Franklin Foster

1921 - 2011

Major Franklin George Foster, 90, passed away May 24, 2011 at Shasta Regional Medical Center, after suffering many complicated health problems.

Frank was born March 19, 1921 in Riceville, Iowa to Earl and Cecelia Foster.

He is survived by his loving wife, Vel Broughton Foster, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; his brother Dr. Harlan (Hazel) Foster of Arbuckle, CA and his niece, Marsha (Veloyce) Shackleton of Grass Valley, CA.

Frank attended elementary and high school in Riceville, completed business college in Mason City, Iowa before enlisting in the Air Force in WWII in 1941. After completing military and officers training, he spent four years in the European Theater with his office in London, England. He stayed in the reserves and was recalled for active duty in the Korean War, spending 5 years in California and Montana. He retires from the Air Force in 1981.

Frank is a lifetime member of Military Officers Association of America, VFW Post 9650 in Anderson.

He is a member of the American Legion and the Redding Elks Lodge #1073.