Winifred Foster

winifred foster
Winifred Elnora Foster age 89, of Fredericksburg, IA died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Linn Haven Rehab & Healthcare in New Hampton. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg with Rev. Mike Christie and Hugh Mackintosh presiding. Internment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg with Dallas Foster, Loren Mattke, Kyle Foster, Kris Foster, Kurtis Albrecht, Jeff Albrecht and Brian Albrecht serving as pallbearers. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues and hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Winifred Elnora Foster was born January 22, 1926 in Jesup, IA, the daughter of Charles Roy and Carrie Helena (Griswald) Masters. She attended country school in Littleton, IA and went on to become a 1943 graduate of the Jesup High School. On February 14, 1944, on her parents farm, Winifred married her neighbor, Harold Foster. In 1945 the couple moved to Greene, IA and started their farming career. Winifred was an intergral partner with Harold on the farm, always being there to lend a helping hand in anyway needed. In 1963 their family purchased a farm just outside Charles City until they made their final move to Fredericksburg in 1965. While in Fredericksburg they started Foster Excavating. They owned and operated the business until their retirement. Winifred was very involved in church. She was a trustee board member at the United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg for many years as well as the treasurer of the church. Winifred loved family time together. One of her favorite things to do was keeping up with the family news by talking to relatives on the phone. She made big family meals on Sundays that she invited friends and relatives alike to. She will always be remembered for the love that surrounded her family with her large meals and tender manner. Winifred is survived by one son, James (Pam) Foster of New Hampton, IA; two daughters, Connie (Don) Albrecht of Clarksville, IA, Colleen Anderson of Fredericksburg, IA; ten grandchildren, Kyle Foster of Granger, IA, Kris Foster of Des Moines, IA, Kurtis (Kerrie) Albrecht of Lenexa, KS, Jeff (Wendy) Albrecht of Des Moines, IA, Brian (Jodie) Albrecht of Ottumwa, IA, Brenda Griego of Waterloo, IA, Deanna (Wade) Hauser of New Hampton, IA, Marty (Angie) Peters of New Hampton, IA, Elizabeth (Steve) Helgen of Cedar Falls, IA, Annette Peters of Fredericksburg, IA; 16 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold, in 2010; son-in-law Larry Peters; two sisters, Gwendolyn Stoltenburg and Marie Jones; one brother, Donald Masters.

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  1. So sorry for your family’s loss. I enjoyed caring for Winnie at Linn Haven. She was a pure joy to be around and always smiling!!

  2. To Jim & Pam & family, I remember Winifred when we were in junior and senior high youth group at church, Jim. She seemed to enjoy all of us kids even if we were goofy, made the best sloppy Joe mix, and always had a smile and kind word for others. She made the world a better place. May we all follow in those footsteps. I was glad to read the comments from others. Kay Richardson Jensen

  3. What a beautiful lady Winifred was! I always enjoyed visiting with her whether it was at the hospital in Sumner or when she would bring her cars out to be fixed by Vic at the shop. She always had a positive attitude and a beautiful smile! What rejoicing there is in heaven as she has made her way Home! God bless you all. Vic and Nancy DeSloover

  4. So sorry for your loss. Your Mother was always a joy to talk to when I visited my Mother at Linn Haven. Winnie would look out for my Mother when they were playing Bingo or if they sat together for other events. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful lady. May God’s love give you comfort and peace. Blessings, Jolee & Milo Drape

  5. City of Des Moines – IT Dept. purchased the Basket of Joy for the family of Winifred Foster.

  6. Steve and Liz Helgen Marty and Angie Peters purchased the Arrive in Style for the family of Winifred Foster.

  7. Our deepest sympathy to Winifred’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Winnie shared many cups of coffee and conversation with me. She was a wonderful person and a joy to know. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves memories no one can steal. Rose & Bob Otters

  8. Grandma was a very strong woman who would take care of any child and always lend an ear. Her and grandpa never went to bed angry and never said once cross word to each other.I remember staying with her and grandpa for extended periods in my childhood. I do miss them. Time will stand sill for a moment.


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