Howard J Foster

howard foster

April 8, 1920 ~ August 10, 2013

Howard James “Shorty” Foster, 93 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at9:05 PM at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

He was born on April 8, 1920 at Rockford the son of the late Thomas and Vera Foster. He married Melba E. Gibson on June 17, 1967 at Edinburg; she preceded him in death on May 8, 1996.

Before his retirement Shorty worked at the Edinburg Elevator, Edinburg School District and the Springfield Boys Club. He was a member of Christian County Senior Citizens, Nazarene Church of Taylorville and was an avid Chicago Cubs Fan. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II.

Survivors include: Son, Thomas “Tom” (Fiance, Debra Disney) Foster of Taylorville, IL; 3 grandchildren, Tommy, Andy and Cheyanne Foster.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements.

View current weather.

Memories Timeline


Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle

  1. Light a Candle
  2. Light a Candle
  3. Light a Candle
  4. Light a Candle
  5. Light a Candle
  6. Light a Candle
  7. Light a Candle
  8. Light a Candle

Accessibility Tools
hide