JOHN HENRY FOSS
June 28, 1934 ~ November 5, 2013
A much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, John Foss, 79, passed away at his home fighting a lung disease, Nov. 5, 2013. He was born June 28, 1934, in Wallace, ID, residing the last 36 years in Vancouver, WA.
John moved his family from Spokane, WA to work for Indian Health Services, Portland, OR as a social worker. He was a graduate of Eastern Washington College and received his Masters from the University of Washington.
John was a roofer, worked for the railroad, and DSHS.
After retiring, he went to work for FEMA with hurricane Katrina as one of his assignments.
John loved woodworking and building furniture. He was a member of the Elks Club of Spokane for 57 years.
He married Anne L. Janke, June 27, 1959 and was married 54 years.
John is survived by his wife, Anne; their children: Debbie Akers of Chewelah, WA, Steffanie (Mark) Anderson of Spokane Valley, WA, Michael and Gregory Foss of Vancouver, WA, sisters: Mary Graham Coffey of Solvang, CA, Alice Wilson of Hood River, OR and Genie Goodman of Great Falls, MT; grandchildren: Alissa (Mat) Helvik of Spokane, Kaylee Anderson of Spokane and Jerrid Anderson of Seattle; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Loretta Foss; sister, Joanne Janke; son-in-law, Perry Akers; and nephew, Peter Graham.
A Mass for John Foss will be held Nov. 20, 2013 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Spokane, WA at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Share House of Vancouver or a recipient of your choice.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Prayers to you Anne and your family at this time of loss. May you find peace in our Father's loving arms.
David and Bette-Jo Garay
November 19, 2013
My condolences to the family.
Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss.
November 19, 2013
May God be with your family as you deal with this loss you experienced (Psalms 55:16).
Phil
November 18, 2013
Anne,
Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Cathy Pederson
November 17, 2013
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