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1961 Classmate Dennis Foster passes away

Posted on January 3, 2023March 9, 2023 By Ellen Turnock

Dennis Ray Foster, 79 passed away in his sleep at home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. A celebration of life will be held in Elkhart, IN at a later date. Denny played basketball at EHS and later played at Colorado State University where he received a degree in Physical Education. He was a successful boys basketball coach at Westview, East Noble, and Hebron where he taught for many years. He coached girls basketball at Hanover Central. He truly loved his family, players, cheerleaders, fans, and rivalries and even some referees. He loved coaching.

Dennis is survived by a sister ,Carol Swartz, stepsisters, BobbieEricson and Sue Snyder as well as sister-in-law Kathie Foster, first wife, Sally Brodhead(Tom McMeekan,) daughter Stephanie Kent (Kenneth ) of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. ..sons John Foster in Key West,Florida and Scott Foster (Reena) of Crown Point, IN.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dean.

Please send remembrances to www.lietz-frazefuneral home.com

Our condolences to the family.

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