Hugh Howell Foreman Jr.

Hugh Howell Foreman, Jr was born June 24, 1926, in his grandparent's home in Los Angeles, to Flossie and Hugh H. Foreman, Sr. He grew up in his parent's home at 1251 Amelia, East L.A. with his younger sister Gayle and dog Buster until he enlisted in the Navy during WW II. After the service he finished two years at UCLA before he transferred to UC Berkley to obtain a degree in Civil Engineering. Before moving to Berkley he married his Montebello High School sweetheart, Doreen Stanfield.

Hugh and Doreen returned to Whittier to start his career and being raising their family: Curtis, Mark and Denise. In 1953 they moved to Santa Ana where Hugh worked for the City Public Works Dept. Then he became a partner in 1964 for the civil engineering company, Hall and Foreman The engineering firm continues to the present.

Hugh love his family and from the from the children's school years enjoyed camping, motorcycling, boating and traveling. At the age of 43 he committed life to the Lord Jesus. He often gave the Lord the credit for the blessing on his life. Hugh and Doreen generous with their resources and regularly counseled others in the area of marriage and finances. Hugh and Doreen also traveled the world with friends from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, including visiting various missionaries. After retiring to Post Falls, Idaho, for 10 years, they returned to California, settling in Carlsbad and attending North Coast Calvary Chapel, where their son Mark is the pastor.

Hugh went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2021 in Carmel Valley, San Diego, California, two months shy of 95. He was preceded into heaven by his wife Doreen and his son Curtis. Hugh is survived by his son Mark and his wife Jan, his daughter Denise Troxell and her husband Joe and his daughter-in-law Paula Foreman. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Hugh was laid to rest on June 6, 2021 at El Camino Memorial Park.