James
Chester Foster Jr.
(1921 - 2017)FOSTER, JAMES CHESTER, JR. , 95, was born in
Carrollton, TX Nov 5, 1921 and went to be with the Lord on April 9,
2017. He was known as "JC" to his friends and "Poppie" to his family.
His beloved wife, Harriet M. Foster preceded JC in death in 2009. He is
survived by his son, Walter Dale Foster, and his wife, Pam Foster; his
daughter, Kay Lynn Broadie and her husband, Ken Broadie; his daughter,
Kimberly Ann Arthur, and her husband, Bruce Arthur; his 7 cherished
grandchildren – Lyle Foster Scovell, Campbell Foster, Allisen Broadie
Prigel, Clint Broadie, Paige Arthur Lepak, Brooke Arthur Garduno and
Kendall Arthur; and 11 adored great-grand children – John Field, Maren,
and Campbell Scovell, Broadie, Barrett, and Foster Prigel, Brock and Ava
Broadie, Olivia Lepak, Isaac Garduno, and Pryor Foster. JC will be
remembered for many reasons and missed by many people, but his
story-telling will be something remembered and missed most. As an only
child growing up on a farm in Carrollton, Tx, JC was forced to grow up
fast and had many responsibilities. His father lied about his age to the
local sheriff so JC could get a license at age 14, to legally help his
dad on the farm and drive into town. One of his favorite farm stories to
tell was when the Billy-goats got into his dad's Model T, knocked the
brake off, causing the Model T to roll into the pond. His dad was
furious to learn of his Model T in the water! We always wondered if he
made up the part about the Billy-goats so he wouldn't get in trouble
with his dad. As a mischievous teenager, he would let the air out of the
tires on his dad's car and then drive it onto the railroad tracks with
his friends. They never got caught. He graduated from Carrollton High
School in 1939. JC met Harriet in 1941 while he worked at the local A&P
grocery. He and Harriet married on January 16, 1942. JC joined the Air
Force April 7, 1942 and was stationed at Carswell AFB in Ft. Worth, then
at Randolph Field in San Antonio. He flew many hours on B-24 and B-32
aircraft as a Flight Engineer. He had orders to go to the Pacific toward
the end of the war, but was discharged December 1945 after WWII ended.
JC enrolled on the GI bill at SMU and received a B.S. in Electrical
Engineering in December 1949. Chance Vought Aircraft in Grand Prairie,
where he worked until his early retirement at age 55, immediately hired
him. During their years in Carrollton and Farmers Branch raising their 3
kids, JC and Harriet made many wonderful memories together: weekend
boating trips and camp outs on the shores of Lake Dallas with family and
friends, golfing (the last swing of his golfing career was a hole-in-one
the day before his grand-daughter, Lyle, got married!), water skiing,
snow skiing, and square dancing. JC was a master cabinet and furniture
maker, refinished golf clubs for everyone in Horseshoe Bay, hunted, and
fished. He loved tending to his garden of tomato plants, bougainvillea
climbing flower vines, and his favorite flower, the zinnia. He was the
Dallas Cowboys #1 fan, never missing a game! He loved his Cowboys. He
was also a huge Longhorn football fan and a Texas Rangers fan. He even
went to 2 Rangers World Series games. JC lived life to the fullest! The
man never sat still! We remember him best in his "workshop", where he
was most happy. He had a workshop in every house we lived in. JC also
served his community by sitting on the board of the Farmers Branch
Planning and Zoning Commission for many, many years. The Historic Old
Frankford Church and Cemetery Association was his passion, making sure
the grounds were meticulously cared for, as well as serving on the
Frankford Cemetery Association Board of Directors for many years. All of
the Foster ancestors are buried at this historic site. His tireless
service to his community and church were just another example of the
exemplary life he led. JC lived his faith in Jesus Christ daily, always
showing love and most importantly, grace and forgiveness. JC and Harriet
were very involved in the First Methodist Church of Carrollton while
raising their family and frequently entertained church groups at their
house in Brookhaven. JC was a well-known real estate broker with Ebby
Halliday in Carrollton after retirement from LTV Aerospace (formerly
Chance Vought) at age 55. He sold farm and ranchland in Denton, Grayson
and Cook counties. He quickly became the go-to person to buy or sell
farm and ranchland in the Pilot Point and Aubrey areas of Denton County.
Harriet and JC finally retired for good in 1986 to Horseshoe Bay, Texas,
where they enjoyed golfing and entertaining friends. He and Harriet also
enjoyed traveling frequently to see the sights around the United States.
JC was loved by all he met, becoming fast friends with his Horseshoe Bay
neighbors. His love for helping others kept him busy fixing everything
broken at everyone's house, much to Harriet's chagrin at times! His
friends had him on speed dial! JC was and will always be so loved by his
family! JC loved to read, and spent many hours in his last years reading
all kinds of books. His favorite authors were Larry McMurtry and John
Grisham. His grands and great-grands were the highlight of his life. One
of the highlights of his year was the Foster Family Christmas gathering
to enjoy presents, games and family fun! We will all deeply miss you,
"Dad", "Poppie", "JC", "Wilt", "Ace", but are comforted knowing someday
we will see you again beyond the pearly gates. The world lost one of its
best, but Heaven's bells rang out loudly upon his arrival! In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Frankford
Preservation Foundation. 5600 West Lovers Lane Suite 116 Box 132 Dallas,
TX 75209. http://frankfordcemetery.org/. |