David Stuart Anthony Foster, 18, son of Gene and Tonya Foster was born Jan. 2, 1991. He was the New Year’s Baby that year in Houston, Mo. He passed away May 31, 2009, two weeks after graduating high school.
David was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ida Foster; and uncle, Kenny Lay.
He is survived by his parents; a brother, Jeremy and wife Shawna; two nephews, Austin and Tyler; two nieces, Kayla and Janessa of Houston, Mo.; his grandparents Kenneth and Nadine Lay of Houston, Mo. and D.L. Foster of Walnut Ridge Ark.; and several aunts and uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
David grew up in Houston and attended First Christian Church. He accepted the Lord as his savior on Aug. 7, 2005. He had the privilege of helping baptize his father on the same day.
He attended Houston Schools. He was a member of the baseball team, football team and played basketball for several years.
David loved hanging out with family and friends, playing X-Box with friends online or at home. Texting was a favorite pastime. Baseball was his favorite sport. He was looking forward to attending college in the fall and playing baseball. He enjoyed so many things — working on his car with his dad or going shopping with his mother, going floating or camping out with friends. Messin’ with the horses was something he always enjoyed.
He planned to umpire summer baseball and was looking forward to going to Omaha, Neb., with the baseball team again this June. David was loved very much and will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but we know he is playing ball with the Greatest One of all.
Memorials may be made to The Diamond Club or Children’s Miracle Network. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansfh.com.
Services were 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 3, 2009, at First Christian Church with Allen Tyger and Matt Anderson officiating. Pallbearers were Trevor and Travis Swearengin, Gus Durst, Kirk Pierce, David Weybright, Caleb Smith, Chris Mooney and Brad Pounds. Honorary Pallbearers were the Houston Tigers’ baseball team. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
