Dolores Foster

Services: Thursday, Oct. 16 10:00 am Peterseim Funeral Home, Kalona Visitation: Wed 3-7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials: Paws and More, Iowa City Hospice or Asbury Methodist Church Mom, the older we get, the more we realize how much you've done for us all our lives. We thought all mothers loved and cared for their daughters the way you always did for us, but the more we see of this world, the more we know that our relationship was exceptional. We're so lucky to have a mother who taught us how to love ourselves as well as others, and to be true to ourselves. You've always been a special person, Mom, always caring for the people and the world around you. We think you were way ahead of your time. And we're so glad! Thank you for raising us the way you did We really love you. Celebrating The Life Of DOLORES F. FOSTER September 2, 1918 October 12, 2008 90 Years 1 Month 10 Days Celebration of Life Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:00 am Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona, Iowa Words of Comfort Pastor Rich Pippert Organist Mrs. Judy Goodrich Soloist Mr. Mike Scott Casket Bearers Kenny B. Kempf David Kempf Andrew Kempf Chris Vogel Brian Booth Lauren Booth Interment Keota Public Cemetery Keota, Iowa Dolores Fern Foster was born in Washington County, the daughter of Charles and Fern Coakley Shalla. She attended Washington High School and then worked in various occupations. She was in retail sales at the Seifert's Women Store in Washington for 17 years until retiring in 1988. She resided in Wellman and was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. She was married to Milford Shettler and later married Henry Foster on March 29, 1946 in Aberdeen, Maryland. Dolores enjoyed life and many activities including gardening, music, dancing, and winters in Texas. She also spent time in California and was a devoted fan of her grandchildren's sporting events. She was a loving Mother and her 'girls' meant everything to her. She was also a kind and generous friend to many. Surviving Dolores are three daughters; Sonja Woodham of Oakland, CA, Laura Vogel-Beisheim and husband Hank of Lakewood Co, Lizbeth Booth and husband Stuart of Walnut Creek CA, a step daughter, Sue Kempf and husband Ken of Wellman, six grandchildren, Kenny B, David, and Andrew Kempf, Chris Vogel, Brian and Lauren Booth, three great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Preceding Dolores in death were her parents, husband, Henry (June 1992) daughter, Lynn Foster (Oct. 26, 2006) and a brother Dwane Shalla. A memorial in her honor has been established for Iowa City Hospice, Paws and More, or Asbury Methodist Church. Her family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown them during this time of loss.