Clyde Emerson Foster, Jr., 78, of Indianapolis, passed away February 23, 2014. He was born December 2, 1935 to the late Clyde E., Sr. and Augusta Foster. Clyde was a graduate of Manual High School, received his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Central and his Master's Degree from Ball State University. He believed that education was the key to advancing in life and was the first in his family to graduate from college.
Clyde was an art teacher in the Warren Township School district for 39 years teaching at Woodview and Creston Junior High Schools and at Warren Central High School. He served as Head of the Art Department at Warren during the last five years of his teaching career. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching and the energy and creativity his students brought to his days. Clyde had a strong work ethic and he worked to instill that in his students. His classrooms were filled with activity, creative spirit and music. It was a source of pride to him when a student succeeded in creating a piece of art, or navigating a difficult life challenge. He understood what it was to come from a challenging background. He also enjoyed the visits and notes he received from former students. In addition to teaching, he founded and coached the first soccer team at Warren Central.
Clyde was a past president of Warren Township Education Association from 1974-1978, was on the Board of Directors of the Indiana State Teacher's Association from 1977-1978, and a lifetime member of the National Education Association. In his leadership roles he helped to negotiate better teacher salaries and benefits. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Warren Township Teacher's Credit Union.
Clyde was also a talented artist who worked in water color, sculpture, drawing and ceramics among other mediums. He found inspiration in nature, literature and in his faith. He was a founding member of the CCA Gallery in Broad Ripple.
Clyde was a member of Irvington United Methodist Church and was a member of service committees in the church. In his later years, "Mr. Clyde" stood at the front door and watched over the youngest members of the community as they made their way into IUMC Preschool each day. He enjoyed singing in church whether he was in the choir or not. He loved listening to his wife, Ellen, sing on Sundays as well.
Clyde proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he received the Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service while with 337th General Hospital for Holding Company 89. He also received a Meritorious Service Medal while serving as Command Sergeant Major with the 604th Military Police Battalion. Additionally, he provided art therapy for injured and ill veterans at the Veterans Hospital. He served in the military for 22 years.
Clyde loved traveling and the outdoors. He was a dedicated fisherman and golfer. As a member of the Old Timer's Golf Club at Pleasant Run Golf Course, he received the Hole-In-One Award in May 2005 from the Indiana Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association. He was also a life-long student of history and an avid reader.
His family meant the world to him. Clyde was a loving father who was proud of both his children and their successes in life. He served as a #1 fan, a counselor, a friend, a sparring partner, but most of all, he provided unconditional love. He was also an adoring grandfather who dearly loved to play, laugh and be surprised and amazed by his grandchildren.
Clyde was close to his brothers and sister, They loved to talk and laugh together and throughout life, shared a deep and enduring bond.
Clyde deeply loved his wife Ellen of 29 years. They traveled together, attended church, golfed, hosted family gatherings and welcomed three international exchange students to their home…and had a full and happy life together.
Clyde is survived by his loving wife, Velma Ellen (Sprau) Foster; daughter, Kelli Foster-Searles (Mark); son, Mark Foster (Jill); grandchildren, Aaron and Samantha Searles, Joseph Gianna and John Foster; brother, John D. Foster (Chris); and sister, Ruthann Lloyd (Doug).
A brother, Richard Foster, preceded him in death.
Clyde was previously married to Anna (Uljans) with whom he shared two children, (Kelli and Mark) Foster. Clyde, Ellen and Anna navigated their modern family and grandparent roles with grace, kindness and mutual respect.
Services entrusted to Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel.
Clyde was an art teacher in the Warren Township School district for 39 years teaching at Woodview and Creston Junior High Schools and at Warren Central High School. He served as Head of the Art Department at Warren during the last five years of his teaching career. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching and the energy and creativity his students brought to his days. Clyde had a strong work ethic and he worked to instill that in his students. His classrooms were filled with activity, creative spirit and music. It was a source of pride to him when a student succeeded in creating a piece of art, or navigating a difficult life challenge. He understood what it was to come from a challenging background. He also enjoyed the visits and notes he received from former students. In addition to teaching, he founded and coached the first soccer team at Warren Central.
Clyde was a past president of Warren Township Education Association from 1974-1978, was on the Board of Directors of the Indiana State Teacher's Association from 1977-1978, and a lifetime member of the National Education Association. In his leadership roles he helped to negotiate better teacher salaries and benefits. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Warren Township Teacher's Credit Union.
