Barbara Jean Foster, 85, of Niles, died peacefully, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began August 5, 1938 in Niles, Michigan, the oldest of four children born to Charles and Bernadine Maynard. She married Donald Luther Foster September 8, 1962 in Niles, Michigan. After sixty-one years of marriage, he preceded her in death in October of 2023.
Barbara was a devoted caretake and back-up mom to her granddaughters and great granddaughters. She was always in the kitchen, specializing in broccoli soup and taking over for any major holidays making a plethora of food for her family. Her life revolved around her family, bringing happiness to everyone. She found joy in the simple life; from going to the grocery store, going out to eat, just bringing her family together was her goal in life. She used to take Morgan to K-mart just for the fun of it. She was a phenomenal dog-sitter and would call it a “vacation away from grandpa” she had several dogs of her own of whom she cherished.
Barbara will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Kyle (Jeff) Lea of Buchanan; two granddaughters, Morgan (McCade) Reese of Niles, Alexandra (Brandon) Jerue of Galien; two great granddaughters, McKenna Reese, Mazlynn Reese; two brothers, Kirk Maynard of Thompsonville, Todd Maynard of Sturgis; one niece, Elizabeth (Buddy) Denmam of Sturgis; and one nephew, Michael Maynard of Sturgis.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kara Ann Foster; and one brother, Denny Maynard.
Barbara will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in a private family ceremony.
The family prefers contributions in memory of Barbara be made to the Galien Library, 302 North Clevland Avenue, Galien, Michigan 49113.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.
Posted On: Thursday, November 30, 2023 5:00 PM
