan is survived by his mother, Clovis Cameron; stepfather, Dave Cameron; and stepmother, Helen Foster, all of Ainsworth, Nebraska; his life partner, Bernadine Pierce of Longmont; his son, Todd Foster and wife, Libby, of Boston, Massachusetts; and daughters, Kristin Martindale and husband, Garret, of Oakland, California, Karissa Pierce, Katrina Pierce, and Kellsie Pierce of Longmont. Also surviving are his sisters, Gae Foster of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Judy Jones and husband, Roger, of Georgetown, Texas; as well as four grandchildren, Luke Foster, Ben Foster, Madeline Martindale, and James Clayton Foster. A memorial account has been established for benefit on the family at Wells Fargo. Details follow:Cutter's Pal Memorial Account. Account number 2375280506 and the routing number is 121042882 or checks can be mailed to: Wells Fargo Bank Third Party Deposit, P.O. Box 5629, Portland, OR 97228-5629. Please make sure the memorial name and account number are clearly referenced on the check.