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Susan Elaine Foster

July 24, 1945 — November 7, 2021

Susan Elaine (Erickson) Foster went to be with her Lord & Savior on November 7, 2021.  She was born July 24, 1945 to Ralph and Lois (Kendell) Erickson of Ashton and spent her childhood years helping with the milk business, participating in band and chorus and becoming an accomplished seamstress and pianist.  She was Homecoming Queen and graduated Ashton High School in 1963.  Susan married the love of her life, David Foster on June 30, 1963 at Reynolds Church where they attended while raising their 3 children, and enjoying being a part of the Homebuilders group.

Susan loved the Lord with all of her heart and it showed in everything she did from being a farmer's wife to mother and grandmother.  She kept busy with making field lunches, running for parts, raising children, playing piano and organ and other faithful service at church, and rarely missed a game, concert or other activity that her children and grandchildren participated in.  She was known for her biblical wisdom, musical talent and being a true prayer warrior.  Susan put her spiritual gift of encouragement to work almost every day writing notes of encouragement and scripture to anyone and everyone she knew that needed it from family, friends and even strangers.  In recent years, Susan joined and embraced Ashton Bible Church as her church family.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of over 55 years, her in-laws Thomas L. & Ethel (Merriman) Foster, brothers-in-law Thomas Foster and Donald Foster, and grandson, Ryker Gillette.

Survivors include children Cindy (Jim) Knight of Ashton, Melissa (Dan) Gillette of Machesney Park, and Matt (Melissa) Foster of West Brooklyn; grandchildren Megan (Josh) Egyed, Walker Knight, Kerri (Brett) Helwig, Kalley Foster, Kaleb (Lexus) Foster, Suzanna and Janae Gillette; siblings Larry (Kathy) Erickson, Penny (Richard) Linville, Jack (Dori) Erickson, Jill Nordman; Brother-in-Law Bill (Kathy) Foster and Sisters-in-Law Shirley Foster, Ginger Foster, Barbara (Dennis) Wager; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family, which will be designated at a later date.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, 601 Richardson Ave. Ashton, IL 61006. Funeral service will be held next day Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with an hour visitation prior to service at the funeral home. Graveside service will follow at Ashton Cemetery, and luncheon at Reynolds Church Fellowship Hall, rural Ashton. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com

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Visitation

Thursday, November 11, 2021

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Beverage - Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton

601 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL 61006

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Visitation

Friday, November 12, 2021

9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)

Beverage - Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton

601 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL 61006

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Funeral Service

Friday, November 12, 2021

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Beverage - Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton

601 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL 61006

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