Obituary: Daniel Foste

Daniel Alan Foste "Dooner" 1963 ~ 2007 Daniel Alan Foste, our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2007 in Salt Lake City, Utah from complications of diabetes. He was born April 15, 1963 in Burlingame, CA, the son of David Maxwell Foste and Judy May Albonico. Moved to SLC, UT when he was 3 years old. He played little league baseball and football and was extremely active in the scouting program where he earned his Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from West High School in 1981 where he was the Senior Class Vice-President and excelled in academics and sports. He graduated from Utah Technical College in 1983 with an Associates degree in Architectural drafting and began his career in the architectural field working at Heath Engineering, then Green Engineering for many years, and was currently employed by Edwards & Daniels Associates, architects. He was a mentor to his children. He loved gardening with Amanda, playing chess and pool with David and debating with Nick. He loved the mountains, camping, hiking and spending time at the cabin. Dan married Pamela Burton September 26, 1985, later divorced. He has three beautiful children that he loved beyond belief. Daniel Nicholas "Nick" Foste, serving an LDS mission in the Philippine Angeles Mission, David Courtland Foste "Big D", and his "Panda Bear" Amanda Mallory Foste. He treasured the time he was able to spend with them. Dan is survived by his children; his mother, Judy Kraus; stepfather, Terry Kraus; sisters, Sheila (Mike) Dixon, Katie (Matt) Lundgreen; stepbrother, Scott Kraus; 15 nieces and nephews; many aunts and uncles; and his faithful dog, Jackson "Jack". Preceded in death by his father, David Foste. Dan, you will always be a very special person to all of us and will be missed beyond words. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bennion Heights 2nd Ward, 3555 West 5620 South. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Salt Lake Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, and prior to services at the ward from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Park. Online guest book available at www.russonmortuary.com Contributions can be made to the Foste children fund at Pacific Rails Credit Union (423 W. 500 N. or 7134 S. Redwood Rd. SLC).