On Sunday, October 16, 2016 the Centenarian made his entrance into his eternal home. He was born May 24, 1916 in Batchtown, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perl and Etta Fosha, brother Leon Fosha, and sister Vivian Fosha. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Ruth, children Russell and wife Joyce of Prescott, AZ, and daughter Miralee Fosha of Dallas, TX, grandchildren Stanley and wife Denise, Christy and husband Ken, and four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Cassidy, Taos and Amelia. He spent most of his life as an instrument technician for oil refineries including Gilsonite in Fruita, CO and retired from Chevron Oil Company of CA in 1982. He then moved to AZ to enjoy retirement. His work was fulfilling but his real passion was playing his saxophone at church which he did until he was 93. He also bowled in leagues up to the age of 97. Visitation will be Monday, October 24, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with the service following at 2:00 p.m. at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb, Sun City, AZ 85351. To leave condolence messages for the family please visit www.sunlandmemorial.com.
