Foster, Michael D. – 1856-2012

ANDREW, DEGREEF, FOSTER, LONG, MOORE, SWIGART, WHITE

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:34

Michael D. Foster, age 56 of Monroe died on Wednesday May 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Third Reformed church in Pella at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Silent City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Michael D. Foster memorial Fund or the Monroe Presbyterian Church.
The son of Glen Alexander and Dorothy June (Swigart) Foster, Mike was born on February 20, 1956 in Des Moines. On July 26, 1974, he was united in marriage to his best friend Elsie Moore in Monroe. Mike worked at Vermeer Mfg. in Pella, Iowa for 38 years with various positions. Most recently Mike was an Environmental Quality Manager at Vermeers. Mike was also a self employed Hypnotist for the last 15 years. Mike graduated from Kenedy Western University, Des Moines Area Community College, and American College of Hypnosis. He was a member of the Monroe Presbyterian church. Some of Mike’s past involvements include: President of the Iowa Guild of Hypnotist, member of the National Hypnosis Society, President of the Friends of Elk Rock Horse group. He was also a long time member of the Jasper County Fairboard, Fairboard President, Jasper County Fair horse superintendant, Iowa State Fair Ringmaster, Iowa Horse Commission, American Quarter Horse Association, longtime member of the Iowa Horse Council, District President of Iowa Association of Fairs.
Mike enjoyed his grandchildren, his family, horses, camping, traveling, playing quitar, restoring his 51 GMC truck, hunting, fishing and time on the farm.
Survivors include his wife Elsie of Monroe, children, Diana Lynn (Jon) DeGreef of Newton, Michael Dustin (Jasmin) Foster of Baxter, and twins Joseph William and Justice Carolyn Marie Foster, both of Monroe; five grandchildren, Kaurissa Lauren Andrew, Ashley Loren Andrew, Trai Jordan Andrew “Trai Man”, Roman Alexander Foster, and Temperance Alexandria Foster. Also surviving are his mother, Dorothy of Colfax, and his siblings, Richard Foster of Oklahoma, Dianna (Jim) White of Galesburg, Brenda (Steve) Long of Colfax, Steve (Rhoda) Foster of Newton, Glen Allen (Katreena) Foster of Colfax, John (Teresa) Foster of Waukee.
Mike was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.
Source: Monroe Legacy; Thursday, May 12, 2012