In 1987-89, Sarah Foster and her husband represented the National Council of Churches, Church World Service, in Southern Africa. While on leave from FAMU, Sarah risked her life at the end of the Apartheid era. The National Council opposed the policies of the South African government and she and John Foster traveled back and forth across the region, visiting refugee camps, hoisting American delegates, and encouraging church leaders. On one occasion, she helped expedite the delivery of 5,000 blankets to refugees. Among the Fosters' most treasured possessions is a letter from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Sarah was happier than many women of her generation. She was raised to engage the world rather than to be limited by traditional roles. Committed to a career and to travel, Sarah lived in Europe for years before she meet her husband.
The greatest pleasure in life came to Sarah Whitmer Foster from her family. Her son, Bruce W. Foster, has been a constant source of wonder and love. He has been far more than the "apple of her eye." It is a tragedy that Sarah did not know her daughter-in-law Kayla and granddaughter Charlie Kate. She is survived by husband, John, mother, Louise Whitmer, sisters, Sandra Lineweaver (Price), Becky Aiba, Barbara Hill (Donald), nephews and nieces, and seven grandnephews and nieces.
Friends and family will gather at Dorothy Oven Park on June 4th at 5-7 pm. A graveside service will be held at a future date at her family's church in Virginia. The blankets of Church World Service make a difference. A contribution would be very kind. CWS Blankets, PO Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. Another worthy choice is the Alzheimer's Association , 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Elizabeth Chambers of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com)
Tallahassee Democrat, May 29-31, 2015
In 1987-89, Sarah Foster and her husband represented the National Council of Churches, Church World Service, in Southern Africa. While on leave from FAMU, Sarah risked her life at the end of the Apartheid era. The National Council opposed the policies of the South African government and she and John Foster traveled back and forth across the region, visiting refugee camps, hoisting American delegates, and encouraging church leaders. On one occasion, she helped expedite the delivery of 5,000 blankets to refugees. Among the Fosters' most treasured possessions is a letter from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Sarah was happier than many women of her generation. She was raised to engage the world rather than to be limited by traditional roles. Committed to a career and to travel, Sarah lived in Europe for years before she meet her husband.
The greatest pleasure in life came to Sarah Whitmer Foster from her family. Her son, Bruce W. Foster, has been a constant source of wonder and love. He has been far more than the "apple of her eye." It is a tragedy that Sarah did not know her daughter-in-law Kayla and granddaughter Charlie Kate. She is survived by husband, John, mother, Louise Whitmer, sisters, Sandra Lineweaver (Price), Becky Aiba, Barbara Hill (Donald), nephews and nieces, and seven grandnephews and nieces.
Friends and family will gather at Dorothy Oven Park on June 4th at 5-7 pm. A graveside service will be held at a future date at her family's church in Virginia. The blankets of Church World Service make a difference. A contribution would be very kind. CWS Blankets, PO Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. Another worthy choice is the Alzheimer's Association , 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Elizabeth Chambers of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com)
Tallahassee Democrat, May 29-31, 2015
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