Obituary: Deloris "Dobbie" Foster

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In memory of

Deloris "Dobbie" Foster

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Clarkson Health Care Center in Rapid City at the age of 92

Deloris F. Crown was born February 25, 1921, in Wall, South Dakota, along with her twin sister Doris, the daughters of Orrin and Maggie (Wetzel) Crown. She grew up in the Wall area, where she attended rural school before attending Wall High School, graduating in 1938. After graduation, she worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company.

Deloris was united in marriage to Delos Foster on September 14, 1940 at Rapid City. They made their home in Wall where they operated a Conoco Service Station until moving to Tacoma, Washington. Delos entered the US Navy during World War II; Deloris moved back to Wall during that time. After his discharge from the Navy, they returned to Wall. They owned and operated various service stations until 1958, when they began operating the Foster Texaco Station at the south end of Main Street. They continued to operate the station until Delos’ death in 1995, and Dobbie retired.

She spent her retirement years in Wall, until moving to Rapid City in March in 2013 due to health reasons, where she had since resided. Dobbie was a member of the Methodist Church in Wall, and enjoyed bowling in her spare time. She spent many hours traveling with her bowling team to different bowling tournaments in the state. She made world famous peanut brittle, and crocheted doilies for a number of residents in Wall.

Survivors include two sons Allen Foster and his wife Anne of Rapid City, and Jerry Foster and his wife Sue of Rapid City; a daughter Karen Holst and her husband Gary of Rapid City; four grandchildren Juli, Steve, Megan and Luke; three great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law Norman Sebade of Tacoma, Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Dobbie was preceded in death by her husband Delos Foster on October 13, 1995; three brothers Merle, Wayne, and Ivan Crown; and two sisters Elsie Mortensen and Doris Sebade.

Visitation was held 5-7 pm, Monday, September 2, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall, and one hour preceding the services on Tuesday.

Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, at the Methodist Church in Wall, with Pastor Darwin Kopfmann officiating.

Interment was at the Wall Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 10:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Darwin Kopfmann
MUSIC
Carol Hahn - Pianist
Tom Foster - Vocalist
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
“How Great Thou Art”
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
USHERS
Jerry Johannesen - Bill Leonard
PALLBEARERS
Gale Crown - Steve Foster
Luke Foster - Merlin Crown
Clark Mortensen - Roger Mortensen
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

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Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday, September 2, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, at the Methodist Church in Wall.
Interment: Wall Cemetery.

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I was so sorry to hear about Dobbie this morning..She was a great lady who will be greatly missed. I will remember alot of things that she did for everyone and all the holidays we spent at her house. I will also remember her going to moms house every night to watch Wheel of Fortune with mom...I know all her family in heavan was waiting for her at the gates, they are all together again and probably having a celebration. We love you Dobbie..our prayers are with her family at this time. ~ Gloria Mortensen Belle Fourche, SD (8/30/2013)
Karen, we are so sorry for your loss. You and Gary are in our thoughts.
~ Judy and Bill Lee happyhollow4@yahoo.com (8/30/2013)
Foster Family
Sorry to hear of your mother's death. We will not be there to attend her funeral as we are in the East traveling. I remember the many conversations with Dobbie and Delos at the station each morning when filling up the company truck . They greeted you with a smile each time they seen you no matter where you were in town. God Bless each you. With the memories of such fine citizens of Wall. Take care and God Bless. Van ~ Van & Cathy Simpfenderfer Wall, SD (8/30/2013)
I'm so sorry to hear of Dobbies passing. Although, I haven't seen her in over 25 years when I wasn't even 4 years old. Her and her husband will always have a very special place in my heart and my families. They saved my life and forever changed my families lives with their kindness and just being such great people. I love you all so much and I look forward to visiting in a couple weeks! ~ Daniel Woolman 5122 113th Pl Ne, marysville, wa 98271 (8/30/2013)
Dear Allen, Anne and Families. Our love and prayers are with you at this time. Susan and Denny Walsh ~ Dennis & Susan Walsh Miami, FL. (8/30/2013)
Our deepest sympathy to you, Anne & Allen and the rest of the Foster family. May God be with you all at this time. ~ Gene & Alma Crosbie New Underwood (8/30/2013)
Allen, Karen, Jerry and families......on behalf of my Mom, Helen, and the Mihills family, we are so sorry to hear of the death of your Mom. Mom so enjoyed their visits over the years. God's Blessings on you all and may Dobbie now rest in paradise with the rest of her family. ~ Kitty Mihills Monke Regent, ND (8/30/2013)