Evelyn M. Foster

Thursday, August 18, 2005

May 6, 1916--Aug. 17, 2005

BENKELMAN -- Evelyn M. Foster, 89, died Wednesday (Aug. 17, 2005) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

She was born May 6, 1916, to Chesney C. and Grace M. (Ham) Foster on her family's farm north of Max. She graduated from Benkelman High School. She then attended the Lincoln School of Commerce before returning to Benkelman.

She was a 75-year member of the United Methodist Church of Benkelman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chesney and Grace Foster; two sisters, Josephine Berk and Opal Bascue; and three brothers, Joseph Foster, Leo C. Foster and Charles H. Foster.

Survivors include her sister, Grace Marie Middleswart of Plattsmouth; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Services will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Brian Fong officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 1-5 p.m. at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements.