Beth E. Foster, 70, of Rochester, passed away at 8:55 AM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.
On December 13, 1951, Beth Elaine Kale was born in Rochester to Robert H. and Mary L. Green Kale. Proudly, Beth graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1970. She was a lifetime resident of Fulton County.
Beth and T.J. Foster were married on September 29, 1985 in Rochester. Sadly, he passed away on February 24, 1991. Together they raised daughter Amy and son Greg. The blessings of another generation has been added to the family tree with four grandchildren. Grandma Beth cherished the time with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life.
As a member of the First Baptist Church of Rochester, Beth was very active in many ministries including the Fellowship Guild, the AWANA program and VBS. Volunteering at the Senior Center on Tuesdays was a great way to catch up with her friends and neighbors. Mondays were spent with the card ladies. This group was started by Beth’s mom and her friends and continues to include sister Sharon. Annually, Beth and Sharon went to the Fulton County 4-H Fair to watch her nieces show their sheep. Visiting the Whitley County Fair with the grandchildren always included a delicious, cold treat of lemon ice cream.
Once a year, traveling to the Minnesota cabin to fish was a great adventure, that Beth looked forward to annually. Relaxing with friends, casting a rod and enjoying the catch of the day was the best of times.
The family often laughs with Beth about the unpublished “Family Book of Funny Incidents”. She has garnered more pages than anyone else in the family. With a strong work ethic, Beth served Fulton County as the branch manager of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. She was known for greeting customers with a radiant smile and helping heart, retiring after 42 years of great customer service.
Left to cherish Beth's memory are daughter Amy Pryor and husband Tony of Rochester, son Greg Gentry of Columbia City; four grandchildren: Jacob Gentry, Hunter Gentry, Gracelynn Gentry, Sophia Pryor; sister, Sharon Kale Helt and husband Robert of Rochester; two brothers; Donn Kale and wife Brenda of Rochester, Thomas Kale and wife Phyllis of St. Louis, MO; and her very special nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Preceding Beth in death are her parents Bob and Mary Kale and husband T.J.
A celebration of the life of Beth E. Foster will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Dr. Mark Spencer will officiate.
Friends may visit with the family from 3-7 PM on Monday, July 25, 2022 and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1000 Main St., Rochester, IN 46975 or the Fulton County Animal Shelter, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.
