Elizabeth S. Foster

FOSTER, Elizabeth (Standiford), 88, of Tampa, passed away January 7, 2017. Elizabeth was born in Shreveport, LA in 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Tampa native Al Foster, in 2002. Also by her mother Ruth Mackintosh, stepfather Ian “Scotty” Mackintosh, stepsister Mary Wilson and niece Denice Wilson. Elizabeth is survived by her three sons: Steve, John, and Frank Foster her four grandchildren: David Foster, Kim Roslund, Kurt Foster, and Kerry Foster her nine great grandchildren: Briana Joiner, Kayla Foster, Marissa Macaluso, Ashley Foster, Caitlin Foster, Dylan Macaluso, Savannah Foster, Matthew Foster and Stephen Roslund her two great, great grandchildren: Aria de Barry and Michael Joiner and her stepsister Mary’s son: Mark Wilson. Elizabeth lived in South Tampa for 72 of her 88 years. Her stepfather, Ian “Scotty” Mackintosh, in the Army Air Corp, was stationed in Tampa during WW II. Al Foster, a B17 pilot in the Army Air Corp, was also stationed in Tampa. Al and Elizabeth married on December 7, 1946. Al worked as a printer at the Tampa Times until it closed, then moved to the Tampa Tribune, from which he retired. Elizabeth worked as a bookkeeper at several South Tampa businesses concluding with many years at the Post Office, from which she retired. During that time, they purchased a home and raised a family. They coached our Little League teams, took us camping and fishing, and taught us right from wrong. We could have been better students, but we never doubted that we were blessed to be born into this family. She will be missed by all that knew her. Following her wishes, there will be a short graveside service Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Garden of Memories cemetery at 2pm. Elizabeth will rest beside her husband, Al, and near her mother Ruth, stepsister Mary, and stepfather “Scotty” Mackintosh.