Clyde was also a talented artist who worked in water color, sculpture, drawing and ceramics among other mediums. He found inspiration in nature, literature and in his faith. He was a founding member of the CCA Gallery in Broad Ripple.
Clyde was a member of Irvington United Methodist Church and was a member of service committees in the church. In his later years, "Mr. Clyde" stood at the front door and watched over the youngest members of the community as they made their way into IUMC Preschool each day. He enjoyed singing in church whether he was in the choir or not. He loved listening to his wife, Ellen, sing on Sundays as well.
Clyde proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he received the Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service while with 337th General Hospital for Holding Company 89. He also received a Meritorious Service Medal while serving as Command Sergeant Major with the 604th Military Police Battalion. Additionally, he provided art therapy for injured and ill veterans at the Veterans Hospital. He served in the military for 22 years.
Clyde loved traveling and the outdoors. He was a dedicated fisherman and golfer. As a member of the Old Timer's Golf Club at Pleasant Run Golf Course, he received the Hole-In-One Award in May 2005 from the Indiana Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association. He was also a life-long student of history and an avid reader.
His family meant the world to him. Clyde was a loving father who was proud of both his children and their successes in life. He served as a #1 fan, a counselor, a friend, a sparring partner, but most of all, he provided unconditional love. He was also an adoring grandfather who dearly loved to play, laugh and be surprised and amazed by his grandchildren.
Clyde was close to his brothers and sister, They loved to talk and laugh together and throughout life, shared a deep and enduring bond.
Clyde deeply loved his wife Ellen of 29 years. They traveled together, attended church, golfed, hosted family gatherings and welcomed three international exchange students to their home…and had a full and happy life together.
Clyde is survived by his loving wife, Velma Ellen (Sprau) Foster; daughter, Kelli Foster-Searles (Mark); son, Mark Foster (Jill); grandchildren, Aaron and Samantha Searles, Joseph Gianna and John Foster; brother, John D. Foster (Chris); and sister, Ruthann Lloyd (Doug).
A brother, Richard Foster, preceded him in death.
Clyde was previously married to Anna (Uljans) with whom he shared two children, (Kelli and Mark) Foster. Clyde, Ellen and Anna navigated their modern family and grandparent roles with grace, kindness and mutual respect.
Services entrusted to Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel.
Clyde Emerson Foster, Jr., 78, of Indianapolis, passed away February 23, 2014. He was born December 2, 1935 to the late Clyde E., Sr. and Augusta Foster. Clyde was a graduate of Manual High School, received his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Central and his Master's Degree from Ball State University. He believed that education was the key to advancing in life and was the first in his family to graduate from college.
Clyde was an art teacher in the Warren Township School district for 39 years teaching at Woodview and Creston Junior High Schools and at Warren Central High School. He served as Head of the Art Department at Warren during the last five years of his teaching career. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching and the energy and creativity his students brought to his days. Clyde had a strong work ethic and he worked to instill that in his students. His classrooms were filled with activity, creative spirit and music. It was a source of pride to him when a student succeeded in creating a piece of art, or navigating a difficult life challenge. He understood what it was to come from a challenging background. He also enjoyed the visits and notes he received from former students. In addition to teaching, he founded and coached the first soccer team at Warren Central.
Clyde was a past president of Warren Township Education Association from 1974-1978, was on the Board of Directors of the Indiana State Teacher's Association from 1977-1978, and a lifetime member of the National Education Association. In his leadership roles he helped to negotiate better teacher salaries and benefits. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Warren Township Teacher's Credit Union.
Clyde was also a talented artist who worked in water color, sculpture, drawing and ceramics among other mediums. He found inspiration in nature, literature and in his faith. He was a founding member of the CCA Gallery in Broad Ripple.
Clyde was a member of Irvington United Methodist Church and was a member of service committees in the church. In his later years, "Mr. Clyde" stood at the front door and watched over the youngest members of the community as they made their way into IUMC Preschool each day. He enjoyed singing in church whether he was in the choir or not. He loved listening to his wife, Ellen, sing on Sundays as well.
Clyde proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he received the Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service while with 337th General Hospital for Holding Company 89. He also received a Meritorious Service Medal while serving as Command Sergeant Major with the 604th Military Police Battalion. Additionally, he provided art therapy for injured and ill veterans at the Veterans Hospital. He served in the military for 22 years.
Clyde loved traveling and the outdoors. He was a dedicated fisherman and golfer. As a member of the Old Timer's Golf Club at Pleasant Run Golf Course, he received the Hole-In-One Award in May 2005 from the Indiana Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association. He was also a life-long student of history and an avid reader.
His family meant the world to him. Clyde was a loving father who was proud of both his children and their successes in life. He served as a #1 fan, a counselor, a friend, a sparring partner, but most of all, he provided unconditional love. He was also an adoring grandfather who dearly loved to play, laugh and be surprised and amazed by his grandchildren.
Clyde was close to his brothers and sister, They loved to talk and laugh together and throughout life, shared a deep and enduring bond.
Clyde deeply loved his wife Ellen of 29 years. They traveled together, attended church, golfed, hosted family gatherings and welcomed three international exchange students to their home…and had a full and happy life together.
Clyde is survived by his loving wife, Velma Ellen (Sprau) Foster; daughter, Kelli Foster-Searles (Mark); son, Mark Foster (Jill); grandchildren, Aaron and Samantha Searles, Joseph Gianna and John Foster; brother, John D. Foster (Chris); and sister, Ruthann Lloyd (Doug).
A brother, Richard Foster, preceded him in death.
Clyde was previously married to Anna (Uljans) with whom he shared two children, (Kelli and Mark) Foster. Clyde, Ellen and Anna navigated their modern family and grandparent roles with grace, kindness and mutual respect.
Services entrusted to Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel.
Clyde was an art teacher in the Warren Township School district for 39 years teaching at Woodview and Creston Junior High Schools and at Warren Central High School. He served as Head of the Art Department at Warren during the last five years of his teaching career. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching and the energy and creativity his students brought to his days. Clyde had a strong work ethic and he worked to instill that in his students. His classrooms were filled with activity, creative spirit and music. It was a source of pride to him when a student succeeded in creating a piece of art, or navigating a difficult life challenge. He understood what it was to come from a challenging background. He also enjoyed the visits and notes he received from former students. In addition to teaching, he founded and coached the first soccer team at Warren Central.
Clyde was a past president of Warren Township Education Association from 1974-1978, was on the Board of Directors of the Indiana State Teacher's Association from 1977-1978, and a lifetime member of the National Education Association. In his leadership roles he helped to negotiate better teacher salaries and benefits. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Warren Township Teacher's Credit Union.
Clyde was also a talented artist who worked in water color, sculpture, drawing and ceramics among other mediums. He found inspiration in nature, literature and in his faith. He was a founding member of the CCA Gallery in Broad Ripple.
Clyde was a member of Irvington United Methodist Church and was a member of service committees in the church. In his later years, "Mr. Clyde" stood at the front door and watched over the youngest members of the community as they made their way into IUMC Preschool each day. He enjoyed singing in church whether he was in the choir or not. He loved listening to his wife, Ellen, sing on Sundays as well.
Clyde proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, where he received the Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service while with 337th General Hospital for Holding Company 89. He also received a Meritorious Service Medal while serving as Command Sergeant Major with the 604th Military Police Battalion. Additionally, he provided art therapy for injured and ill veterans at the Veterans Hospital. He served in the military for 22 years.
Clyde loved traveling and the outdoors. He was a dedicated fisherman and golfer. As a member of the Old Timer's Golf Club at Pleasant Run Golf Course, he received the Hole-In-One Award in May 2005 from the Indiana Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association. He was also a life-long student of history and an avid reader.
His family meant the world to him. Clyde was a loving father who was proud of both his children and their successes in life. He served as a #1 fan, a counselor, a friend, a sparring partner, but most of all, he provided unconditional love. He was also an adoring grandfather who dearly loved to play, laugh and be surprised and amazed by his grandchildren.
Clyde was close to his brothers and sister, They loved to talk and laugh together and throughout life, shared a deep and enduring bond.
Clyde deeply loved his wife Ellen of 29 years. They traveled together, attended church, golfed, hosted family gatherings and welcomed three international exchange students to their home…and had a full and happy life together.
Clyde is survived by his loving wife, Velma Ellen (Sprau) Foster; daughter, Kelli Foster-Searles (Mark); son, Mark Foster (Jill); grandchildren, Aaron and Samantha Searles, Joseph Gianna and John Foster; brother, John D. Foster (Chris); and sister, Ruthann Lloyd (Doug).
A brother, Richard Foster, preceded him in death.
Clyde was previously married to Anna (Uljans) with whom he shared two children, (Kelli and Mark) Foster. Clyde, Ellen and Anna navigated their modern family and grandparent roles with grace, kindness and mutual respect.
Services entrusted to Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel.
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